How The Felix Project is combating food waste By redistributing surplus food into millions of meals for those in need, The Felix Project showcases how local action can inspire global solutions to food waste and food insecurity. More👉

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UK food security in ‘precarious state’, warns National Preparedness Commission The NFU is urging the government to act on the recommendations of the NPC, following a stark warning in its new report on food resilience. More👉

Have you applied for the government’s Farming Investment Fund schemes? We're collecting feedback to help improve future grant offers and showcase the value that these opportunities have for NFU members businesses. Click here to provide feedback👉

Land Use Framework must have British food at its heart, says NFU NFU President Tom Bradshaw says that transparency, engagement and a government that is willing to listen are key for a land use framework that delivers for British agriculture. More👉

The impact of flooding and drought on mental health – survey open The impacts of flooding and drought on farmer mental health is an evidence gap which needs filling. Take the UK Health Security Agency’s survey by 28 Feb to share your experiences. More👉

Reducing phosphate levels in the River Stour The need to address nutrient runoff and safeguard water quality has prompted local farmers in Dorset to come together to establish the River Stour Phosphate Reduction Scheme. Read about the scheme here👉

Agroforestry within ELMs – would you like to learn more? The NFU is exploring how beneficial an agroforestry webinar would be to members. This would be delivered with the Forestry Commission and would provide more detail on funding and advice. More👉

MPs question Defra officials on future of ELMs The NFU has said the ATP needs “immediate action and focus” after Defra officials were quizzed by MPs on the development of ELMs and how Defra will ensure it has the funding to deliver targets. More👉

Agroforestry – integrating trees into a farming system NFU countryside adviser Poppy Sherborne takes a look at agroforestry under ELMs. More👉

Many farms won’t make it to ‘new deal for farmers’, says NFU Defra has set out the government’s long-term vision for farming, but many of the reforms will come too late for farming businesses that are struggling to see beyond the end of 2025. More 👉

What do farmers need from the upcoming Land Use Framework? The government is expected to publish its long-awaited consultation on a Land Use Framework in early 2025. We explain why it's needed and what the NFU is asking for. More 👉

£15m fund for charities redistributing food surplus from farms The government has said charities and food banks will receive access to a £15 million fund to support with redistributing surplus food directly from farms. More 👉

Warnings in food security report as food chain vulnerabilities revealed Defra’s 2024 UK Food Security Report makes for important reading as the economy and whole food supply chain has come through a volatile time. More 👉

New legislation, measures, and guidance for Protected Landscapes The government has announced that it will develop new legislation and a wider package of measures to support Protected Landscapes. More 👉

Crops sector resilience plan highlighted at conference The NFU’s updated combinable crops sector resilience plan took centre stage during a keynote presentation at a recent Westminster food and nutrition forum policy conference. More 👉

Key reminders for SFI applicants NFU senior supports schemes adviser Richard Wordsworth outlines the key reminders for those who are applying, or have already applied for, SFI. More 👉

Everything you need to know about ELMs The NFU’s expert team has put together a guide on everything you need to know about the government’s Environmental Land Management schemes offer including SFI, CSHT, Landscape Recovery and Private Funding. More👉

Greening the electricity system – the government’s low-carbon power plans A ‘clean’ electricity system could be achieved within the next five to six years, according to a new report, but success depends on multiple factors and rapid progress. More👉

NFU warns of potential for limited uptake on new CSHT offer The NFU has said that Defra, the RPA and Natural England need to recognise the challenges with ELMs and not “gloss over them” as Defra publishes more details on the delayed CSHT offer. More👉