This week, Defra confirms England’s Sustainable Farming Incentive will reopen for applications on 30 June – but only for some farmers, and with questions over budget.

Farm business adviser Katie Hilton explains the key changes in SFI 26, including land-use caps, no-till rules and revised payment rates.

We also examine a High Court ruling which could mean lower meat inspection charges for abattoirs, processors and livestock producers.

And royal recognition for Open Farm Sunday which celebrates its 20th anniversary – and why even small events can help reconnect the public with farming.

Podcast guests:

* Katie Hilton, director, Cheffins
* John Royle, NFU chief livestock policy adviser
* Rachel Risdon, Devon farmer and Open Farm Sunday host

Chapters

00:53 – Sustainable Farming Incentive
12:59 – High Court ruling on meat inspection charges
17:18 – Why small abattoirs matter to livestock farmers
24:19 – Listener feedback on Red Tractor reform
27:32 – Farmers Weekly Podcast Live at Cereals
30:23 – Sainsbury’s white eggs and trailer safety
33:53 – Market prices
36:16 – Open Farm Sunday celebrates 20 years
40:23 – Why public engagement matters
43:11 – Closing remarks

Useful links

• Sustainable Farming Incentive guidance
• Cheffins
• National Farmers Union
• Association of Independent Meat Suppliers
• British Meat Processors Association
• Food Standards Agency
• Open Farm Sunday
• LEAF
• Tilly Pass trailer safety
• Farmers Weekly stage at Cereals

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

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