Changes to Rules Around Buying & Using Rodenticides
Farmers and growers need to prepare for important changes in access to professional second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) which will take effect from January 2026.
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Basic Payment Scheme Transition – Wales
With major changes on the horizon for farm payments, it’s more important than ever to stay up to date with key deadlines, entitlement rules and the shift from BPS to the new Sustainable Farming Scheme.
Sustainable Farming Scheme – Preparing for the Transition
As the year draws to a close, it is crucial for farmers to review their farm’s position ahead of the transition from the Basic Payment Scheme to the Sustainable Farming Scheme.
LEAF Marque Standard v 17.0 (effective from 5th May 2026)
LEAF Marque Standard v17.0 will apply to all audits from 5 May 2026, improving clarity, simplifying requirements, and strengthening support for sustainable farming worldwide.
Updated EA Guidance on the Farming Rules for Water
In June 2025, updated guidance set out how the EA will enforce the Farming Rules for Water, placing stronger emphasis on fertiliser and manure applications matching genuine crop and soil need.