
Hedgerow Management Rules: What You Need to Know
As spring approaches, hedgerow management becomes a key consideration for farmers. Hedgerows play an essential role in supporting wildlife and maintaining healthy farm ecosystem.
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As spring approaches, hedgerow management becomes a key consideration for farmers. Hedgerows play an essential role in supporting wildlife and maintaining healthy farm ecosystem.

Full guidance is now available for the SFS, launched in 2026. Alongside the Universal Layer, the Optional Layer gives farmers greater flexibility to carry out targeted actions that suit their business.

Farmers will gain stronger legal protection against livestock worrying under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 which comes into force on 18th March 2026 in England and Wales.

2026 brings important changes to employment law, statutory sick pay, and minimum wage. Farm owners and managers need to understand these changes to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Following its abrupt closure last year, the new 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer will launch this year. It will continue to support sustainable farming in England and help encourage growth.