
New Waste Exemption Charges in England
From 1st July 2025, the Environment Agency has introduced new charges for waste exemptions in England, impacting all farmers who register for them.
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From 1st July 2025, the Environment Agency has introduced new charges for waste exemptions in England, impacting all farmers who register for them.

The Environment Agency’s 2024/25 farm inspection report reveals that nearly half of inspected farms had at least one compliance issue, indicating ongoing challenges.

It’s just over a year since new regulations to strengthen the protection of hedgerows came into force. The rules now apply to all hedgerows on or next to agricultural land in England.

The Welsh Government has published details of a new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), marking a major step forward in how farming will be supported in Wales from 2026.

In September, the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) service will open for applications following the closure of the scheme application window in autumn 2023.