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 – we find out 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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This week, Defra confirms England&rsquo;s Sustainable Farming Incentive will reopen for applications on 30 June &ndash; 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 &ndash; we find out 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 &ndash; Sustainable Farming Incentive 12:59 &ndash; High Court ruling on meat inspection charges 17:18 &ndash; Why small abattoirs matter to livestock farmers 24:19 &ndash; Listener feedback on Red Tractor reform 27:32 &ndash; Farmers Weekly Podcast Live at Cereals 30:23 &ndash; Sainsbury&rsquo;s white eggs and trailer safety 33:53 &ndash; Market prices 36:16 &ndash; Open Farm Sunday celebrates 20 years 40:23 &ndash; Why public engagement matters 43:11 &ndash; Closing remarks
Useful links
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sustainable-farming-incentive-guidance">Sustainable Farming Incentive guidance</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cheffins.co.uk">Cheffins</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nfuonline.com">National Farmers Union</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aims2001.co.uk">Association of Independent Meat Suppliers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://britishmeatindustry.org">British Meat Processors Association</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.food.gov.uk">Food Standards Agency</a></li>
<li><a href="https://farmsunday.org">Open Farm Sunday</a></li>
<li><a href="https://leaf.eco">LEAF</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tillypass.co.uk">Tilly Pass trailer safety</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thecerealsevent.co.uk/knowledge-exchange/farmers-weekly-stage">Farmers Weekly stage at Cereals</a></li>
</ul>
This episode of the&nbsp;Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.
We love to hear from you: -
Contact or follow Johann: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/">linkedin.com/in/johanntasker/</a>
Contact or follow Louise:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/">linkedin.com/in/louise-impey-95470b20b/</a>
Contact or follow Hugh: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/">linkedin.com/in/hugh-broom-9b11906a/</a>
For Farmers Weekly, visit <a href="https://fwi.co.uk/">fwi.co.uk</a> or follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly">linkedin.com/company/farmers-weekly</a>
To contact, sponsor or advertise on the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email <a href="mailto:podcast@fwi.co.uk">podcast@fwi.co.uk</a>.&nbsp;In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.&nbsp;

The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.

The inside track on the biggest stories affecting UK agriculture - with Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Every Friday.