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Ben Cannon is the 4th generation to take the reins at Hyde Hall - a 250ha farm comprising of 200ha of arable land, 25ha of woodland and some grassland which gets rented out for cattle grazing. On top of this, he farms another 600ha across four other local farms under contract farming agreements. This gives … Continue reading Farming smarter, not harder: Hyde Hall’s strategy for modern agriculture
Our end of year survey found that 68% of fieldmargin farmers are prioritising farm profitability in 2024, as well as reducing input costs and increasing farm sustainability. Spring 2024 for the UK has been one of the wettest on record, with many farmers well behind where they would usually be at this time of year, … Continue reading Unlocking farm profitability: key SFI updates and practical tips for maximising farm income
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) launched on 18th September 2023 for English farmers as part of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme. It rewards environmentally positive land management practices and and is designed to be more flexible than previous schemes. This article will guide you through the 23 actions available for SFI’23 and ways you … Continue reading Maximise and manage the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opportunity with fieldmargin
