The first two weeks of January see two farming conferences,taking place at the same time, in the same place – The Oxford Farming Conference and the Oxford Real Farming Conference. In today’s episode, Richard Sanders, technical and policy adviser to the CAAV, unpacks the key announcements, like a renewed Sustainable Farming Incentive offer, clarity around future schemes, and a bigger focus on partnership working and business growth.

Show Notes:

CAAV Briefing Note: Review of OFC Announcements

DEFRA Announcements:

• Press Release: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability
• Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
• DEFRA Blog: The new SFI offer for 2026