Victoria Bywater, Director of the Society of Agriculture, recently attended the Andersons Spring 2026 Seminar, joining industry professionals to hear the latest insights on farm business performance, agricultural policy and sector outlooks.
The seminar covered key themes including profitability pressures, trade policy and updates to farm support schemes . A major focus was the ongoing transition to the Environmental Land Management framework, particularly developments within the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
Speakers highlighted that the 2026 SFI introduces important changes, including revised payment structures, limits on agreement values and a more structured application approach. These developments mean that careful planning will be essential for farm businesses seeking to maximise support.