The Future Role of Public & Private Funding in UK Farming
Ceres Research
Jan, 16 2026Explore upcoming DEFRA funding priorities, the shift toward environmental land management and the expanding influence of public and private sustainability schemes on UK farming. This section highlights projected budgets through 2029, the role of productivity and nature‑based grants and the rise of supply‑chain premiums for regenerative practices. Chloe also explores natural capital baselining, carbon auditing and opportunities emerging from stewardship schemes and farmer‑led clusters; all underscoring the need for farms to adapt strategically to a changing funding, policy, and market environment.