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Sheep grazing, Pexels

Farming through drought: stories from across the corridor

What happens when the rain stops? Farmers across the corridor share what drought has meant for their crops, livestock and surrounding nature.

Cracked dry ground, Rol Estrell, Pexels

New Drought Support Announced for Farmers

What does the new drought support mean for your farm? We break down the key changes, funding and flexibilities available.

Hedge Creation, Sullington Manor Farm, Tanya Forbes

Capital Grants FAQ: Everything You Need to Know for 2026

Planning a Capital Grant application? Read our quick guide to eligibility, funding limits, CSF advice, and education support.

Sussex farmland, Veronica White, Unsplash

Preparing for SFI26, What You Need to Know

With SFI26 and capital grants set to reopen, now is the time to get prepared. This blog sets out key eligibility rules, mapping tips, and common pitfalls to avoid before applications open.

Angus cattle grazing, Mark Stebnicki, Pexels

Weald to Waves: Mob Grazing and Soil Health Knowledge Share

Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient farms. We brought together farmers and land managers across the Weald to Waves corridor to explore how adaptive grazing and practical soil health monitoring can help restore and strengthen the land for the future.

Sheep grazing, Pexels

What happens when the rain stops? Farmers across the corridor share what drought has meant for their crops, livestock and surrounding nature.

Cracked dry ground, Rol Estrell, Pexels

What does the new drought support mean for your farm? We break down the key changes, funding and flexibilities available.

Hedge Creation, Sullington Manor Farm, Tanya Forbes

Planning a Capital Grant application? Read our quick guide to eligibility, funding limits, CSF advice, and education support.

Sussex farmland, Veronica White, Unsplash

With SFI26 and capital grants set to reopen, now is the time to get prepared. This blog sets out key eligibility rules, mapping tips, and common pitfalls to avoid before applications open.

Angus cattle grazing, Mark Stebnicki, Pexels

Healthy soils are the foundation of resilient farms. We brought together farmers and land managers across the Weald to Waves corridor to explore how adaptive grazing and practical soil health monitoring can help restore and strengthen the land for the future.

Oxford Real Farming Conference, by Hugh Warwick

From dung beetles to youth education, here are five insights from the Oxford Real Farming Conference shaping the future of farming.

Wild farmland border. Photo by Alex Briggs

Uncertainty is nothing new for farmers, but 2025 brings major changes. Explore the latest agri-environment schemes and market opportunities.

Wakehurst - Trees for Bees by Amy Hurn

With 97% of wildflower meadows lost in the UK, could trees offer an alternative? Wakehurst is exploring how flowering canopies, with the help of citizen science, can support pollinators.

Groundswell Regenerative Agricultural Festival 2025, by Amy Hurn

Reflections from Groundswell Regenerative Agricultural Festival 2025: Conversations, connections and the power of shared purpose

Weald to Waves land manager visit, by Alex Briggs

Our free habitat mapping service for land managers in the Weald to Waves corridor offers site visits with advice and mapping to help identify opportunities for nature recovery and improve habitat connectivity across Sussex.

Mob Grazing cattle

Discover how mob grazing boosts pasture health, livestock welfare and biodiversity, and learn about our new kit loan scheme to help you get started.

Grazing cattle by Sam Joy

Discover how traditional livestock and low-impact farming are playing a vital role in restoring Sussex’s rare chalk grasslands and supporting threatened wildlife, while the closure of small abattoirs is putting this type of management at risk.