Schemes
Farm orgs respond to SFI scheme announcements
Farming organisations across the UK have responded to yesterday’s announcements from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
Oxford Farming Conference
N.Ireland
Eradicating bovine TB ‘remains a top priority’ – DAERA
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference today (January 8), Minister Andrew Muir of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Schemes
Defra announces SFI application windows at Oxford Farming Conference
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has unveiled the application windows for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)...
Agri-Business
Oxford Farming Conference calls for new directors
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has opened applications for three new individuals to join the board of directors and support...
N.Ireland
Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has spoken at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, assuring delegates of his...
Agri-Business
Oxford Farming Conference launches new initiative for 2025
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), in partnership with McCain Foods Ltd, announced the launch of the ‘Inspiring Innovators’ programme ahead...
Agri Politics
Farmers cannot keep matching appetite for cheap food - report
Farmers cannot continue subsidising consumer appetite for cheap food, according to a new report launched at this year’s Oxford Farming...
Agri-Business
BGA takes over organising of 2024 Oxford Farming Conference
The British Growers Association (BGA) has taken over the organising of the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) following the retirement...
Agri-Business
Oxford Farming Conference seeks 3 new directors
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) is seeking three new directors to “help shape the future of the organisation”. The OFC,...
N.Ireland
UFU president reflects on ‘future farming’ theme of OFC
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president David Brown attended the 2023 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), the traditional start of the UK...
Other
OFC report calls for fairness in UK's food supply chain
A report launched at the 2023 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) today (Wednesday, January 4) has called for fairness throughout the...
Other
Oxford Farming Conference 2023 aims to 'inspire regeneration'
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) will return in 2023 with the aim of inspiring “regeneration” in politics, society, supply chains...
Agri Politics
Change will be needed to meet climate ambitions - Eustice
On the opening day of the Oxford Farming Conference, agricultural ministers from England, Northern Ireland and Wales shared their different...
Agri-Business
Oxford Farming Conference: In-person attendance cancelled
In light on the ongoing Covid-19 situation, in-person attendance for the 2022 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has been cancelled. The...
Rural Life
Oxford Farming Conference's Breaking Barriers Scholarship to return for second year
The Oxford Farming Conference has announced the return of its Breaking Barriers Scholarship for a second year. The programme, which was...
Agri-Business
‘Leave no farmer behind’ – Poots tells OFC of vision for NI farm support
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots spoke of “tremendous opportunities” and “room to manoeuvre” in the wake of Brexit for the...
Rural Life
OFC aims to help break down barriers around diversity, equality and inclusion
This year’s crop of Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Scholars are better equipped to ensure and promote the importance of diversity,...
Agri-Business
Oxford Farming Conference announces names of 4 new directors
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has named its four new directors. The new directors will be in place for a...
