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Farmers are facing increased challenges due to the wet September weather and uncertainties surrounding the Defra farming budget and support schemes, according to the NFU. The ongoing rain is impacting farmer confidence, with concerns about the lack of support following last year’s wet weather and delays in key schemes. The upcoming Labour government’s budget is causing fears of funds being redirected away from agriculture. This, coupled with slow delivery of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, is threatening farm profitability. Trade deals and the effectiveness of Defra’s delivery of SFI are also causing anxiety among farmers. Despite concerns, the new Labour government has pledged to continue the rollout of SFI and introduce measures to boost rural economic growth and food security. The Conservatives have committed to rolling over unspent farming budget funds, but there are questions about their prioritization of environmental issues over food production. Overall, farmers are facing a challenging and uncertain time, with hopes for stability and confidence in the sector moving forward.
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Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Plant Breeding.
