Welsh SFS capital grant cattle handling

How to Maximize the £15,000 Welsh SFS Capital Grant for Cattle Handling

The 2026 Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Optional Capital: Production & Efficiency Grant offers beef and dairy producers across Wales up to 40% grant funding (excluding VAT) on standard-specification livestock handling equipment. With public funding capped at £15,000 per Customer Reference Number (CRN) per financial year, structuring your application correctly is key to transforming your yard…

Bluetongue BTV-3 national control plan

Why the UK Needs a Funded National Plan to Control Bluetongue (BTV-3)

The spread of Bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) poses a critical threat to UK sheep and cattle producers. Passive monitoring and regional restrictions alone are no longer enough to protect livestock health, farm productivity, and rural livelihoods. To prevent widespread economic damage and safeguard animal welfare, Farming Solutions Ltd is calling on Defra and the…