🗞 Daily Farm Brief
📰 Daily Farm Brief – 26 February 2026
Your 3-minute roundup of today's important farming updates, plus NEW comprehensive guides published today.
🆕 NEW: Essential Guides Published Today
💰 Brexit Grants 2026: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to UK Farm Grants 2026 – ELM schemes, Farming Investment Fund, SFI payments. Application checklists and common pitfalls to avoid.
🌡️ Heatwave Preparation Guide
Preparing Your UK Farm for Heatwaves – Region-specific strategies for Scotland, Midlands, South West, East Anglia. Water management, livestock cooling, soil conservation.
👥 Labour Shortage Solutions
Run Your Farm with Fewer Workers – Post-Brexit workforce strategies. Automation costs (robotic milking £150k-£250k), retention strategies, seasonal worker management.
🚁 Farm Drones Guide
How to Choose, Where to Fly, What They Cost – CAA regulations, best drones for different farm sizes, ROI calculator. Legal requirements and getting started steps.
📍 Regional Farming Guides
- 🏴 Farming in Scotland – Crop & livestock opportunities + grant map
- 🏴 Sheep Farming in Wales – Everything you need to know + local grants
🛠️ New Tools Available
- 💰 Farm Cost Calculator – Calculate operating costs, compare to industry averages, export reports
- 📊 Value Tracker – Track money and time saved using this blog
📈 Quick Market Update
- Wheat: £165/t (feed) | £185/t (milling)
- Barley: £155/t (feed)
- Lamb: £2.85/kg 📈 strong prices
- Cattle: £4.25/kg
⏰ Upcoming Grant Deadlines
| Grant | Deadline | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Farming Investment Fund | 31 March 2026 | £1,000-£25,000 |
| Farming Resilience Fund | 15 March 2026 | Variable |
Last updated: 26 February 2026 14:00 UTC Next daily brief: Tomorrow 06:00 UTC