Welcome to FarmWell, a one stop resource to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient
Planning for the future can be a daunting process, especially in farming where we are experiencing so much change. The internet has opened up a wealth of information, but for those who are not ‘computer savvy’ or who work alone, it can be difficult trying to ‘sort the wood from the trees’.
FarmWell presents useful information to support you, the people around you and your farm business. We have developed the platform to be easy-to-understand and designed to assist you with any issues you may be having on the farm. Using the buttons / navigation above, you can explore what our FarmWell platform has to offer.
You may find FarmWell can help you find an answer and a positive way through whatever the problem may be that you’re experiencing. And if not, you can contact FCN on 03000 111 999 / help@fcn.org.uk – our volunteers understand farming and its pressures and are here to listen and help.
LATEST NEWS
Bluetongue Updates
Guidance from AHDB can be found here: farmwell.org.uk/bluetongue/
Keep up to date with the latest DEFRA guidance on the Bluetongue situation in England and Wales, including information on confirmed numbers, control zones, licensing requirements, and pre-movement testing for farms.
Information for Scotland: here.
Information for Northern Ireland: here.
NFU Article – Crop fires and hot weather – key preparations ahead of harvest
NFU Combinable Crops Board member Matt Culley shares the steps he’s taking to reduce the risk of fire ahead of harvest operations. Considerations include planning ahead, preparing machinery, on site considerations and, storage plans.
See also, our FarmWell Contingency Planning section: Farm Fire Risk Management
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26)
Latest information published July 2026
Details, definitions and what to expect
What we know so far…
Bovine TB Control Strategy Update June 2026
A recommended bovine TB control strategy for England was published in June 2026, on the TB Hub. Developed by the Steering Group of the bovine TB Partnership for England, it sets out a proposed approach to disease control.
It draws on contributions from farmers, vets, scientists, industry representatives, and members of the public, including through dedicated working groups and public and stakeholder dialogue workshops, to inform its development.
Ministers will now review and respond to these proposals. A press notice with statements from the Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Dame Angela Eagle, and the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, has been issued alongside a Written Ministerial Statement.
Farm Tech – What can we learn from Clarkson’s Farm?
Agri-tech – from GPS-driven kit to farm management software and autonomous machinery – can help farms become more efficient and profitable. But as Clarkson’s Farm shows (often the hard way), it can also bring a few risks if you’re not careful.
Amy Peacey, partner at Clarke Wilmott, has written an interesting article outlining some points to be aware of when considering enlisting the help of agri-tech on the farm.
Fostering and Farming: Supporting Children Leaving Residential Care
Farming families are well placed to foster. Life on a farm teaches patience, resilience and practical problem solving, while providing calm surroundings, steady routines and consistent relationships; it is exactly what children leaving residential care need to feel safe, build trust and grow in confidence.
Fostering can also be a meaningful way to diversify household income, giving your family extra financial support while also helping a child or young person to settle into a loving and stable home.
If you’re a farmer – or know a family member who might be interested in fostering, now is the perfect time to explore the opportunity.
Home and Business Energy
NEW: Information about keeping the fuel supply to your home and business safe, reliable, efficient and affordable
The Farming Blog from Defra
Defra’s Farming and Countryside Programme publishes a helpful blog that explains the reforms to agricultural policy in England along with a range of related industry updates.
In it, they share what they’re working on, what they’re learning and how you can get involved.
Trading Standards: Advice for anyone who has borrowed from a loan shark
“You are not in trouble if you have borrowed cash or have been paying back a loan from an illegal money lender, the loan shark is. They are the people committing a crime, not you…..”
Trading Standards would like to reiterate that if you are being harassed or threatened by an illegal lender, you’re not alone and there is help available for you.
Alzheimer’s Society
For over 40 years, Alzheimer’s Society has been working to speed up accurate diagnosis of the disease, provide support for those managing it, and to fund research and new treatments to create hope for the future.
Dementia is not just about losing your memory.
It can also affect perceptions, logic, reasoning and visual perception. Farms are inherently dangerous places, with large animals, slurry pits, machinery and firearms all possible reasons for concern to a farming family when a loved one begins to develop dementia.
You can also email: enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk
Diversification – Advice on setting up a campsite or caravan park on your farm
Pitchup can advise on everything you need to know, from information on planning permission, to taking payments, to waste disposal, to how such a venture might affect BPS entitlements
