Greening
Business and Policy September 2026 – Greening 2027
From 1st January 2027 there are changes to the requirements for Ecological Focus Areas. The changes are intended to deliver additional environmental benefit. There are two main changes for 2027 – An increase in the required EFA area and changes to establishment deadlines. The area of EFA required is increasing from 5% up to 7% of the total arable area. If you…
Opportunities To Use Trees And Hedges For Your EFA Requirement
As of 1st January 2026, the greening regulations changed and farmers and crofters with more than 15 hectares of arable land (including Temporary Grass) are now managing Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs). EFAs are areas of land managed for the benefit of the climate and the environment. This article will breakdown the three tree/hedge options available,…
Agronomy for EFA Herb and Legume Rich Swards
A new option under the Greening changes for 2026 includes establishing and managing herb and legume rich pastures. This article will explore the benefits of herb and legume rich pastures and look at specific management requirements, from selecting the right species, through to establishing and managing the sward. This option aims to increase diversity in…