Read details of Defra Secretary’s speech at the Oxford Farming Conference

At the Oxford Farming Conference on 8 January 2026, the Environment Secretary made a series of announcements to support farmers in England, with a focus on clarity, partnership and growth.  This Defra blog post summarises those announcements. It includes updates on the Sustainable Farming Incentive, the Farming Roadmap, Farming in Protected Landscapes, new investment in advice, and support for the uplands.