Big delay to flagship green scheme, milk market tumble, bluetongue latest, farm protest at Labour conference, & Farmers Weekly Awards

Farmers in England face significant cashflow shortfalls following further delays to the government's Sustainable Farming Incentive.The flagship scheme is not expected to reopen for applications until April 2026 at the earliest due to budget constraints and IT issues.Protesting farmers vent their frustration at the government's farming policies at the Labour party conference in Liverpool.We've a special update on milk prices as the UK dairy market takes a tumble – and examine the latest bluetongue restrictions in Wales.And we join hundreds of farmers to celebrate the best of British agriculture at the Farmers Weekly Awards in London.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email [email protected] the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.