Mark Spencer’s speech at the Oxford Farming Conference on Thursday 5th January included an announcement that Defra has concluded the ELMs review, information about a new SFI management payment of up to £1,000 and increases to Countryside Stewardship revenue and capital payment rates. Defra's announcement about the changes is on the following link Defra Press Release about Mark Spencer's Speech and you can download our Farmer Network briefing below for more details.