Welcome to the Farmer Network

The Farmer Network is a not for profit organisation solely developed to help, support and guide farmers by providing services and benefits to two distinct local communities, the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. It is run by farmers for farmers.

Our aim is to support local farmers to work together to save costs, increase income, knowledge and skills, and cope with paperwork.

The Farmer Network Company Aims and Objectives

Cumbria Farmer Network Membership leaflet

Yorkshire Dales Farmer Network Membership leaflet

We organise activities to educate the public including farm walks, school and public visits to farms and have produced a DVD entitled ‘Behind the Scenery’ which provides an insight into the life of Lakeland hill farmers throughout the four seasons.

For more information on membership benefits click on the 'Why Become a Member' tab.

The Farmer Network occasionally has vacancies for staff and also opportunities for contracted work - see the News section for more details.

The Farmer Network and Newton Rigg College

The Farmer Network is now based at Newton Rigg College in Penrith.

To access Newton Rigg College prospectus go to newtonrigg.ac.uk or view below:

Latest News

New Twice a Month orders for the Cumbria Fuel Buying Scheme

The Farmer Network's fuel buying scheme in Cumbria continues to grow with over 283,000 litres being ordered in the first 3 months of 2012. Orders are taken by text ,email or telephone.

See the 'Cumbria Inputs Buying Scheme' in the 'Members' section for more information.

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We are also looking into the possibility of ordering Calor Gas and LPG for our members and will aim to run this at the same time as the regular fuel buying if there is sufficient interest.

Disposal of Fallen Stock 

Before 2003 the majority of fallen stock was buried, but after the introduction of the Animal By-Product Regulations farmers are unable to use burial as a means of stock disposal.

Current methods are expensive and Bangor University have been looking at developing a simple manageable means of storing fallen stock on farm.

Bioremediation is an aerobic process of breakdown of carcasses in a sealed pit that has been used successfully for sheep and pigs, but would not be suitable for larger animals such as cattle. At present the method has not been approved for use on farms but Bangor are pursuing this with the EU.

ADAS are aiming to gather a wide range of opinions from farmers and other stakeholders involved in the industry as to their perception of this technology, and how they think that it would work in practice. Please take a few moments to complete the questionnaire below, it would be appreciated.

ADAS Fallen Stock Questionnaire   Please email responses to  Emily.phelps@adas.co.uk

 

Farm Bird Survey

The RSPB are looking for a farm in the west Cumbria area ideally near Whitehaven who would like a free bird survey done of the farm. They come highly recommended please contact Carol Coupe, RSPB Farmland Bird Officer, Tel. 01524 581008.

Farm Work Opportunities- see the 'News' section. 


Farmer Network DVD's for Sale from this website

Buy the 'Walna Scar' DVD to see Pat Temple as featured on 'Countryfile' singing Lakeland songs and learn more about Shepherds Meets and country shows.

http://www.thefarmernetwork.co.uk/news-and-events/dvd-s-for-sale/

 

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