From Farmer Network Managing Director, Adam Day The Farmer Network would like to send special Easter greetings to all our members, sponsors and associates. We know the weather is yet […]
HOUSE OF LORDS – CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON METHANE
This inquiry is looking at progress made across a range of industries including agriculture, to meeting a commitment to reduce methane emissions by at least 30% in 2030 compared with […]
UNIVERSAL CREDIT – FARMER PETITION
As has been reported in the farming press, the transfer of benefits from Working Tax Credits to Universal Credit has created lots of problems for self-employed farmers. The need to […]
FARMING EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FUND
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply All three Farming Equipment and Technology grant schemes are currently open for applications. There are hundreds of eligible items of equipment with […]
CORTEVA ASKS “HAVE YOU CONSIDERED GROWING MAIZE”?
It’s not too late to rule out growing maize this season… We often joke, don’t we? – about how the British always talk about the weather. But after months of […]
SUPPORT FOR UPLAND FARMERS
Defra did a webinar on Wednesday with information about all the support for upland farmers. You can look at a copy of the webinar slides on the link below. Defra […]
FARMING EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FUND
Animal Health and Welfare theme now open! On Wednesday, the Animal Health and Welfare Farming Equipment and Technology grant opened for applications. The minimum grant is £1k and maximum £25k […]
TICK PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK
In the farming community we are all aware of the tick-borne diseases in sheep & cattle and will take measures to prevent this, but no doubt we will neglect ourselves. […]
CONSULTATION ON BADGER TB CONTROL
Defra has launched a consultation setting out proposals for the next phase of badger TB control policy. This proposes retaining badger culling as an option in targeted parts only of […]
IMPACT OF THE BUDGET ON FARMERS
This week’s Budget included a welcome extension to the existing scope of Agricultural Property Relief. This will now include all environmental land management schemes, covering the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside […]
FARMING EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FUND
Farm Productivity and Slurry Grants now open This week, the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund opened for applications for the Farm Productivity and Slurry themes. There are standard grant rates […]
HERBAL LEYS INFORMATION
Have you signed up to growing Herbal Leys as part of SFI or CS agreements and want to find out about more their establishment? The Farmer Network is wanting to […]