3rd May – Hedgerow and Boundary scheme and Higher Level Stewardship applications 31st May – To order a Mid-Tier application pack and to speak to your CSF officer about water capital grants 31st July – Mid-Tier application deadline.
The Moredun Foundation Award Scheme 2019 is now open
For more information and an application form please visit the website: www.moredun.org.uk/award The Moredun Foundation is a registered charity that is committed to promoting livestock health and welfare through research and education. Up to £2,000 is available per award. It is Open to individuals over the age of 18 with the condition that they are […]
RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY – BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME AND STEWARDSHIP DROP IN CENTRES
RPA drop-in centres will be open from 24 April 2019 until 15 May 2019 and will accept Basic Payment Scheme and Countryside Stewardship application forms and their supporting documents and will provide receipts confirming submission. The centres are located at Rural Payment Agency offices including: Eden Bridge House Lowther Street, Carlisle CA3 8DX […]
FREE WORKSHOPS ABOUT THE MID–TIER STEWARDSHIP SCHEME
We have now been sent details of free workshops that are taking place in late April and early May at various locations across Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. Fliers about the events can be sent on request from the Farmer Network office and meetings in Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales take place on the following […]
5 NEW FARMS NEEDED FOR AHDB’s STRATEGIC FARM PROGRAMME
AHDB is looking for 5 new farms to take part in their Strategic Farm Programme, which has been set up to demonstrate the benefits of implementing best practice on farms and improve the financial performance of businesses. Over a 2 year period, the programme looks at business performance including breeding, animal health, grassland management and […]
Upcoming Countryside Stewardship claims deadlines
Farmers will need to check their own Countryside Stewardship Agreements as this will detail the claim deadlines applicable to them, but generally speaking: For CS Mid Tier agreements with a January 2017 start date, capital works should have been completed and paid for by 31st December 2018, and the claim needs to be submitted 3 months later (by […]
Fallen Stock Charges and BSE Testing
From 1st April 2019, farmers will have to pay £6.25+VAT for BSE testing of fallen stock more than 48 months old as the government passes the cost of the surveillance programme onto the industry. This comes at a time when collection charges are rising as a result of the poor market for hides, with falling demand […]
“No Deal” Brexit Planning
Although a “No Deal” Brexit now looks very unlikely for 29th March, last night’s EU summit could mean this is still a possibility. If MPs do not approve Theresa May’s Withdrawal Deal next week, the UK has until 12th April to set out its next steps, or leave without a Deal. The Government has […]
Farmer Network Soils and Nutrient Planning Services
Full range of soil and silage analysis at discounted prices for Farmer Network Members. Soil Samples from £9.20. Free telephone advice from FACTS Qualified Advisor, Ruth Kendal from The Farmer Network. Full Nutrient Management Planning service available. Ring Ruth on 07397 985324 for further details.
Claims for Environmental Stewardship (ES) now open.
You should receive your 2019 claim form by the end of March and if you haven’t received it, call the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on 03000 200 301 to request another copy. You need to submit your claim form by 15 May 2019.
Applications now open for 2019 Basic Payment Scheme
This week Defra published the BPS scheme rules for 2019 together with the guidance notes and forms – see Scheme rules and guidance. Given the mapping problems experienced last year, we would recommend you read the following information to find out how to check changes that have been made to your digital maps and what […]
Waste Transfer Notes
You must register if you do any of these things as part of your business: transport waste buy, sell or dispose of waste arrange for someone else to buy, sell or dispose of waste You can be fined up to £5,000 if you don’t register. Registration is usually free if you only transport waste you […]