The Farmer Network has received funding from the Cumbria Growth Catalyst programme to enable us to provide free one to one advice to help farmers review their businesses post Brexit. The Agriculture Bill is proposing the phase out of direct payments from 2021-2027 and the introduction of a new Environment Land Management Scheme that will […]
Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme
Last October, Defra announced the scheme would open in “early 2019”, but there is still no news about when it will open and we are hearing some reports that the scheme may be further delayed until later this Spring. A lot of farmers are delaying purchasing equipment in the hope this scheme will open soon, […]
Farmer Network Free Farm Business health check – Are you Ready for Brexit?
The Farmer Network has received funding from the Cumbria Growth Catalyst programme to enable us to provide free one to one advice to help farmers review their businesses post Brexit. The Agriculture Bill is proposing the phase out of direct payments from 2021-2027 and the introduction of a new Environment Land Management Scheme that will […]
FARMERS MANAGING RIVER CATCHMENTS, CRAGG INVITES YOU TO THIS MEETING.
HERE IS WHY: – Future funding for Public Goods, a chance to promote the fact that food production and managing land next to rivers is a public good Look at partnership working with others who use the rivers and the land next to them – a public good Flood management, why farmers need funding to […]
CONTINUED GROWTH REPORTED AT THE FARMER NETWORK A.G.M
Both the Cumbria and Yorkshire Dales A.G.M’s were held in January. The report given to members included the following: – Membership levels continue to grow steadily. At the end of August 2018 there were over 1,100 farmer members, 42 corporate members and 15 Network sponsors. Membership fees go a long way towards covering the company’s […]
Future Proof Farming Event
The Farmer Network was delighted to take part in the “Future Proof Farming” event at Carlisle last night. Many farmers attended from Cumbria and beyond. Our Managing Director Adam gave a presentation on the “Power of Networking”. It was a great opportunity to meet existing and new Farmer Network members.
Countryside Productivity Small Grant scheme
We are getting lots of enquiries from farmers wondering when this scheme will be available as Defra has been saying it will reopen in “early 2019”. Veronica has contacted the CP Small Grants scheme team this week to check and they say: “Sorry, no timescale has been confirmed yet. Please keep checking our website and […]
Solway, Border and Eden Leader Programme new Call for Projects – deadline for EOIs now 30th January 2019
The Solway, Border & Eden Local Action Group has secured an extension allowing funds to be committed until 30 June 2019 and is now in a position to launch a final Call for Projects under Priority 2 – Support for micro and small businesses (non-agricultural) and farm diversification. This Call aims to fully utilise all […]
Lambing Courses – places still available!
Tuesday 29th January: 3:00pm – 6:00pm at Low Beckside, Mungrisdale, CA11 0XR Or Wednesday 6th February: 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Sewborwens Farm, Newton Rigg, Penrith, CA11 0AH Paragon Vets will lead the courses which are held on an informal basis. The courses are classroom based using a lambing simulator and are designed for both new […]
For all users of CTS Online – Government Gateway is changing
From 11 to 14 January 2019 CTS Online will be moving to the new Government Gateway. This means that you will not be able to access CTS Online or the Self Service Line from 5pm on 11 January 2019 to 7am on 14 January 2019. Your current user name and password will still work. What […]
LAMBING ASSISTANT NEEDED 2019
Lambing assistant required to lamb 2,000 mule ewes on a large family run beef and sheep farm in Warwickshire. The post will be for one month commencing last week in March 2019. An experienced lambing assistant would be preferable, but people seeking further experience would also be considered. Competitive rates of pay will be offered. […]
THE FARMER NETWORK LTD AGM 2019
The Farmer Network Ltd will be holding the 9th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 22nd January 2019, following the Yorkshire Dales Network AGM at the Pantry, Hawes, N Yorks. The Cumbria Farmer Network AGM will be held on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at Newton Rigg College, Penrith. Details of the AGM agendas, nomination forms and […]