Our Members’ Hour Zoom call yesterday lunchtime had Will Cleasby, Customer Engagement officer for the Rural Payments Agency providing an update on SFI and other schemes, how to comply with SFI and how to manage your Rural Payments Agency Account. …
After reaching the allocated number of available grants, Phase 1 of RABI’s Return to School Grant closed on Monday but there’s still another chance to apply. If you’ve received an email with your Unique Identification Number (UIN), your application is…
Defra has updated the Criteria for the Environment Agency to use when enforcing the Farming Rules for Water, particularly for autumn and winter applications of organic manures. The Farming Rules for Water have been in operation since April 20218 but…
On Monday, hidden a long way down a Blog about the Spending Review, Defra published information about the de-linked BPS rates for 2026 and 2027. For the first £30,000 BPS reference amount there will be a 98% reduction, with 100%…
This week, The Farmer Network was honoured to attend the Royal Countryside Fund Reception at the House of Lords, marking both the success and official closure of the Farm for the Future programme. This was funded by Defra and provided…
Phase 1 of RABI’s Return to School Grant opens Monday 16 June at 9am. Don’t miss your chance to apply! With £200 available per school-aged child (aged 4–16), this grant is here to support farming families with essential back-to-school costs.…
We understand that the Westmorland & Furness £500 voucher advice scheme is now closed because the funding has been fully allocated. The Cumberland Voucher scheme is expected to open on Monday – more information in next week’s ENews.
From 1 July 2025, the Bluetongue Virus restricted zone will extend to cover all of England, effectively allowing farmers to move livestock throughout England without movement tests. This decision follows consultation between industry and scientists, recognising that the disease-affected area…
On Wednesday, Defra published the increases to the Higher-Level Stewardship payment rates. 157 options are being increased by 34.4% of the difference between the HLS rate and the equivalent Higher Tier or SFI action (this is not a 34.4% increase). …
The Farmer Network’s first “Members’ Hour” online discussion took place yesterday lunchtime. More than 30 members watched a presentation about the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund which opened earlier in the morning. A general Q&A followed with queries answered about…