Join us for an inspiring and down-to-earth evening hosted by The Farmer Network and youngsRPS, where voices from across the farming community come together for open conversation, fresh insights, and real connection. Date: Tuesday, 17th June 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: The Tynedale Suite, Hexham Mart…
The joint message from farming organisations including the NFU and NSA is that it is critical to minimise disease risk during shearing to maintain flock health both on your farm and across the wider industry. Below are some key guidelines:…
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) offers grants of up to £25,000 for equipment to improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare. The scheme is competitive and there is an uplift in points by 20% if…
A wide range of farmers, and other organisations attended the RAISE Cumbria Community Forest farm walk at Welton Farm on Thursday hosted by Jim Campbell and organised by the Farmer Network. RAISE have helped with funding for hedge creation, orchard…
In 2024, over 4000 farm inspections were carried out by the Environment Agency across England. These inspections are targeted to farms and parts of the country at greatest risk of harm to the water environment. The EA has produced a How…
Are you a farmer in the Lake District National Park, interested in hay meadow restoration? The Lake District National Park are working with Cumbria Wildlife Trust on a hay meadow restoration pilot project and are compiling a list of potential…
applications to be made to SFI 2024 by those who had started, but not submitted, an application within 2 months of when the scheme suddenly closed on 11th March 2025. We understand this follows a legal challenge by the NFU.…
A member emailed us this week requesting that we put another reminder in ENews about the need to complete the rotational actions declaration for options including herbal leys and legumes on improved pasture. This is the case even if you…
This report challenges the current orthodoxy that meat and dairy products from cattle and sheep are always part of the problem for climate, nature and health. Instead, it argues that cows and sheep fed solely or largely on grass can…
Working with landowners/farmers across Cumbria with a focus on young people (15-25 years). They also are running a parallel project funded through Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust in the Westmorland Dales area, to run/host potential workshops/visits for young farmers to increase…