The new on-line application process for Higher Tier agreements opened a few weeks ago by invite only. We understand that there are around 1500 prospective applicants in England who have done pre-application surveys and are waiting to apply, but only…
We are working with the Catchment Sensitive Farming programme on a series of workshops and clinics on soil, air and water quality. The first free clinics are taking place on: 5th November – Slurry Wizard at Strudda Bank education room…
The Farmer Network has secured funding from the Yorkshire Dales Farming in Protected Landscapes programme to provide 10 vouchers to help farmers access farm business advice. This might include succession planning in advance of the changes to agricultural property relief…
Farmers whose Mid-Tier agreements end on 31st December 2025 are facing a period of “limbo” with the Sustainable Farming Incentive not available until at least April 2026. A Freedom of Information request by the NFU has revealed this affects over…
In November, we will be starting a series of one to one clinics funded by the Catchment Sensitive Farming programme in Cumbria. Two of the clinics are being hosted at Strudda Bank at Calderbridge on 5th and 13th November on…
On Tuesday, Adam represented the Yorkshire Dales Farmer Network at the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Health Summit in Bradford. He took part in a discussion on the business of food and farming talking about the challenges within the industry, and…
Helping new entrants build a resilient business, this scheme supports new entrants into farming, whether you’re renting land, securing a new tenancy, or starting a fresh farming venture. If you are aged 18 to 40 and have started farming within…
The government is investing £12.6m to boost UK agri-tech. Two new competitions will open this autumn: Small R&D Partnerships: Up to £7.8m for later-stage projects, opening 15 September. These help businesses develop new farming products or services and move them…
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is demanding repayment of £250 from 2022 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement holders, following an administrative error. The 2022 scheme was closed early to allow for the rollout of the expanded SFI 2023 offer and,…
HIGHER TIER NOW OPEN On Thursday, on-line applications opened for those who have been invited to apply for Higher Tier and completed the pre-application advice process. The new CSHT offer includes: new actions to protect and maintain watercourses, including actions…