This week, the Rural Payments Agency have emailed farmers who have not yet received their Countryside Stewardship payment for 2024. The email says that they will be issuing partial payments for some CS agreements from 11 February to help agreement…
Markus Campbell-Savours MP for Penrith and Solway is inviting farmers in his constituency to complete a survey so that he can build a fuller picture of the impact of inheritance tax on family farms. If this is of interest to…
On Monday, there was a little publicised update to the SFI 2023 guidance notes which means that those who put less than 50ha into an SFI 2023 agreement may be able to increase the area used for calculating their management…
It appears that RABI was swamped with lots of applications on the day this grant scheme opened on 27th January. It was closed just a few hours after it opened and we know of many farmers that were disappointed they…
About Us: Eco Prospects, Cumbria’s leading agricultural soil specialists, is expanding. We’re seeking a detail-oriented Administrator to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in supporting operations. The Role: This varied and engaging position offers the opportunity to…
On 27th January, Natural England will be opening a call for nutrient mitigation sites in the Upper Eden and Eamont catchments in Cumbria. They are looking for around 600ha of farmland to be converted from intensive agriculture to nature conservation…
North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force is warning that there has been a spate of Hilux thefts in the county & recent incidents in nearby force areas. They are urging farmers to fit trackers and other security systems, to park…
The Farmer Network will be holding face-to-face AGMs in our three areas. The meetings will include an update on Farmer Network activity, elections for Management Council Members and the presentation of the Draft Company Accounts and Annual Report. We will…
Owing to the terminal at Dalston closing at the end of December, companies are now having to draw fuel from other areas. This may lead to longer delivery timescales for some companies, potentially up to a week. Please bear this…
Applications open on Monday 27 January at 9am. Grant Amount: £400 per farming household. Eligibility: Open to those who live and farm in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, whether you’re a working or non-working farming person. Check if you qualify…