The COVID-19 Roadmap is on track with Step 2 starting this Monday. Non-essential shops and hairdressers will be allowed to re-open from 12th April with bars and restaurants allowed to serve customers outdoors. As well as the opportunity for much needed haircuts and a visit to a beer garden, the most relevant change for farm […]
Farmer Networks in the North of England are being asked to help shape the next Northern Real Farming Conference this November. There is a survey for farmer groups to complete and an on-line meeting on 19th May to discuss topics and how you would like to be involved in building an agro-ecological farming vision. As well as the […]
Defra has published a blog providing more information about the Farming Investment Fund which is due to be launched this autumn. There will be a smaller grant scheme – the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund and a larger scheme – the Farming Transformation Fund. The smaller grant scheme is expected to be similar to the […]
Defra is looking for several hundred farmers to be involved in the first phase of the SFI pilot. Participants can choose from an initial set of eight standards and details about how to submit an Expression of Interest are on this link. The Prince’s Countryside Fund recently organised a meeting for Farmer Networks with Defra […]
