FUEL UPDATE
This week government has announced that fuel duty on red diesel will be reduced from 10.18p per litre to 6.48p per litre. This is welcome news as the fuel market has been volatile with a significant and sustained price increase…
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EDEN RIVERS TRUST’S GAPS AND GATES FUN NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The Gaps and Gates Fund is now open – creating new opportunities to make Public Rights of Way in the Eden catchment more accessible for everyone. This fund gives landowners the opportunity to replace stiles or gates on Public Rights of…
PLANNING YOUR FERTILISER AND NUTRIENT USE
A Defra Blog on “Planning your fertiliser and nutrient use” has been published this week in response to higher fertiliser prices and market volatility. The blog provides tools and tips to help you plan nutrient use. Read the post here.
ONE TO ONE SUPPORT – CUMBRIA ACCELERATOR
Cumbria Accelerator can provide one to one support for up to 3 hours for an initial discussion about schemes and advice. The Farmer Network is one of the providers and you can sign up for a session at Business support…
KEEP YOUR RPA ACCOUNT UP TO DATE
Defra has issued a reminder about how to Register and update your details with the Rural Payments Agency. It is crucial to keep your details up to date particularly when applying for schemes.
GET READY FOR SFI OPENING IN JUNE
This week, Defra published a blog post outlining the eligibility criteria for applicants when the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens in June. This will be for small farmers from 3ha up to 50ha and farm businesses without existing environmental scheme agreements. …
FARM COORDINATOR FOR NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND OPPORTUNITY (Self-employed)
We’re recruiting for a self-employed Farm Coordinator (contract role) to support farmer meetings, events, and engagement activity across North Northumberland. This role may suit someone already working in farming or the rural sector who is looking to take on additional…
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW INNOVATION AWARDS 2026
The GYS Innovation Awards continue to celebrate the ideas, technologies, and forward-thinking businesses shaping the future of agriculture. Each year, we proudly recognise outstanding innovations across farming, machinery, agri-tech, and rural sectors. Whether you are an established business or an…
MORE POWERS TO THE POLICE
A bit of good news. The Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent on 29th April giving the police new powers to enter premises without a warrant to recover electronically tracked stolen agricultural equipment. This will enable them to act…
DO YOU RENT OUT PROPERTY?
The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force from 1st May and abolishes Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and automatically converts all “assured shorthold” tenancies to “assured periodic tenancies”. Changes have also been made to the grounds on which a landlord can…