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The Government introduced the Agriculture Bill into Parliament this week: Agriculture Bill announcement 16th Jan 20 The main focus of the Bill is the same as when originally published in September 2018, ie that Direct Payments will be phased out over a transition period, which is due to start in 2021 and run for seven […]

Click below to see the latest research document on leaf nutrients which is looking at how tree leaves as supplementary feed for ruminant livestock. Tree Fodder Research Briefing Jan 2020

The Farmer Network is pleased to announce that alongside the training grant, a loan facility will be in place in January to support young people with farming ambition who take part in the business support programme that starts 12th January. Full details of the loan facility to be announced in January. For more information contact […]

No, I am not talking about Christmas (sorry the dreaded “C” word), but it is that time of year again when the RPA should be making BPS payments. The payment window opened on 2nd December (the usual opening date of 1st December was a Sunday), and at the time of writing we do have a […]