Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced yesterday that businesses can now apply for new “Bounce Back” Loans from £2,000 up to a maximum of £50,000, or 25% of turnover. These loans are 100% backed by the tax payer (rather than 80%) with…
Defra has just announced an extension to the Basic Payment Scheme application deadline from 15th May to 15th June in recognition of the difficulties caused by farmers not being able to meet their agents. The deadline for Stewardship scheme revenue…
Do you need help with information about support schemes, sourcing supplies, preparing contingency plans and finding emergency labour for your business? The Farmer Network has received funding from Cumbria Community Foundation and from the Prince’s Countryside Fund to support farmers…
The deadline for applications to the Hedgerow and Boundary scheme and Higher Level Stewardship is 1st May. For Mid-Tier you need to order an application pack and speak to your CSF officer about water capital grants before 31st May. The…
Abattoirs are crucial to the red meat supply chain; however, their number continues to fall and they are increasingly specialised. Researchers at Newcastle University are exploring the implications of the changing structure of abattoir businesses on the livestock farmers who…
Cumbria LEP’s Business and Economic Response and Recovery Group (BERRG) has been established to assess the implications of Covid-19 on Cumbria’s economy and to ensure that appropriate actions are put in place to support Cumbria’s businesses. Adam Day is part…
Nic Renison from AHDB and Liz Genever, grazing beef and sheep consultant will be hosting an on-line discussion with 2 farmers who are practicing regenerative grazing – want to find out more? They were planning an event this summer on…
Please click the link below to read our latest Coronavirus briefing. If you would like any further information please call head office on 01768 868615 CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING 17TH APRIL 2020
This week, we received confirmation that the Farmer Network has been awarded £9,500 from Cumbria Community Foundation to support farmers coping with the impact of Coronavirus. This includes help with understanding what support is available for farm businesses, preparing contingency…
Click here for details of all the support available to businesses, including grants, rate relief and loans, Grants of £10,000 are available to businesses that receive Small Business Rate Relief Rate or Rural Rate Relief – contact your Local Authority for details…