The Lake District Foundation, on behalf of the Lake District National Park Partnership, is one of 12 organisations that has been selected to take forward a development proposal to the Heritage Horizons Awards, competing for a share of £50 million. …
This week, Defra published Farming for the Future: Policy Progress and Update on GOV.UK. providing detail on the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme and other planned schemes to support productivity, animal health and welfare. Defra has also launched its Environmental…
The Countryside Stewardship application period opened on 11th Feb with the following deadlines: Hedgerow and Boundary Scheme: Order an application pack by 31st Deadline 1st May for applications. Higher Level Stewardship: Order an application pack by 31 March 2020 with…
The Growth Programme has now closed but Cumbria LEP recently announced a new grant that may be suitable for larger scale farm diversification projects. This scheme can support investment in established SMEs with capital grants of between 10-40% of the…
The Growth Programme closes on 16th February so submit your applications if you have not already done so. The Cumbria LEP has recently announced a new grant that may be suitable for larger scale farm diversification projects with a minimum…
Storm Ciara last weekend resulted in a number of farmers experiencing flood damage and problems in Cumbria with water supplies. If you incurred uninsured losses due to Storm Ciara, the Prince’s Countryside Fund may be able to assist you through…
Information about the Countryside Stewardship Schemes was published this week – see Countryside Stewardship. The application period is now open with the following deadlines: Hedgerow and Boundary Scheme: Order an application pack by 31st Deadline 1st May for applications. Higher…
If you incurred uninsured losses due to Storm Ciara The Prince’s Countryside Fund may be able to assist you through their work with Farming Help (a group of charities who exist to support Farmers). For more information please contact Diane…
Details for press release: The Exmoor Hill Farming Network has established itself as a Community Interest Company (CIC) and will be running as an independent, 100% farmer-led organisation from 1st February 2020. The move will mean greater independence for the…
The Environment Bill was introduced to Parliament yesterday creating legally-binding environmental improvement targets. A new independent Office for Environmental Protection will be established to scrutinise environmental policy and law with powers covering all climate change legislation. Other points of note…