FARM DIVERSIFICATION GRANTS – GROWTH PROGRAMME DEADLINE 16TH FEBRUARY We are now starting to hear back from farmers who submitted Expressions of Interest to both the Leader and the Growth Programmes that they have been invited to submit full applications. …
The Yorkshire Dales Land Management team are holding Stewardship update meetings aimed at upland farmers at the following venues and dates: VENUE DATE Settle Rugby Club Monday 3rd February Sedbergh, People’s Hall Wednesday 5th February Orton Market Hall Monday…
If you are considering trading entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), the online Rural Payments Agency (RPA) transfer facility is expected to become available from 31st January until 15th May 2020
Tuesday 4th February at the Tynedale Farmers Suit, Hexham Auction Mart, Hexham – 7pm for 7.30pm Wednesday 5th February at the Conference Suit at J36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands, LA7 7NU – 7pm for 7.30pm The TFA roadshow will provide an opportunity…
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…
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.…
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…
The North Yorkshire and Cumbria legal practice, McGarry and Co, are holding a free legal Question & Answer session at Leyburn, aimed specifically at older rural people who are worried about the implications of Inheritance Tax on their estates and…
Veronica is getting a few calls from farmers asking whether they need to buy all the items in their Grant Funding Agreement. The answer is YES! The scheme isn’t flexible and you need to purchase all the items you applied…