As well as these workshops, free one to one clinics lasting up to 2 hours are also available and the dates for Cumbria are below (Yorkshire to follow when confirmed). You can book to attend a clinic even if you…
There has been extensive media coverage about the decision to revoke three general licences covering the control of wild birds including several members of the crow family, Canada geese, some gulls, feral and wood pigeons. Following a legal challenge by…
Arla UK, in conjunction with McDonalds, is offering grants of up to £10,000 for equipment that improves welfare, provides economic benefit to farm businesses or for environmental improvements. The deadline for applications for this round is 10th May and is…
3rd May – Hedgerow and Boundary scheme and Higher Level Stewardship applications 31st May – To order a Mid-Tier application pack and to speak to your CSF officer about water capital grants 31st July – Mid-Tier application deadline.
For more information and an application form please visit the website: www.moredun.org.uk/award The Moredun Foundation is a registered charity that is committed to promoting livestock health and welfare through research and education. Up to £2,000 is available per award. It…
RPA drop-in centres will be open from 24 April 2019 until 15 May 2019 and will accept Basic Payment Scheme and Countryside Stewardship application forms and their supporting documents and will provide receipts confirming submission. The centres are located at…
Farmers will need to check their own Countryside Stewardship Agreements as this will detail the claim deadlines applicable to them, but generally speaking: For CS Mid Tier agreements with a January 2017 start date, capital works should have been completed and paid…
Full range of soil and silage analysis at discounted prices for Farmer Network Members. Soil Samples from £9.20. Free telephone advice from FACTS Qualified Advisor, Ruth Kendal from The Farmer Network. Full Nutrient Management Planning service available. Ring Ruth on…
You should receive your 2019 claim form by the end of March and if you haven’t received it, call the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on 03000 200 301 to request another copy. You need to submit your claim form by…
This week Defra published the BPS scheme rules for 2019 together with the guidance notes and forms – see Scheme rules and guidance. Given the mapping problems experienced last year, we would recommend you read the following information to find…