The Federation of Cumbria Commoners is holding its AGM on Friday 8th March from 1.45 – 4.00 pm at Newton Rigg. The theme will be “Preparing for post Brexit whatever it looks like.“ There are many uncertainties facing hill…
We have recently received this important information from APHA and would recommend all farmers read it if you plan to use OP sheep dips in future. scab-product-options-table_1 Use of sheep dips (1)
Last October, Defra announced the scheme would open in “early 2019”, but there is still no news about when it will open and we are hearing some reports that the scheme may be further delayed until later this Spring. A…
The Farmer Network has received funding from the Cumbria Growth Catalyst programme to enable us to provide free one to one advice to help farmers review their businesses post Brexit. The Agriculture Bill is proposing the phase out of direct…
HERE IS WHY: – Future funding for Public Goods, a chance to promote the fact that food production and managing land next to rivers is a public good Look at partnership working with others who use the rivers and the…
Both the Cumbria and Yorkshire Dales A.G.M’s were held in January. The report given to members included the following: – Membership levels continue to grow steadily. At the end of August 2018 there were over 1,100 farmer members, 42 corporate…
This week we have had a number of calls from farmers interested in TAM II grants for feed towers and bins. Please note, this scheme only applies in the Republic of Ireland and not in England. If you want to…
Defra has now published the Stewardship Scheme deadlines for this year’s applications. The Schemes will open from 18th February apart from the woodland schemes which are open all year. Deadlines are as follows: STEWARDSHIP SCHEME DEADLINES Hedgerows and Boundaries…
The Solway, Border & Eden Local Action Group has secured an extension allowing funds to be committed until 30 June 2019 and is now in a position to launch a final Call for Projects under Priority 2 – Support for…
From 11 to 14 January 2019 CTS Online will be moving to the new Government Gateway. This means that you will not be able to access CTS Online or the Self Service Line from 5pm on 11 January 2019 to…