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At the risk of being depressing (and the weather is depressing enough!), this is a reminder that there won’t be a BPS payment this December as the 2025 payment was made in August as a single instalment.  However, you should…

The Northumberland Farmer Network is piloting a new farm business support programme funded by The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF). The programme will bring together 20–25 farm businesses to discuss current challenges, share ideas, and explore ways to strengthen their businesses.…

If you’re a UK farmer whose livestock is suffering the effects of an extreme weather event or Act of God, Forage Aid and Addington Fund can help by getting emergency forage and bedding to you.  If you’d like to help…

The Lake District National Park Partnership is consulting on their new management plan for the Lake District.    You can find out more and submit your views here and consultation drop-in sessions are taking place on: Saturday 6th December – Muncaster Castle…

Defra started sending out the 2025 Mid-Tier Stewardship payments this week.  If you don’t receive payment in December, then there is potentially a query on your claim, in which case you should receive a 75% payment instalment in January with…

Defra’s 5 year Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) was published on Monday 1st December.  The Plan includes a target of 250,000ha of wildlife-rich habitats being created or restored by 2030 with £500 million allocated to the Landscape Recovery scheme and £85…

The bad news is that Wednesday’s budget did not include a reversal, or an increase, of the £1 million cap on the combined value of assets that qualify for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).  This is…

The Rural Payments Agency is writing to farmers whose 10 year agreements have 5 year options due to expire on 31st December 2025.  In most cases, you will be offered a 5 year extension until December 2030 but you need…