If you missed out in Phase 1, this is your final chance to apply for £400 per household to help cover essential living costs this winter. Phase 1 closed within an hour of opening so check if you qualify and…
Almost 80% of farmers who were eligible for a Mid-Tier extension for agreements that expired on 31st December have accepted the offer. This is just as well, as it appears SFI will not reopen for those who have existing environmental…
With thanks to funding from the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programmes, the Farmer Network is offering £500 vouchers for 1:1 advice for young farmers aged between 18 and 40. Just one grant is remaining in each area , please email: …
On 22nd January, payments for both the Animal Health and Welfare Review and the Endemic Disease Follow-Up increased on average by 16%. Any eligible visit that takes place on or after this date will be paid at the higher rate. If…
After an overwhelming response, Phase 1 of the Winter Grant closed under an hour after opening on Monday. Phase 2 will open at 12pm on Monday 2nd February, so if you are planning to apply, be prepared to submit your…
With thanks to funding from the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale Farming in Protected Landscapes Programmes, the Farmer Network is offering £500 vouchers for 1:1 advice for young farmers aged between 18 and 40. Advisers will be matched to the individual…
This month marks ten years since AB Energy Centre began — one van, two men, and a desk in the bedroom of my parents’ semi-detached house. In 2015, we stored our parts in my late Nanna’s garage. Every job mattered,…
The 2026 RABI Winter Grant offers timely relief for working farming families facing rising living costs during the coldest months of the year. Replacing the previous Winter Fuel Grant, it reflects the wider challenges now affecting the farming community from…
At the Oxford Farming Conference on Thursday, Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered the keynote speech with a package of measures which are set out below. You can read the full speech here. Next Steps with the Sustainable Farming Incentive The…
Our area annual meetings will be held in person, with the Farmer Network Company AGM taking place online, to make it accessible for members from all areas. The papers for all meetings can be found below. Northumberland – Wednesday 28th…