Notices here by given of forthcoming Farmer Network Annul General Meetings. Please see forms below Company Proxy Notice 2020 Cumbria AGM Agenda 2020 Cumbria Council Nomination Form 2020 Y Dales Council Nomination Form 2020 Yorks Agenda 2020
The Countryside Stewardship Schemes will open from 18th February apart from the woodland schemes which are open all year. Application deadlines are as follows: STEWARDSHIP SCHEME DEADLINES Hedgerows and Boundaries grant 3rd May Higher Tier Stewardship By 31st March – order an…
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…
Take time over Christmas to consider what grants you might apply for in 2019 including: COUNTRYSIDE PRODUCTIVITY SCHEME – likely to reopen early 2019 This grant covers a range of farm equipment and is at 40% of standard costs with…
The Agriculture Bill has now gone to Committee stage in the House of Commons and you can submit comments to the Committee – see the following link for details Please talk to your MPs about the impact of the…
Countryside Productivity Scheme Small Grant won’t re-open until early 2019 Despite reporting on its website for the last 6 months that the Small Grant would reopen in the “autumn”, Defra has now announced that the scheme won’t re-open until the…
The Agriculture Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on 10th October and is continuing its progress through Parliament. The Farmer Network attended a national meeting of Countryside Stewardship facilitators in Birmingham this Thursday when we found…
The Farmer Network has produced an analysis of the Agriculture Bill and its potential impact on farmers in our area. Please contact the office for a copy or click on the link below. FARMER NETWORK – THE AGRICULTURE BILL SEPT…
Payments for 2016 and 2017 For all farmers who claimed Stewardship in 2016 and/or 2017, Defra is committing to pay at least 75% of the value of their claim by the end of September. Where a 50% advance payment has…