Do you need help understanding the changes to direct payments outlined in Defra’s Path to Sustainable Farming?  Cumbria Growth Catalyst can fund up to 3 hours of advice to help you and your family consider the impact of these changes on your business and consider options for the future. Call 01524 782797 or e mail:  […]

We are expecting information about the 2021 Stewardship schemes to be published on 9th February.  We understand there are changes to the Water Capital Grant application process and we recommend you contact your CSF officer as soon as possible if you want to apply this year.  The maximum grant for both water capital grants and […]

We have now held 3 meetings on behalf of the Lake District Partnership to get farmers’ views to inform its management plan and a bid to the Heritage Horizons programme.  We are now seeking the views of young farmers under the age of 30 and together with the NFU have organised a Zoom meeting on […]

Click the link below to read our latest summary of the current COVID support schemes available. CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING 22nd JANUARY 2021   LOCAL AUTHORITY GRANTS – KEEP CHECKING THEIR WEBSITES In early January, the Chancellor announced a grant worth up to £9,000 for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors impacted by the most […]