The deadline closed for SFI pilot applications on 30th September and Defra has just published a new post about the results of the application process – see https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2021/10/15/update-on-the-sustainable-farming-incentive-pilot/

Find out more about the changes to farm payments and the support available through the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s Farm for the Future Programme on: Monday 18thOctober at the Hired Lad, Penrith Thursday 21st October at Mitchell’s Auction Café Cockermouth Monday 25th October at The Farmer’s Arms, Lowick Tuesday 26th October at the Coquetvale Hotel, Rothbury Thursday 28th October […]

A dry, cool spring across most of the UK, followed by some hot, dry spells over the summer, means the liver fluke risk is generally going to be low this autumn and winter. However, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) groups say producers need to test on their […]

FARMING INVESTMENT FUND – DUE TO OPEN AT END OF OCTOBER Get ready for the launch of the Farming Investment Fund with two grant schemes: The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). This small grant scheme will be based on standard costs for a range of specified farm equipment. The Farming Transformation Fund (FTF)is a large grant scheme […]