Farmer Network open evening at Cranston’s Food Hall
Members of the Cumbria Farmer Network enjoyed a tour of Cranston’s Food Hall, Penrith on Wednesday 31st May. The event attracted farmers from throughout the county, all interested in learning more about Cranston’s business, their products and relationships with suppliers. […]
Read moreFarmer Network Grant Update
SMALL DAIRY FARMER GRANT SCHEME – DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE OF 31ST MAY This grant is available for farmers who produced less than 1 million litres between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016 and who are still in active dairy production. The grant […]
Read moreDo you have a Type 1 Animals Transporter Authorisation?
This is required for journeys over 65km (40 miles) and up to 8 hours for economic activity Authorisations are no longer renewed automatically – you must renew your Authorisation before it expires. Check the expiry date on your authorisation and […]
Read moreCountryside Stewardship Mid Tier – Meetings to explain the scheme
Natural England are keen for farmers to apply for Countryside Stewardship in 2017 and are providing additional support to help applicants to complete their applications. Starting mid-April, there will be events held around the country to raise awareness of […]
Read moreFarmer Network member thanks royal visitor for support received.
Farmer Network member Craig Booth took time out from lambing to meet HRH The Prince of Wales on his visit to Settle on Wednesday. Only finding out about the visit 15 minutes before, Craig didn’t have time for a shave […]
Read moreHow the forthcoming deregulation of England’s water is expected to affect farmers
As of April 1, this year, England’s water market will be deregulated, meaning that business water consumers and other non-household water users will be able to choose who supplies their water. Scotland is the only other nation which has a […]
Read moreRPA provide Specialist Phone Help for Commoners
Julia Aglionby, Executive Director of the Foundation for Common Land said; “From Monday 6th February 2017 commoners will be put directly through to the RPA Commons Team when they ring the RPA Helpline. This is a most welcome development as […]
Read moreFarmer Network receives £49k from Prince’s Countryside Fund
Hard hit rural communities across the UK are being given a helping hand by countryside charity, The Prince’s Countryside Fund, who have announced £670,000 of vital grant support for rural initiatives. The Fund, established in 2010 by HRH The Prince […]
Read moreGrassroots Winter 2016
If you haven’t received a copy of our latest Grassroots newsletter, then why not take a look now http://www.thefarmernetwork.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Grassroots-Winter-2016.pdf. Catch up on our latest news, meeting reports and membership benefits.
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