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RABI’S RETURN TO SCHOOL GRANT 2026
Phase 1 opens on Monday 15th June at Midday, offering £200 per school-aged child (4-16) to help farming families with […]
SFI 2026 – OPENING 30TH JUNE
On Tuesday, Defra published the SFI26 scheme information including “near final” versions of the guidance notes and details about each […]
CUMBRIA RURAL ENTERPRISE CAPITAL GRANT NOW OPEN
This week, the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Capital Grant scheme was launched with funding for investment in rural businesses including farm […]
FUEL UPDATE
This week government has announced that fuel duty on red diesel will be reduced from 10.18p per litre to 6.48p […]
EDEN RIVERS TRUST’S GAPS AND GATES FUN NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The Gaps and Gates Fund is now open – creating new opportunities to make Public Rights of Way in the […]
PLANNING YOUR FERTILISER AND NUTRIENT USE
A Defra Blog on “Planning your fertiliser and nutrient use” has been published this week in response to higher fertiliser […]
ONE TO ONE SUPPORT – CUMBRIA ACCELERATOR
Cumbria Accelerator can provide one to one support for up to 3 hours for an initial discussion about schemes and […]
KEEP YOUR RPA ACCOUNT UP TO DATE
Defra has issued a reminder about how to Register and update your details with the Rural Payments Agency. It is […]
GET READY FOR SFI OPENING IN JUNE
This week, Defra published a blog post outlining the eligibility criteria for applicants when the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens in […]
FARM COORDINATOR FOR NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND OPPORTUNITY (Self-employed)
We’re recruiting for a self-employed Farm Coordinator (contract role) to support farmer meetings, events, and engagement activity across North Northumberland. […]
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW INNOVATION AWARDS 2026
The GYS Innovation Awards continue to celebrate the ideas, technologies, and forward-thinking businesses shaping the future of agriculture. Each year, […]
MORE POWERS TO THE POLICE
A bit of good news. The Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent on 29th April giving the police new […]
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