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COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP HIGHER TIER: EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
This week, Defra announced a new Expression of Interest (EOI) process as part of our approach to widen participation in Countryside Stewardship […]
APPLYING FOR VET VISIT FUNDING
The Animal Health and Welfare Review is a funded annual vet visit available to eligible livestock keepers in England. Defra […]
75% OF SFI BUDGET NOW ALLOCATED
On Tuesday 13th of July, Defra announced, 75% of Window 1’s SFI budget had been allocated. Demand started strongly and […]
APPLYING FOR VET VISIT FUNDING
Defra and the Rural Payments Agency has created a series of step-by-step guides to help livestock keepers apply for the […]
Job Opportunity – Admin Assistant (The Farmer Network)
We’re recruiting! Join a friendly, farmer-led organisation making a real impact in rural communities. 🔹 Admin & office support role […]
ANDY’S MAN CLUBS
Dan and Mike from Penrith Andysmansclub popped into the office this week to introduce themselves. They are keen to let […]
HIGHER TIER UPDATE
At Groundswell this week, Defra announced plans to simplify and open up Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier to make it more […]
SFI26 NOW OPEN
The Sustainable Farming Incentive opened on 30th June for small farmers (3-50ha of agricultural land and those without existing ELM […]
MORE FUNDING FOR INNOVATION
This week, Defra announced an additional £E53 million for the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP) this year. The programme is delivered in […]
SFI26 OPENING ON 30TH JUNE
SFI26 will open next Tuesday 30th June for small farms (between 3ha and 50ha of agricultural land) and for those […]
RABI’S RETURN TO SCHOOL GRANT 2026 – PHASE 2
Phase 2 opens on Monday 29th June at Midday, offering £200 per school-aged child (4-16) to help farming families with […]
FARMING ROADMAP NOW PUBLISHED
On Wednesday, Defra published its Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future. The Government says the Farming Roadmap will bring together long-term strategies, reforms and […]
