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UPLAND PEAT BURNING RESTRICTIONS
New restrictions for burning on all upland peat deeper than 30cm came into force on 30th September. Anyone wishing to […]
WATCH OUT FOR ACORNS!
Toxicity from livestock eating acorns is an increased risk this year.  This year has been a bumper crop for acorns […]
CATTLE ID INSPECTIONS
The Rural Payments Agency has produced a You Tube video explaining what happens during a Cattle Identification inspection.  Go to: […]
HIGHER TIER OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS BY INVITE ONLY
The new on-line application process for Higher Tier agreements opened a few weeks ago by invite only.  We understand that […]
CSF ADVICE CLINICS IN CUMBRIA
We are working with the Catchment Sensitive Farming programme on a series of workshops and clinics on soil, air and […]
YORKSHIRE DALES FARM ADVICE VOUCHERS
The Farmer Network has secured funding from the Yorkshire Dales Farming in Protected Landscapes programme to provide 10 vouchers to […]
MID-TIER AGREEMENTS ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2025 – WHAT NEXT?
Farmers whose Mid-Tier agreements end on 31st December 2025 are facing a period of “limbo” with the Sustainable Farming Incentive […]
CSF CLINICS IN CUMBRIA
In November, we will be starting a series of one to one clinics funded by the Catchment Sensitive Farming programme […]
Yorkshire Food, Farming and Health Summit in Bradford
On Tuesday, Adam represented the Yorkshire Dales Farmer Network at the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Health Summit in Bradford.  He […]
ADDINGTON FUND NEW ENTRANT GRANT SCHEME
Helping new entrants build a resilient business, this scheme supports new entrants into farming, whether you're renting land, securing a […]
FARMING INNOVATION “DRAGONS DEN” FUNDING
The government is investing £12.6m to boost UK agri-tech.  Two new competitions will open this autumn: Small R&D Partnerships: Up […]
SFI 2022 – REPAYMENT OF 25% OF MANAGEMENT FEES!
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is demanding repayment of £250 from 2022 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement holders, following an […]