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Upcoming Countryside Stewardship claims deadlines
Farmers will need to check their own Countryside Stewardship Agreements as this will detail the claim deadlines applicable to them, but […]
Fallen Stock Charges and BSE Testing
From 1st April 2019, farmers will have to pay £6.25+VAT for BSE testing of fallen stock more than 48 months old […]
“No Deal” Brexit Planning
Although a “No Deal” Brexit now looks very unlikely for 29th March, last night’s EU summit could mean this is […]
Farmer Network Soils and Nutrient Planning Services
Full range of soil and silage analysis at discounted prices for Farmer Network Members. Soil Samples from £9.20. Free telephone […]
Claims for Environmental Stewardship (ES) now open.
You should receive your 2019 claim form by the end of March and if you haven’t received it, call the […]
Applications now open for 2019 Basic Payment Scheme
This week Defra published the BPS scheme rules for 2019 together with the guidance notes and forms – see Scheme […]
Waste Transfer Notes
You must register if you do any of these things as part of your business: transport waste buy, sell or […]
The Federation of Cumbria Commoners AGM
The Federation of Cumbria Commoners is holding its AGM on Friday 8th March from 1.45 – 4.00 pm at Newton […]
FREE FARM BUSINESS HEALTH CHECK ARE YOU READY FOR BREXIT?
The Farmer Network has received funding from the Cumbria Growth Catalyst programme to enable us to provide free one to […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE OF OP SHEEP DIPS AND SCAB PRODUCTS
We have recently received this important information from APHA and would recommend all farmers read it if you plan to […]
COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP SCHEMES NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications for Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier (including Wildlife Offers), Higher Tier, and the Hedgerows and Boundaries Grant opened on 18 February […]
Farmer Network Free Farm Business health check – Are you Ready for Brexit?
The Farmer Network has received funding from the Cumbria Growth Catalyst programme to enable us to provide free one to […]