From 1st April 2019, farmers will have to pay £6.25+VAT for BSE testing of fallen stock more than 48 months old as the government passes the cost of the surveillance programme onto the industry. This comes at a time when collection charges are rising as a result of the poor market for hides, with falling demand […]
“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 still a possibility. If MPs do not approve Theresa May’s Withdrawal Deal next week, the UK has until 12th April to set out its next steps, or leave without a Deal. The Government has […]
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 advice from FACTS Qualified Advisor, Ruth Kendal from The Farmer Network. Full Nutrient Management Planning service available. Ring Ruth on 07397 985324 for further details.
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 Rural Payments Agency (RPA) on 03000 200 301 to request another copy. You need to submit your claim form by 15 May 2019.
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 rules and guidance. Given the mapping problems experienced last year, we would recommend you read the following information to find out how to check changes that have been made to your digital maps and what […]
Waste Transfer Notes
You must register if you do any of these things as part of your business: transport waste buy, sell or dispose of waste arrange for someone else to buy, sell or dispose of waste You can be fined up to £5,000 if you don’t register. Registration is usually free if you only transport waste you […]
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 Rigg. The theme will be “Preparing for post Brexit whatever it looks like.“ There are many uncertainties facing hill farming and commoning. The Agriculture Bill is proposing phasing out BPS from 2021-2027 and the […]
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 one advice to help farmers review their businesses post-Brexit. The Agriculture Bill is proposing the phase out of direct payments from 2021-2027 and the introduction of a new Environment Land Management Scheme that will replace […]
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 use OP sheep dips in future. scab-product-options-table_1 Use of sheep dips (1)
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 one advice to help farmers review their businesses post Brexit. The Agriculture Bill is proposing the phase out of direct payments from 2021-2027 and the introduction of a new Environment Land Management Scheme that will […]
Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme
Last October, Defra announced the scheme would open in “early 2019”, but there is still no news about when it will open and we are hearing some reports that the scheme may be further delayed until later this Spring. A lot of farmers are delaying purchasing equipment in the hope this scheme will open soon, […]
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 one advice to help farmers review their businesses post Brexit. The Agriculture Bill is proposing the phase out of direct payments from 2021-2027 and the introduction of a new Environment Land Management Scheme that will […]