Winter Ready Campaign The Environment Agency (EA) is urging farmers to start their preparations now for winter slurry storage, and to contact them if they have any concerns. Wet weather throughout […]

This is just a reminder that the 1st instalment of the 2024 Basic Payment Scheme payment should be arriving in August/September.  This will be 50% of the total and we […]

The new Defra Minister, Daniel Zeichner, has given a speech at the NFU’s summer reception outlining the priorities for the new labour Government.  You can read the speech at: Minister […]

What will happen to the roll out of the expanded SFI 2024 offer now we have a new Government?  Veronica went to have a chat with the Defra team at […]

Steve Reed is the new Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Daniel Zeichner is Minister of State in DEFRA with responsibility for farming.  Both Ministers shadowed these roles […]

This week we are focusing on the actions for soils in the expanded SFI 2024 offer.  These include options that were available in SFI 2023 but with new additions for […]

The Farmer Network is working with Citrus Energy to provide cost analysis, contract negotiation and management of electricity for our members.  To help them provide the best possible service and […]

This week, we are looking at the new Dry Stone Wall maintenance payment that will be available in SFI 2024.  This will pay £27 per 100 metres to maintain drystone […]

As part of our offices at Penrith Auction we have a meeting room that can comfortably seat up to 12 people.  This is available for half or full day hire […]

Farmers in the old Eden District Council and SLDC areas can apply for vouchers worth up to £500 towards the cost of farm business advice including on the new SFI […]

Myerscough College is launching a new Level 2 full time provision for learners.  Starting in September, this 1-year course is designed to develop students to gain the knowledge and skills […]

Farmers in the Lake District National Park are invited to a series of meetings providing the latest information about SFI 2024 and Stewardship and the support available from FiPL for […]