Finance News

The final phase of Defra’s Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) is now live, offering up to 32,000 farmers in England who currently receive direct payments free business advice to help prepare for the upcoming transition.

The Rural Payments Agency has published the Basic Payment Scheme entitlement rates.

The UK is on a journey from fossil fuels to a renewable future. Drax provides a guide to creating revenue for your farm by generating and selling your own renewable electricity.

NatWest research shows the majority of farmers surveyed had to put climate action on hold due to rising costs.

Details of successful projects revealed as new round of competitions set to open shortly.

Robinson & Hall, land and property professionals share an update on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).

Twelve months ago, TJ was a full-time welder. Now he’s a poultry farmer supplying 30,000 eggs a day to one of the UK’s leading food companies. As diversifications go, that’s quite a shift.

Defra has announced plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments each year to help farmers with cashflow.

Farmers and landowners who own or operate electricity generation like solar, wind, gas and combined heat and power (CHP) have got just four weeks left to apply for funding to help them update their generation equipment.

In times of significant uncertainty, it could be difficult for farming businesses to access the finance they need from traditional banks. Rural Asset Finance explains the different paths available to farmers and how its non-traditional approach provides access to funds for a wide variety of projects.

It’s that time again. Farm businesses across the UK are going through their year-end process – a necessary but often daunting task. However, this does also offer the chance to take stock internally, determining how your business is performing and what you can achieve this year, says agricultural software specialist Farmplan.

RABDF has welcomed news that the government will fund annual vet visits and grants to improve livestock health and welfare.