AUG 2024
British White cattle fit into farmer’s CS plans
27th July 2024
After the withdrawal of BPS, George Kershaw introduced British White cattle to his farm, as part of their Countryside Stewardship scheme.
JULY 2024
A closer look at the latest SFI offer
28th June 2024
Defra’s ‘expanded and improved’ SFI is available to farmers from July 2024. Sarah Kidby explores the new offering in more depth.
New funding for hen housing to launch soon
29th May 2024
Defra has published guidance on two new types of hen housing grants, which are set to launch next month.
Further support for farmers hit by flooding announced
28th May 2024
Defra has announced that more funding will be made available for farmers affected by flooding and exceptional wet weather. The NFU, which called for this greater support, warmly welcomed the news.
Industry responds to delay of controversial Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme
16th May 2024
The Welsh Government has just announced a new timeline for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The introduction of the controversial scheme has been delayed.
Seasonal worker visa route extended following labour shortages
9th May 2024
The government has just announced that the seasonal worker visa route will be extended until 2029 following labour shortages.
NFU Cymru welcomes Welsh Government £20m funding announcement
30th April 2024
NFU Cymru members say they are “pleased” with the recent announcement confirming the launch of two funding schemes to support investment in on-farm infrastructure.
£1.6m fund launches to help farmers manage water resources
24th April 2024
Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund launched by the government.
Farming bosses welcome government response to independent review on Dartmoor
11th April 2024
The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone.
NFU calls out ‘major issues’ with flooding fund launched earlier this week
11th April 2024
The NFU has just issued a statement pointing out “major issues” with the newly announced Farming Recovery Fund, which aimed to help farmers devastated by Storm Henk in January.
Farmers encouraged to apply for FETF amid next week’s deadline
10th April 2024
Farmers and horticulture growers are being encouraged to apply for a grant through Defra’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) before the final deadline.
Flooding fund opens today to support affected farmers
9th April 2024
A fund to help farmers affected by flooding has just been launched. The Farming Recovery Fund is set to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year.