Farm Productivity Grant – Round 2 – Jan 2024
The Improving Farm Productivity Grant Round 2 provides grants towards large capital items to help farmers and horticulturists improve farm and horticulture productivity
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Predicting UK interest rates
Predicting interest rates for the UK is a complex task that involves analysing various economic indicators and factors.
What lies ahead for the UK pig industry in 2024
Other than the obvious supply and demand issues that cause cyclical pig prices what areas outside of that will have a fiscal influence over pig industry profitability as we move through Q3 into 2024 based on current industry trends. 1. Brexit Impact: By 2024, the UK will have been operating outside the European Union for…
Peregrine Finance Free Prize Giveaway
Peregrine Asset Finance is proud to support The Farming Community Network & have 500 limited special edition Peregrine Asset Finance & FCN OddBall’s Hats to giveaway. To claim your free hat email your name, address & telephone number to salesdesk@peregrinefinance.co.uk & your hat will be posted to you. *Please see T’s & C’s below. WIN…
Four Midlands-based rural charities receive boost with new grants
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Farmers offered additional time to complete CS 2024 applications
Farmers are being offered additional time to complete their Countryside Stewardship 2024 applications, as long as they were commenced by 15 September. For farmers who have started their application, Defra said today that the Rural Payments Agency would “support them to ensure they have sufficient time to complete these”. The application window for 2024 CS…
Onshore wind projects to be approved more quickly
Onshore wind projects will be approved more quickly in England as part of new measures being brought forward. The government said it would streamline planning rules, meaning local areas would have a greater say in how onshore wind projects should be considered. Measures include broadening the ways that suitable locations can be identified, including by…
Campaign returns in September to celebrate dairy calf strategy progress
An annual campaign will put a spotlight on the progress being made by the dairy industry to ensure all dairy-bred calves are reared with care and for a purpose. Great British Calf Week, from 13-20 September, will showcase interactive events hosted by industry stakeholders, ranging from farm open days to panel sessions, podcasts and webinars.…
Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended
The application window for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements has been extended until 15 September following feedback from farmers. Defra has confirmed today (18 August) that the scheme will be extended to allow farmers more time to submit their applications online. The department said there have been ‘some technical issues’ experienced by a small…
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2024 Launch Entries
Farm Shop & Deli Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows and home of the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, has launched its Retailer Awards for 2024. For next year, the awards are celebrating specialist retailers and recognising their achievements in the independent sector. Free to enter, entries are now open across 11…
