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…

Applications open for dairy farms interested in entrepreneurship

A dairy business training course, Entrepreneurs in Dairying, has opened to applicants ahead of its start in October. Open to anyone in the dairy sector, the RABDF course is designed to equip applicants with business knowledge that will be of use to them throughout their career. Held across four months, there are a total of…

Knaresborough Tractor Run raises over £100,000 for charity

The organisers of the Knaresborough Tractor Run have celebrated a major milestone after raising more than £100,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity over the past decade. Members of Knaresborough YFC started the North Yorkshire-based event with just 11 tractors in 2012, and it has since become an annual tradition. The event is now considered…

Scottish fruit and veg growers to benefit from £6m in new support

Growers in Scotland have been given £6m in support over the next two years to help improve the quality, market value and sustainability of their produce. The Scottish government has allocated the funds as part of its extended Fruit and Vegetable Aid scheme, designed to help increase their competitiveness in the supply chain. Co-operatives Scottish…

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