Farm Equipment Grant – New Round Coming Soon

Farm Equipment Grant – New Round Coming Soon

DEFRA have released details of the much anticipated next round of the Farm Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). Applications aren’t open yet but releasing details now, allows time to get prepared as the application window. This scheme has been hugely popular in...
Upton & Pershore NFU Hedge Laying

Upton & Pershore NFU Hedge Laying

Sunday 15th January saw the Upton & Pershore NFU organise a hedge laying training day for the local young farmers thansk to the excellent organisation of Paul Fardon. It was at Overbury Estate, Gloucestershire and Jake Overbury the Farm Manager gave permission and...
Valuations Explained

Valuations Explained

Property valuations come in many shapes and sizes but they can be split into two main types. These two types often get merged, but there are fundamental differences and it is very important to know what type of valuation you are looking at and/or what valuation you...
Sustainable Farming Incentive Management Payment

Sustainable Farming Incentive Management Payment

A new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Management Payment of £20 per hectare, for up to 50 hectares of land entered in the scheme has been introduced. This means farmers will receive up to £1,000 per year in addition to their agreement to cover the administrative...
Countryside Stewardship payment rates increase again

Countryside Stewardship payment rates increase again

Mark Spencer, Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries has announced that the payment rates for both Countryside Stewardship revenue options and capital items will change from January 1 2023. The new revenue rates (annual management payments) will be introduced for...