Changes to Permitted Development Rights Conversion of agricultural buildings to alternative uses such as to residential or commercial use can unlock substantial review for farmers.
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 – Expanded Offer Following the relatively successful uptake of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 agreements, the scheme has been expanded to
A summary of the latest update to the Agricultural Transition Plan. The latest update to the Agricultural Transition Plan published by DEFRA came with changes
Round 2 of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant is now open The first stage of the SIG is known as the online checker. By completing the
The second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant (SIG) has been announced by DEFRA and is due to open for applicants in November. This round
Those who have already registered their interest in applying for the SFI are beginning to receive invitations to start their applications. The RPA have announced
The first stage of the Calf Housing for Health and Welfare grant has now opened for applications. The online eligibility checker involves answering questions about
Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2023 From today, 30th August, farmers will be invited to register their interest for the Sustainable Farming Incentive with applications opening
Mid-tier deadline extended to 15th September The extension comes as a response to several customers experiencing issues in making their online application, following the roll-out
Large quantities of softwood for sale from local site, near to Skipton and Gargrave. Saw and pallet wood available and ready to go now. If
A new grant for Calf Housing has just been unveiled by DEFRA. A grant to either build new, upgrade, or replace existing calf housing buildings
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund – help shape the next round Following another successful round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, which this year
The 2023 version of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has been announced The SFI pays farmers to adopt and maintain sustainable farming practices that can
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) plans to replace the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in England with delinked payments in 2024. Below is a summary of
Animal Health and Welfare equipment now available The second theme of the 2023 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund has opened for applications, giving farmers the
Mid-tier application window now open The application window for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid-tier agreements is now open. This year, the application window runs from 21st
The application window for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue and Environmental Stewardship (ES) agreements has
Following the welcomed increase in payment rates for all capital items included within the Countryside Stewardship schemes back in January, the RPA have now announced
KiwiKit Roxan are hosting a one stop shop event to give farmers in the Yorkshire Dales a chance to share knowledge and get to speak
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) – The Farming Investment Fund (FIF) The Farming Investment Fund is one part of the FETF that offers smaller
Obtaining planning consents for Agricultural development Agricultural buildings can be the main component of a farmstead, allowing for a multitude of uses from livestock housing
Countryside Stewardship capital payment rates from 5th January 2023 DEFRA have announced that the payment rates for capital items within Capital Grants and Mid or
The office will be closing at 12pm on Friday 23rd December for the Christmas holidays and reopening on Tuesday 3rd January at 9am. The team
The Slurry Infrastructure Grant will be open to applicants from the 6th December 2022 Grant information The grant is available for slurry stores in England,