Rural News: SFI - Register sooner rather than later
By youngsRPS on 18th Sep 2023Since the initial launch of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) back in 2022 there have been many changes and delays to the rolling out of the scheme. In this weeks issue of Farmers...
Chris Arundel joins Sedgefield office to steer growth across the region.
By Jan Claridge on 30th May 2023After a successful recruitment drive, we have made several key appointments as we continue to strengthen our business across the North East and Yorkshire.
One of the first to settle into
Rural News: UK Government announces further changes to ELMs (Environmental Land Management Scheme)
By Helen Proud on 26th Jan 2023Rural NewsUK Government announces further changes to the ELMs (Environmental Land Management) scheme detailing plans which will aim to expedite the roll out of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
Scottish Rural News: AECS Slurry Grant
By youngsRPS on 24th Jan 2023Scottish Rural News
The Scottish Government has announced that: "Slurry Storage grants will now be available nationally, with the exception of areas designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. Businesses that currently house...
Farm for the future: Free business support to help farmers
By Jan Claridge on 5th Dec 2022Farm for the FutureFREE business support to help farmers in Northumberland navigate the changes to farm policy
The Farmer Network is delivering “Farm for the Future” with the Prince’s Countryside Fund. This free...
Rural News: The Rock Review
By youngsRPS on 15th Nov 2022Baroness Kate Rock has recently presented the Tenancy Working Group findings. The review was called to consider how tenant farmers could have access to and flexibility within new government funding programmes and to consider more...
Rural News: The rising costs of farming and food production in the UK
By Harry Morshead on 1st Sep 2022Harry Morshead, Northumbrian Sheep Farmer alongside his industry insight as a Rural Surveyor with youngsRPS, discusses the current economic state of UK Agriculture from the first-hand experience:
...Scottish Rural News: BPS closing dates less than a month away
By Helen Proud on 19th Apr 2022With less than a month to go until application deadline, Helen Proud sets out the top 10 things to remember for Scottish...
Rural news: Lump Sum Exit Scheme Applications Open
By youngsRPS on 12th Apr 2022The Rural Payments Agency have this morning confirmed that Lump Sum Exit Scheme applications are now open.
Charles Raine, Director, Rural Chartered
Grants/Subsidies – 1 April 2022 update
By Joanne Metcalfe on 1st Apr 2022From today, wider areas of the country are eligible for grants focused on addressing water and air quality issues in rural areas. Examples of items available under water quality...
Rural: Lump Sum Exit Scheme – Update
By Amanda Wilson on 10th Feb 2022Lump Sum Exit Scheme – Update
Yesterday, 8 February we received an update from Defra in relation to the Lump Sum Exit Scheme following their consultation on this last year.
Defra...
Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF)
By Jan Claridge on 16th Nov 2021Today, 16th November, DEFRA launched the much publicised Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF). It is similar in many ways to its predecessor the Small Capital Grant Scheme, but the list of eligible items has been expanded...
Rural: Farming Innovation Programme
By Amanda Wilson on 20th Oct 2021The Farming Innovation programme is part of Defra’s investment in innovation, research and development within their Future Farming and Countryside Programme, with £17.5 million funding available.
The ‘Industry-led...
Rural: Preparing For Future Agricultural Grant Funding
By Jan Claridge on 12th Oct 2021Preparing for the FutureNew grant funding opportunities are due to open imminently and with the phasing out of the Direct payments scheme it is important to seek professional expert advice, exposing every possible opportunity...
Rural: Opportunities to benefit from peatland restoration in Scotland and the North of England
By Rory Straker on 17th Aug 2021Peatland is often referred to as a Cinderella Habitat, historically underappreciated and poorly managed but having huge potential to provide, to name a few, carbon sequestration, nature recovery and climate regulation services,...
Scotland: Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Fund (FPMC) Now Open
By youngsRPS on 9th Aug 2021Applications Now Open: Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Fund (FPMC).
August 4th saw the government open a further funding round for the FPMC to suppliers and producers of food and...