Category: CAP Reform

Agriculture, Business, CAP Reform, Grants and subsidies

Stewardship: Deadline for Application Packs for new Mid Tier agreements looming

I recently wrote about the opening of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme for applications, which you can read in full here if you haven’t done so already. Many people are interested in applying for a new agreements this year with a potentially decreased income ahead due to the inclement weather. This is a reminder, that if you are interested in applying for stewardship, you need to … Continue reading Stewardship: Deadline for Application Packs for new Mid Tier agreements looming

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Agriculture, CAP Reform, Farming, Updates

Three crop rule relaxed and £6 million fund for farmers

Announced today… A £6 million pot of funding to help farmers recover from flooding in February will be provided through a further extension to the Farming Recovery Fund. Support will be available for farmers affected by recent flooding in parts of East and North Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Herefordshire. The Environment Secretary has also confirmed today that the government intends to relax … Continue reading Three crop rule relaxed and £6 million fund for farmers

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Accountancy, Agriculture, CAP Reform, Farming, Grants and subsidies, Updates

BPS REPLACEMENT STRATEGIES

This week a note written by my colleague Will Tongue. Whilst there are still uncertainties with the future of Brexit, it is never to early to start thinking about BPS replacement strategies… The summer workload and, on the whole, excellent combinable crop yields have been a welcome diversion for many – a chance to get lost in the more enjoyable and meaningful side of farming … Continue reading BPS REPLACEMENT STRATEGIES

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Agriculture, CAP Reform, Grants and subsidies, Uncategorized

DEFRA announces help for drought hit farmers in Stewardship Schemes

You can access all the information including the tables of options by following the link at the bottom of this post. The table lists the Countryside Stewardship (ES) and Environmental Stewardship (ES) options that have a temporary adjustment. The current prescription is shown, together with the temporary prescription adjustment and possible use. These adjustments apply from 14 September to 31 December 2018, unless otherwise stated … Continue reading DEFRA announces help for drought hit farmers in Stewardship Schemes

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November Key Dates

I know I talk about the FAS a lot but they are really informative! Very quick post today with a round up on November’s key dates which were sent to me via FAS: FAS provides free, confidential advice on cross compliance and the greening requirements, some aspects of the Water Framework Directive (including silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil (SSAFO) and waste exemptions) and the … Continue reading November Key Dates

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RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme: Water Resource Management and Improving Forestry Productivity

The RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme provides funding for projects in England which improve productivity in the farming and forestry sectors and help create jobs and growth in the rural economy. Info taken from, and all the further info available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside-productivity-scheme It is administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). Under the RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme, there are grants for: water resource management and reservoirs … Continue reading RDPE Countryside Productivity Scheme: Water Resource Management and Improving Forestry Productivity

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What is meant by catch and cover crops?

I harp on about the FAS Newsletter all the time, but it really is very good. The article below is taken from there and you can read it in full here. If you have more than 15ha of land, it is likely that you are required to have an Ecological Focus Area (EFA). There are some exemptions to rules and details of these can be … Continue reading What is meant by catch and cover crops?

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Countryside Stewardship: Annual Revenue Claims – Available Online – Submission Deadline 15th May 2017

I know a lot of you will be very busy with BPS applications, but dont forget Countryside Stewardship Annual Revenue Claims, the forms are now available online and the submission deadline 15th May 2017! You can  find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/countryside-stewardship-how-to-submit-claims-online If you need any help with BPS or stewardship, do get in touch. JP @blondeagadvisor Continue reading Countryside Stewardship: Annual Revenue Claims – Available Online – Submission Deadline 15th May 2017

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Cross compliance inspections

Information taken from the Farming Advice Service… sign up for their emails and texts if you haven’t already! The inspection process   If you are claiming the BPS payment, you should be aware that you may be subject to a cross compliance inspection. The RPA is obligated to undertake inspections on a proportion of claimants to ensure that the cross compliance rules are being adhered … Continue reading Cross compliance inspections

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