We had to jump through a lot of hoops to get young farmer status, wasn't easy and we get a top up on our farm payments, but it equates to a few hundred quid a year. Was not really worth it. Might be something better now though. We in Wales.
Have a look at the "Henry Plumb Foundation", excellent grants for youngish farmers are available along with mentor business support!
That's looks a good foundation. I wish I'd have know about them a few months ago before I borrowed from the bankHave a look at the "Henry Plumb Foundation", excellent grants for youngish farmers are available along with mentor business support!
Do both? I did the same and didn't know about the foundation and like I have just done got passed on the information after I had taken out a personal loan to get started. So I used the loan to set me off initially and then applied for the grant to further the business along. It really is worthwhile and a great foundation with ongoing support/contact from the trust if you want as graduates. Feel free to pm me @AvonValleyFarmer and @Beefy23 if you need anymore info.That's looks a good foundation. I wish I'd have know about them a few months ago before I borrowed from the bank