FiPL spotlight: the Central Dartmoor Farm Cluster
Written by Mark Ward
Dartmoor is a distinctive landscape. Open, windswept moorland sheltered woodland valleys, enclosed farmland, varied geology and unrivalled opportunities for recreation are just a few reasons why it was designated as a...
Laying the hedgerow regulations
Written by Richard Harrison
Credit: 35mmMan
In my last post on hedgerows, I outlined our approach to the future of hedgerow protections and summarised the responses to the consultation held last year.
It was clear from responses that there was overwhelming...
Webinar follow up: Uplands
Written by Becky Briggs
On Wednesday 27 March, we held a webinar on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes for upland farmers. In this post, I’ll summarise what we covered and include links for you to learn more.
We were...
Webinar follow up: livestock and grassland
Written by Becky Briggs
We recently held a webinar for livestock and grassland farmers in England. A recording is embedded above.
In the webinar, we gave an overview of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer and how the scheme supports both...
Acting on the recommendations of the Dartmoor Review
Written by The Team
Credit: Stuart Allen
Dartmoor is one of England’s most loved landscapes, with wide open moorland framed by steep woodland valleys and rolling hills.
People are drawn to Dartmoor to immerse themselves in its nature...
Water Restoration Fund: grants now available
Written by The Team
Credit: William Hook
Groups of farmers in England can now apply for a grant to improve freshwater habitats.
Through the new Water Restoration Fund, local groups can apply for funding to bolster their capacity and capabilities...
Storm Henk: grants available for affected farmers
Written by The Team
Credit: Mike Finn
Storm Henk caused significant damage to large swathes of the country. Thousands of acres of farmland were left under water as a result.
Eligible farmers in England who suffered damage to their land...
Why we’re putting area limits on some SFI actions
Written by The Team
Credit: Andrew
Whether you’re designing a new product or policy, testing and gradual rollouts allow teams to gather feedback, grow in understanding and make improvements in a controlled way.
From the beginning — and for...
Horticultural farmers and growers in England – apply for an FETF grant today
Written by Ben Keene
Credit: iorek7z
With the deadline fast approaching, I want to encourage horticulture growers and farmers in England – and contractors to them – to consider applying for a grant offered through...
Farming Podcast: improving animal health and welfare on your farm
Written by Martin Jenkins
In this episode of the Farming podcast, our lead for healthier animals, Martin Jenkins, talks to dairy farmer Karen Halton. They are joined by infectious disease expert and vet James Russell...
Animal Health and Welfare grants now available
Written by Laurren March
Credit: Christopher Dart
You can now apply for an Animal Health and Welfare grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024.
Last month, I blogged about the FETF and improvements we've made to it...
From application to agreement: making the process to join SFI simple
Written by The Team
When you apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), we want your experience to be smooth and we want to offer you as much flexibility as possible.
In this post, we’ll set out what you can do...
Blending private and public finance
Written by The Green Finance Team
Credit: cattan2011
We want farmers and land managers in England to confidently and securely access payments from both the public and private sector for the environmental benefits and food they produce.
In March 2023...
Grants available in 2024
Written by The Team
Credit: David S
In this post, we’ll give you a summary of the grants to look out for this year.
The information published in this post is correct at the time of publication but please note that blog posts do go out of date. For the definitive...
The evidence we use to develop our environmental land management schemes
Written by Dr Anchen Kehler
Credit: Kumweni
We’re committed to ensuring that the policies underpinning our environmental land management schemes are based on the very latest and best possible evidence.
By using...
Webinar follow up: the offer for arable and horticulture growers
Written by Becky Briggs
On Thursday 29 February, we held a webinar for arable and field horticulture growers in England.
In the session, we covered the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship (CS), the...
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund: improving productivity and slurry management grants available
Written by Laurren March
Credit: Steve Knight
I am pleased to say you can now apply for a productivity and slurry management grant through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)...
The future of hedgerow protections in England: consultation response
Written by Richard Harrison
Credit: Peter O'Connor
Hedgerows are a vital part of our countryside. They benefit our wildlife, the environment and our landscapes.
Hedgerows play an important role in farming. They slow...
FiPL spotlight: improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads
Written by Juliette Howlett
The Waveney Farming Cluster receiving a talk from soil a soil compaction specialist.
With a population of just over 6,000, spread across 303 square kilometres, the...
Join our webinar for upland farmers
Written by Becky Briggs
Credit: KevMann16
On Wednesday 27 March, we’re holding a webinar for upland farmers to learn more about the funding opportunities available in England in 2024.
The webinar will focus on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)...
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