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Schemes

More than £400m issued to farmers through stewardship schemes

Schemes

6 months ago

More than £400m issued to farmers through stewardship schemes

A total of £435.6 million has been paid out to farmers through the Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes so far

New govt strategy aims to build healthier food system in Wales

Schemes

1 year ago

New govt strategy aims to build healthier food system in Wales

A new 'Community Food Strategy' has been launched in Wales, aiming to strengthen local food systems and improve healthy eating in the country

NSA condemns govt suspension of 76 capital grants

Schemes

2 years ago

NSA condemns govt suspension of 76 capital grants

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern following the Government’s confirmation to suspend 76 capital grants

DAERA: Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme open for applications

N.Ireland

2 years ago

DAERA: Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme open for applications

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced that a new £1.1 million tranche of the Rural Micro Capi...

NI farmers reminded to ‘opt-in’ to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

N.Ireland

2 years ago

NI farmers reminded to ‘opt-in’ to Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme

Beef farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded that they must ‘opt-in’ to the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme (BCR) on or before the Dece

N.Ireland

2 years ago

DAERA issues nearly £260m in direct payments to farmers

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has today...

DAERA issues nearly £260m in direct payments to farmers

Government

2 years ago

Spring budget: Government extends scope of Agricultural Property Relief

As part of the 2024 spring budget, the UK government has announced an extension to the existing scope of Agricultural Property Relief (APR).

Spring budget: Government extends scope of Agricultural Property Relief

Government

2 years ago

UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes

The UK government has today (Tuesday, February 20) announced a range of new measures aimed at...

UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes

Agri-Business

2 years ago

£1.2bn entered farmers' bank accounts through schemes in 2023

In 2023, the RPA paid over £1.2bn into farmers' bank accounts through the Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes.

£1.2bn entered farmers' bank accounts through schemes in 2023

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Reopening of NI forest grant schemes

Forest Service, a Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs agency, has announced the reopening of two forestry grant schemes.

Reopening of NI forest grant schemes

Agri-Business

3 years ago

DAERA confirms timeline for new farm support programme

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the timeline for the new farm support and development programme.

DAERA confirms timeline for new farm support programme

Agri-Business

3 years ago

Increases to payment rates for upland farmers in ELMs

The UK government has announced changes to the payment rates for upland farmers in environmental land management schemes (ELMs).

Increases to payment rates for upland farmers in ELMs

Schemes

3 years ago

£168m available in farming grants this year

More than £168 million will be available to farmers through 16 different farming grants and competitions around research and innovation this year.

£168m available in farming grants this year

Schemes

4 years ago

New requirement for forestry sector on tree souring

A new requirement for the forestry sector will be piloted to combat the threat from pests and diseases and further strengthen UK biosecurity.

New requirement for forestry sector on tree souring

Schemes

8 years ago

Scottish farmers urged to take advantage of loan schemes

NFU Scotland is urging Scotland’s farmers and crofters to take advantage of Government loan schemes for a vital cashflow boost this October.

Scottish farmers urged to take advantage of loan schemes

N.Ireland

8 years ago

Department rows back on Young Farmers' Payment announcement

The Department of Agriculture (DAERA) has 'clarified' the position in respect of changes to the Young Farmers’ Payment in 2018.

Department rows back on Young Farmers' Payment announcement

N.Ireland

8 years ago

Just 12 Tier 2 projects approved so far

Just 12 Tier 2 applications have been approved so far in Northern Ireland, figures unveiled by the Ulster Unionist Party have revealed.

Just 12 Tier 2 projects approved so far

N.Ireland

9 years ago

Almost 90% of BPS stage two reviews are still ongoing

Almost 90% of the North’s stage two Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reviews are still ongoing,...

Almost 90% of BPS stage two reviews are still ongoing

N.Ireland

9 years ago

Almost 90% of BPS stage two reviews are still ongoing

Almost 90% of Stage II Basic Payment Scheme reviews are still ongoing, shocking figures uncovered by the Ulster Unionist Party have revealed.

Almost 90% of BPS stage two reviews are still ongoing

N.Ireland

9 years ago

Application deadline for Tier 2 of improvement scheme in the North extended

Farmers in Northern Ireland have been given more time to submit applications to Tier 2 of...

Application deadline for Tier 2 of improvement scheme in the North extended

N.Ireland

10 years ago

North’s farmers to receive advanced CAP payments from October

Farmers in Northern Ireland are set to receive advanced CAP payments this year from October 16, the...

North’s farmers to receive advanced CAP payments from October

N.Ireland

10 years ago

North's farmers to receive advanced CAP payments from October

Farmers in Northern Ireland are set to receive advanced CAP payments this year from October 16, the North's Minister for Agriculture has announced.

North's farmers to receive advanced CAP payments from October

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