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Application Windows Window 1 – Opening June 2026 To open June 2026 for farms less than 50ha or those with no current environmental land management scheme. This includes: Note: Farms under 50ha with a current scheme can apply. Window 2 – Opening September 2026 Open to all farms. What’s Changing[…]
The application window for the next round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2026) will open on 17 March. Note this will be the final standalone round of FETF in its current form. Defra intend to simplify the application process and target funding more effectively from 2027. You[…]
Starting January 2026 the application window will open in March and close on 15th May, in line with the current SAF period. From 2026 you will have the choice to enter the SFS which will be the main support available to farmers or claim the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). BPS payments will be reduced[…]
Following the prolonged summer drought, water usage has become a key concern for many farms. If your supply is through United Utilities and you’d like to review consumption and explore cost-saving measures, the company is offering free water audits for farms in Cheshire. To check eligibility or arrange an audit,[…]
Now is a good time to prepare for a future capital grant application if you have projects that you believe may be eligible for funding. Recent grant rounds have been open for short windows, and it is likely that a high volume of applications will arise in future rounds. Therefore,[…]
Biodiversity Net Gain continues to be a defining principle within the UK planning policy, with all planning applications requiring a 10% net gain in biodiversity value, this includes development projects such as new slurry lagoons, silage clamps and livestock sheds. This typically means protecting existing habitats, creating new ones, and[…]
Anyone who has a Mid-Tier agreement expiring on 31st December 2025 should have received an email or letter from the RPA offering a 12 month extension. You must reply by 23:59 on 27 November 2025 to except this extension, you won’t be able to extend your agreement after this date.[…]
Sustainable Farm Incentive The SFI is now closed for new applications. A new iteration is expected Summer 2026 Current agreements will run their course, and you should continue to fill in your annual declarations and Rotational Actions Form (ROF) which will release the final quarterly payment of the year. The[…]
The application window is open for 6 weeks from today (29 May) and will close at midday on 10 July 2025. The fund is part of the Farming Investment Fund. It helps farmers, growers, foresters and contractors invest in equipment and technology that improve productivity, manage slurry, and support animal health[…]
Natural Flood Management Offer – Trees for Climate We are thrilled to announce that the Trees for Climate scheme with the Mersey Forest is once again open for planting in the 2025-26 season for those in Cheshire. This local initiative aims to support farmers and landowners in creating woodland, orchards and low density planting on their farm . One of the[…]
