Wet weather – temporary adjustments to agri-environment schemes

Following the Farm to Fork Summit, the government is providing support to farmers affected by wet weather by introducing temporary adjustments for some agri-environment scheme options

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Defra has introduced some agri-environment scheme flexibility in response to the recent wet weather. It is option specific, so take a look. If you're unsure talk to RPA . National Farmers' Union NFU Environment defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/14/wet…

Meet your poultry experts at the British Pig and Poultry Fair

🗓️15 – 16 May 2024

📍Halls 10, 11 and 12, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

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It's National Plant Health week!🌳
Below are tools available to help you protect trees and woodland

A farmers guide to ash dieback👉55qt.short.gy/6g319l

How to spot signs of ash dieback👉55qt.short.gy/qjs8cx

How to identify Oak Processionary Moth👉55qt.short.gy/5n1b2d

Farming Recovery Fund – NFU raises concerns with Defra

Following the announcement of Defra’s Farming Recovery Fund we surveyed our members to understand what support they needed following flood damage.

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NFU members | What do the new environmental targets mean for farming?

Join the Environment and Climate community to access exclusive content.

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'Police and Crime Commissioner elections provide a timely opportunity to shine a light on rural crime.'

NFU Vice President Beeston Hall Salers wants rural crime to be seen as a priority by candidates standing in the PCC elections tomorrow.

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NFU members | Make rural crime a priority

With PCC (police and crime commissioner) elections taking place in England and Wales, the NFU is campaigning for urgent action on rural crime.

✍️Sign the NFU's open letter

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Support schemes checklist: what's on offer for spring 2024?

As the agricultural transition continues, the NFU's expert team gives a seasonal snapshot covering all the key support scheme developments to be aware of.

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💧Fund to help farmers manage their water resources

📋Deadline for applications is 16 June at 23:59

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Entries for Bees’ Needs champion awards are open until 12 May. You might have created wildflower areas, managed hedgerows or done other activities on farm to help pollinators thrive. Celebrate the great work by farmers & others & nominate yourself here gov.uk/government/pub…

📢 NFU members | Have your say on the future of biomethane

The NFU will be responding to the government’s Call for Evidence on developing future policy support ‘to maximise the potential of the biomethane market’.

🗓️ Submit views before 22 April

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Hedgerow regulations to come into law

Legislation on future regulations has been laid before parliament, with proposals to continue many of the exemptions which were offered under cross compliance – a key NFU ask.

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Apply now for the Water Restoration Fund

Groups of farmers can now apply for large grants to help improve water bodies such as rivers and lakes from the new Water Restoration Fund.

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Farming Recovery Fund – Defra lifts 150m eligibilty rule

After extensive talks with National Farmers' Union, Defra has now reversed the 150 metre rule, with farmers now able to receive payments for all land parcels in the named, eligible areas.

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Too often, rural communities do not feel protected🚔

Rural crime restricts our ability to produce food and care for nature❌

We're asking farmers and growers to sign our open letter to Police & Crime Commissioners and demand action👉 ow.ly/fSCJ50RbchZ

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Make rural crime a priority: sign the NFU’s open letter 📝

With PCC (police and crime commissioner) elections taking place in England and Wales, the NFU is campaigning for urgent action on rural crime.

Add your name here👉 nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…

📢 Farming Recovery Fund opens

The Farming Recovery Fund was announced in January in the aftermath of Storm Henk to help those affected, with eligible farmers set to benefit from grant support of up to £25,000.

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We're running 2️⃣ online workshops aimed at those in farming or #horticulture who have experience with (or an interest in) wet #peatlands farming/ #paludiculture . Share your thoughts on how to raise the water table while protecting yields
🗓️Friday 19 Apr
➡️paludiculture.org.uk/events

NFU members | Want to talk to the NFU's poultry experts?

You can meet them at the British Pig and Poultry Fair on 15-16 May at the NEC, Birmingham.

Further details here👉ow.ly/nugy50R9fV2