Payday checklist: Single Payment Scheme 2013
Farmers reported a much improved service from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) for 2012 – which is certainly in contrast to earlier years. The checklist (below) provides some key issues to be aware of before making your claim, says Ed Barker.
Budget brings some benefits for farmers
Farmers and rural businesses will see some benefits from last month’s Budget – but there was frustration too that the government could have done more.
Farm leaders discuss supermarket pledges
NFU leaders met Tesco representatives to discuss the supermarket’s commitments to “source closer to home” and build partnerships with British farmers.
Farming joins forces to attract new entrants
Hundreds of jobs could be created by an industry-led apprenticeship programme to boost training opportunities in food and farming and help young people develop careers in agriculture.
Former farm minister Jim Paice to retire as MP
Tributes are being paid to former farm minister Jim Paice, who has chosen to stand down as an MP at the next general election.
Vital repairs needed to rural road network
The Country Land and Business Association is urging local councils in the region to undertake vital repairs to minor roads and rural routes seriously damaged by winter weather.
Milk producers can ‘unite for a better deal’
Dairy farmers will have more power to get a good deal in the marketplace under changes that came into effect on Monday (8 April), says the government.
MP backs growth agenda for Lea Valley
Harlow MP Robert Halfon met glasshouse growers at the House of Commons last month to mark National Salad Awareness Day.
Sir Jim Paice joins NIAB Board
Former farm minister Jim Paice has been appointed to the board of NIAB – the Cambridge-based centre for applied crop research and knowledge transfer.
Four growers elected to NFU Sugar Board
NFU sugar board chairman William Martin and sugar board member John Goodchild have both been re-elected to the board for a further three years.