The European Commission has previously confirmed a new package of measures including an EU wide scheme to incentivise a reduction in milk production worth 12p/litre.
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Cheshire Leader – Impact On The Referendum Decision
There has been some concern over the arrangements for the Rural Development Programme (RDP) in light of the decision to leave the European Union.
Brexit Update: Treasury committed to future funding
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond has announced the Treasury’s decision to guarantee agricultural spending through to 2020.
Rostons mobile App is now available
Rostons are pleased to announce that their mobile App for iOS and Android phones is available for free download now!
Rostons Press Release – Hedge Cutting Derogation 2016
Rostons have recently been successful in applying for a Cross Compliance Derogation under GAEC7a that provides landowners with permission to cut or trim hedges in August this year. This is usually a time when hedge cutting is restricted, but Carys Studley of Rostons comments that “should landowners intend to sow oil seed rape on land parcels that they claim Basic Payment on, a Derogation can be applied for”. There is also a Derogation available for sowing temporary grass.
Rostons Press Release – Basic Payment – Accountable People
It has recently been announced that the RPA seem unlikely to require the details of the well publicised “accountable people” requirement that was needed as part of the Basic Payment 2016 terms.
Rostons Press Release – Basic Payment 2015, Recent Update, Payment Window Extension
It has this morning been announced by Phil Hogan, the European Agriculture Commissioner that he intends to allow an extension to the deadline to make BPS 2015 payments.
Rostons Press Release – Fracking Gets The Go Ahead In North Yorkshire
The recent announcement that planning permission has been granted for Fracking in North Yorkshire, could lead to further applications within the Cheshire Region.
HS2 Phase 2A update: Property compensation and assistance package now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2A route.
From today those property compensation schemes that were consulted on earlier this year are now available for owner-occupiers along the HS2 Phase 2a route between the West Midlands and Crewe.
Those affected will be receiving letters shortly to confirm the position. Recent changes also mean eligible owner-occupiers can nominate local surveyors to value their property.