After the exchange rate for the Basic Payment Scheme was announced at the end of September this year, DEFRA has now confirmed the 2017 payment values which are as follows:
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Connecting Shropshire – Superfast Broadband
Connecting Shropshire is a government supported scheme to bring faster broadband to the rural parts of Shropshire. Work is currently ongoing across the county installing new masts and fibre optic cables.
New schemes announced to aid business development in rural areas and the agricultural sector
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Apply now for the The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme
Are you a small/medium sized family farm? If so the Farm Resilience Programme may benefit your business.
Grassland derogations for livestock manure in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
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New Team Members Join the Rostons Professional Team
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HS2 Phase 2A and Phase 2B update
The Secretary of State has announced the depositing of the Hybrid Bill for HS2 Phase 2A from Birmingham to Crewe and confirmation of the route north of Crewe being Phase 2B.
Cross Compliance – Hedgerow Derogation – Oil Seed Rape or Temporary Grass – Application Available
Under the cross compliance rules, GAEC 7A states that the cutting or trimming of hedges are banned between 1st March and 31st August 2017.
Small Dairy Farmer Scheme
On Friday the RPA announced that a fund of £8.5 million has been made available for small English dairy farmers. Eligible farmers who apply will receive a one-off payment.