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Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme Update – Claims for round 2 applications now must be submitted by Midnight 31st July 2020. Round 3 is likely to be pushed back from this Autumn to early 2021. Improving Farm Productivity Grants and Growth Program Grants – not open to new applications. But the RPA is issuing deadline … Read more

Our planning team here at Rostons have been successful in obtaining planning permission for several applications recently. Some of these include: Agricultural workers dwelling Permission for a permanent residence for a farmworker on site. Temporary agricultural workers dwelling Permission for a temporary residence (3 years) for a farmworker on site. Agricultural building for fodder and … Read more

We are currently seeing signs that construction is returning to life, with many of the housebuilders opening up sites, concrete factories now making concrete available and a general resurgence in the hire of plant and machinery. The debate over HS2 continues and it is clear that following Covid-19, the Country as a whole will see … Read more

During the last few weeks, you may have expected to see a downturn in AMC inquiries, however, we are continuing to hear from current and new AMC customers.  The take-home message from the AMC is that they are “open for business” as they are long term lenders. Customers are looking to reap the benefit of … Read more

Over the lockdown period, there have been a notable number of successes for the Rostons team: Basic Payment Scheme Over 600 claims submitted across England, Wales and Cross Border. Countryside stewardship Over 60 expressions of interest and applications and over 30 annual revenue claims submitted. Farm business tenancies and annual grazing licenses Over 60 agreements … Read more

On a positive note, what a fantastic spring we have had weather-wise. This has enabled farmers to get on top of jobs following the unprecedented wet autumn and winter. Where many people did not expect to get crops harvested or grown this spring, they have managed to do so which is tremendous for the industry. … Read more