Farm Office Services

01/03/2026

Another fantastic weekend at the IAgSA Conference!

The team kicked things off with a visit to hawkstonearms and a tour of the brewery – with a few well-earned samples along the way. 🍻

We rounded off the weekend with an insightful panel discussion featuring Sally and Becca, followed by a great presentation from Alice on Making Tax Digital. 🧾📊💻

A brilliant few days of learning, networking and team time! 💡🤝 📚

24/02/2026

DEFRA has released several new announcements today.

We’ve shared a summary and key details in our latest email newsletter. If you haven’t received a copy and would like one, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to send it to you.

If you’re not currently on our mailing list and would like to be added, please contact us by direct message or email us, and we’ll include you in future updates.

Stay up to date with the latest developments by joining our mailing list.

24/02/2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipment-and-technology-fund-fetf-2026

Apply for a FETF grant for help to buy items that improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare.

24/02/2026

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/24/sfi26-details-definitions-and-what-to-expect/

In this post, we explain what to expect from the Sustainable Farming Incentive offer in 2026. We also share the list of the 71 actions available in the new offer, with payment rates.

16/02/2026

We’re hiring!

We are looking for a full time office-based bookkeeper to join our team. We welcome applicants of any age and level of experience including those looking for an apprenticeship. Knowledge of farming would be preferred.

Modern offices on a farm, friendly office team and 4 day work week (Monday-Thursday). Please contact [email protected] for more details.

08/01/2026

DEFRA have just announced that there will be two 2 SFI application windows in June and September 2026. No details as yet, but we will keep you updated.

For the DEFRA blog please see, https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/08/the-new-sfi-offer-for-2026/

07/01/2026

PLEASE SHARE: Set your reminder as Phase 1 of RABI’s Winter Grant 2026 opens Monday 19 January at 12pm rabi.org.uk/wintergrant/

We’re offering £400 per household to support working farming people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with essential living costs this winter.

⏰Set your reminders, as there are 2,000 grants available, split across two phases:

📍Phase 1: Monday 19 January, 12pm
📍Phase 2: Monday 2 February, 12pm

➡️ Some applicants may be asked to complete an extra bank verification step before submitting their application. You may be sent a 6-digit code by text or email to confirm your details.

Get prepared! Check if you qualify and get your details ready so you’re prepared. Find out more at rabi.org.uk/wintergrant/
Demand will be extremely high, so apply as soon as the portal opens to avoid missing out.

P.S. Know someone this could help? Encourage them to apply from 19 January.

23/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Farm Office Services team.

🎄🎅🏻🦌☃️❄️

The office will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December and will reopen on 9am on Monday 5th January. Should you have any urgent queries in the meantime you can contact Alice or Sally directly. 📞

😋🍰✨🫖

Photos from our lovely festive afternoon tea at cutthorpecreamery

23/12/2025

An early Christmas present!

Please contact us if you have any queries on the changes.

BIG NEWS 🚨🚨

The Government has just announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold will be increased from £1m to £2.5m when it is introduced next year. 📈

READ MORE: https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4523650/iht-thresholds-raised-pre-christmas-miracle-family-farms

26/11/2025

Autumn Budget 2025 - Today’s budget has had plenty of build up with more rumours and leaks than we ever thought possible but we finally know what is changing. Turns out there’s quite a lot changing slightly, but nothing too major.

Unfortunately there wasn’t the good news we were hoping for but it is definitely not as bad as last year. We have summarised the main changes and shared them with our email distribution list.

If you would like to receive this update and joining our mailing list please let us know.

15/10/2025

Countryside Stewardship extended - those with their CS agreement set to expire on 31st December will be offered a one-year extension. The RPA will write to eligible farmers with details.