CCA Rural

14/05/2026

Although the date for the SFI26 has not yet been confirmed.. It is still a good idea to get you ducks 🦆 in a row for any funding you may wish to apply for 💰 .. Capital Grants will also be opening in July … Get Ahead and have the best chance to succeed with your funding … Get in touch if you need help with your planning 🐑 🐮 🐷 🌱

Through Capital Grants in 2026, £225 million will be available to support farmers, land managers and rural businesses to deliver environmental improvements across England. This post summarises the offer and sets out the steps you can take to prepare before

14/05/2026

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/12/farming-collaboration-fund-webinar-for-potential-delivery-partners/

On 19 May, we’re hosting a webinar for those interested in becoming delivery partners for the Farmer Collaboration Fund.

07/05/2026

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/07/consultation-reminder-animal-health-and-welfare-mandatory-measures/

This is a reminder that the consultation will close on 18 May at 23:59. If you have not yet responded, we encourage you to share your views before the deadline.

06/05/2026

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/06/get-ready-to-apply-for-sfi26/

Initial information on the SFI26 scheme is now live on GOV.UK for farmers who may be eligible to apply in Window 1.

06/05/2026

Looking for land to rent 👀 🐑

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164.79 Acres of Grassland Available to Rent in Four Lots at Parks Farm, Wildboarclough, Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0BQ. Available imminently until 31st October 2026. The land will be of interest to neighbouring and local farmers. Please contact Sally Belfield or Graham Watkins for more informat...

01/05/2026

With only a month to go until the funding opens for small farms under the SFI26 offers .. It is important that all your land maps are correct to get the most out of the funding .. I doubt the pots will stay open for long so get ahead of the game for the best opportunity to be granted funding 🐮 🐷 🐑 🌱

29/04/2026

We have had a week off in the sunshine - Highcliffe Hobbs is up for sale and ready for a job 🐑

16/04/2026

If you have turnover of more than 50K and are concerned or need help for the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) recording .. Get in touch 🐑 We have a whole team ready to support you with the new roll out and how it may affect you. We have various fee options for you to choose from . We offer on farm visits and virtual meetings to support you. Drop us a line 🐑🐄🐖🐏🌱 Clayton Chartered Certified Accountants

30/03/2026

The Farming Advisory Service are holding some FREE events to support you to apply for funding relating to some of the Catchment Sensitive Farming Items. It is a requirement for farmers to have an on-farm visit for this funding and these events are aimed at supporting preparation . With Funding opening in July it is important to get ahead of the game and have your ducks in a row to be successful. 🐑🐖🐄🐑

www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/csf/events

30/03/2026

The new funding pots will be opening in June for small farms of under 50 Hectare, It will only be open for a very short period that is expected to be 8 weeks depending on uptake .. If you want to be in with a shout for funding for your smallholding or small farm get in touch for support on how to apply and what you need to have ready to put your application in swiftly .. 🐑🐖🐄🌱