Now is the time to submit applications for Countryside Stewardship grants, you can find all of the information on the various schemes below.
You will also find a useful update on this year's Basic Payment Scheme, with the application window opening just next week on Tuesday 12 March
If you have recently been approached by a private company requiring access over your land, you can find out about your rights and options in Alex Rew's article which outlines how Stags could help you in your negotiations.
We've also included a copy of our latest Farms and Land magazine, which includes a review of 2019, a guide to adding value in the run up to selling your farm and discussions on the best time of year to sell.
We hope that you find this an interesting read and if you require further information or advice, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
The Stags Rural team
Diary dates: 'tis the season for poultry sales
Don't forget to pick up your festive bird at one of our Christmas poultry sales!
Click here to read Diary dates: 'tis the season for poultry sales.
Basic Payment Scheme 2020 update
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has announced that the Basic Payment Scheme 2020 application window will open on 12 March, giving landowners nine weeks
to submit their applications by the 15 May deadline.
Click here to read Basic Payment Scheme 2020 update.
Countryside Stewardship application window now open
Applications can now be submitted for Mid-Tier, Higher-Tier, the four Wildlife Offers (Arable, Lowland Grazing, Upland and Mixed Farming) and the Hedgerows and Boundaries Capital Grant.
Click here to read Countryside Stewardship application window now open.
Funding for woodland: your options
Emily Woodruff of Stags Professional Services discusses your options when it comes to funding for woodland creation.
Click here to read Funding for woodland: your options.
Planning: what is fall back and how can it benefit you?
Alister Smith of Stags Planning department discusses the benefits of using a fall-back argument when it comes to planning applications.
Click here to read Planning: what is fall back and how can it benefit you?.
Rights over land and compensation
Alex Rew of Stags Professional Services offers advice to anyone approached by companies requiring access over their private land.
Click here to read Rights over land and compensation.
Farms and Land magazine
Take a look at the latest edition of Stags Farms and Land magazine.
Click here to read Farms and Land magazine.
