Young family start 25-year tenancy on new organic farm

Amy and Lance Charity, with a background in farming from their families, have become the new tenants of Hungary Lane Farm, located on the 2,500-acre Paget Estate that straddles the border between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. They have committed to a 25-year tenancy agreement and both previously leased a council farm holding. Hungary Lane Farm, covering…

King’s charity issues £450k in funding to help rural and farming projects

The Royal Countryside Fund, founded by the King, has announced a donation of nearly £450,000 to support rural and farming initiatives across the UK. The funding will support those living and working in the countryside, many of whom are facing increasing challenges such as rising costs, extreme weather and isolation. The King’s charity, who founded…

Vets welcome new commitment to securing NI access to livestock medicines

Vets have welcomed a new government commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines following Brexit. The government has today (1 February) established the new Veterinary Medicines Working Group, which will explore options to safeguard supply. The group will be appointed rapidly and will report its…

Flood-hit farmers can now apply for up to £25,000 in support

Farmers impacted by the recent flooding can now apply for up to £25,000 in financial support as part of a new fund unveiled by the government. Farmers who have suffered uninsurable damage to their land following the recent winter storms will be able to apply for the grants. It has been made possible through the…

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