Subscribers Only 8 December 2021 BPS & Agri-Environment Payments The RPA paid 97% of BPS claimants on the first day of the window (1.2% more than last year). In To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 7 December 2021 Lamb Exports to the US The Government has confirmed exports of British lamb to the US will resume in 2022. The ‘Small Ruminants Rule’ which To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 2 December 2021 SFI 2022 Detail Defra has announced more details on how the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will operate in 2022 and the years after. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 November 2021 Beef & Lamb Markets – Nov ’21 Both GB farmgate beef and lamb prices remain exceptionally high. The GB average deadweight prime cattle price is in the To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 November 2021 Bovine TB Consultation in Wales The Welsh Government has announced a 12 week consultation period on proposed changes to the Bovine TB eradication programme. The To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 November 2021 Avian Flu Update – Nov ’21 Since our last article there has been multiple reported cases of Avian Flu and number of 3km Protection Zones and To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 25 November 2021 November Arable Roundup The price of UK cereals have continued to show strength throughout the last month. Concern over global availability has pushed To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 November 2021 Dairy Update – Nov ’21 UK milk production for October is lower than last year and supplies remain tight. As is usual for this time To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 November 2021 Farm Business Income Latest farm income figures released by Defra show a surprising increase. The figures are for Farm Business Income (FBI). This To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 November 2021 Slaughter Incentive Payment for Pigs The Government has introduced a Slaughter Incentive Payment Scheme (SIPS) with the aim of increasing the throughput of pigs via To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 November 2021 Friesian Farm Update The latest figures for our Friesian Farm model illustrates the rapidly changing fortunes of dairy farming as milk prices and To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 24 November 2021 Scottish Water Legislation Following a consultation earlier this year, the Scottish Government has published new legislation for the protection of water. The Water To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 22 November 2021 COP26 and Agriculture Over the past month or so, you are unlikely to have turned on your TV and not seen mention of To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 22 November 2021 AHDB Consultation – Nov ’21 Defra has launched a new consultation on changes to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The consultation, launched on To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 22 November 2021 OSR Area to Rise The results of the annual Early Bird Survey of UK planted intentions show a 13% rise in rapeseed area for To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 18 November 2021 Environment Act Passed The Environment Bill finally received Royal Assent on the 9th November. The Government’s flagship environmental legislation has had a long To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 16 November 2021 Farming Investment Fund A new capital grant scheme for English farmers has opened. The Farming Investment Fund (FIF) is designed to help farmers To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 8 November 2021 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme Scotland The Scottish Government has announced the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) will open for a full application round in 2022. In To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 8 November 2021 Avian Flu – Nov ’21 An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across the whole of Great Britain as of 5pm on 3 To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 8 November 2021 Delinking & Lump Sum Defra’s response to the Delinking and Lump Sum consultation which closed on 11th August (see article https://abcbooks.co.uk/lump-sum-and-delinking/) has been delayed. To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 1 November 2021 BPS Rates 2021 The BPS payment rates for 2021 have been published by Defra. This is rather earlier than normal and bodes well To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 28 October 2021 The Budget In his second Budget of 2021, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak set out the Government’s tax and spending plans with the To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 27 October 2021 Net Zero Strategy Ahead of COP 26, the UK has set out how it will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin
Subscribers Only 27 October 2021 Dairy Update – Oct ’21 Production Global milk forecasts have been reduced as we head towards winter. The challenging weather and increase in feed costs, To access this post, you must subscribe to our bulletin (90-day free trial available) Professional Update Bulletin