Update Winter 2024

Update Winter 2024

Seeds Despite the current political turmoil, the SFI scheme remains the main way for farmers to claw back some or all of what was the Basic Payment Scheme. The two most popular options have been ALH 2 (winter bird food) and SAM3 (herbal Leys) due to their relatively...
Update Spring 2024

Update Spring 2024

Seeds The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for England and the gradual removal of BPS / SFP are the biggest change to agricultural support in a generation. Prices for our produce at, or below cost of production, will result in most farmers signing up to SFI to...
Update Winter 2023

Update Winter 2023

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is now fully open for farmers to apply, with over 15,000 having now expressed an interest and over 5000 in the application process. Given the challenging conditions this autumn, these numbers are likely to increase significantly...
Update Spring 2023

Update Spring 2023

Seeds New leys are the only way to get a return on such expensive fertilisers. As grass leys get older, weeds and annual meadow grass become established, and yield response to fertiliser reduces.   Unlike most inputs, Grass Ley Mixtures have had little or no price...
Agricultural Shows – 2023

Agricultural Shows – 2023

We are delighted to be at the following agricultural shows in 2023. Burwarton Show, Shropshire, Thursday 3rd August 2023 Tenbury Show, Worcestershire, Saturday 5th August 2023 UK Dairy Day, Telford, Wednesday 13th September 2023 We look forward to seeing you, our...