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The Farming Advice Service (FAS) is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). We provide free, confidential advice to help farmers in England understand and meet the requirements of cross-compliance. These requirements apply to you if you are a Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), Countryside Stewardship, or Environmental Stewardship claimant.

Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for the livestock sector. At the NFU Conference on 22 February, plans were unveiled for the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway – a programme of financial support for farmers in the pig, cattle, sheep and poultry sectors.

The PCF is looking to create a short video to illustrate the work of Farm Support Groups across the UK – if you might be interested in taking part, please let Ellie know at [email protected]

Dozens of farmers across Lancashire are starting to learn new skills thanks to a major investment in the very latest technology through a new collaboration between the county’s colleges and employers.

A major investment into the agricultural industry has seen farmers learn new skills after the purchase of two new tractors.

Workers in the agriculture sector from across Lancashire are learning new skills thanks to an innovative new initiative led by Myerscough College.

Dozens of farmers across Lancashire are starting to learn new skills thanks to a major investment in the very latest technology through a new collaboration between the county’s colleges and employers

Myerscough College and University Centre puts sustainability at the heart of its philosophy, and is one of the College’s three strategic goals and values.

Defra’s FARMING INVESTMENT FUND was LAUNCHED yesterday including a smaller grant – the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund – and the larger “Farming Transformation” Fund.

Those who have not yet signed up to the Farm For The Future programme with us; to participate in the business & environmental workshop & 1:1 support, there is still time!