Georgina Wallis, Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer attended a National CSF Partnerships meeting in DEFRA Nobel House, London on Tuesday 4th April to discuss the work that the CSF catchments partnerships are doing across the country and to provide future ideas and feedback to Natural England. 

Please like and follow our new Facebook Page – Nene and Welland Catchment Sensitive Farming @NeneandWellandCSF.

Here we will provide regular updates on the project in the local area, including upcoming events and funding opportunities.

The third year of the Countryside Stewardship scheme has opened for applications. As of Friday 10^th March, farmers and land managers can apply for the Mid Tier and Higher Tier of Countryside Stewardship. Catchment Sensitive Farming is focused on providing advice and guidance on the Mid Tier of Countryside Stewardship, which offers 5-year agreements for environmental improvements in the wider countryside, such as reducing diffuse water pollution or improving the environment for birds, pollinators and farm wildlife. There are also a number of capital grants available. Mid Tier applications need to be submitted by 30 September 2017 and you need to request a Mid Tier application pack by 31 July. The application window will close on 30 September 2017. For more information on Countryside Stewardship in the Nene and Welland catchments please call Georgina Wallis on 07921 941734. You can see more about the scheme by going to: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/countryside-stewardship-get-paid-for-environmental-land-management. 

Free one-to-one advice visits are still available on topics such as farm infrastructure audits, pesticide handling facilities, soil and nutrient management, as well as free fertiliser spreader and pellet applicator calibration. The advice you receive will be confidential and tailored to you farm business.

If you would like a full list of the types of visits on offer, or would like a general Catchment Sensitive Farming visit please get in contact with Georgina Wallis on: 07921941734 or 01536 526438 or georgina@rnrp.org

Advice visits can be arranged at a time to suit you and please take advantage whilst they are still FREE.

Catchment Sensitive Farming and the CFE invite you to a breakfast meeting on using Countryside Stewardship for your farm’s wildlife, pollinators and cleaner water.

The event is being held at Maidford Village Hall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 (7.45am – 10am)

Please click here for the full event details and how to book on.