Basic Payment Entitlements
The RPA has confirmed there will be no mechanism for the transfer of Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements after 15th May 2023. In effect, all entitlements will become obsolete at this time and hold no future value. Therefore, please do contact WebbPaton on 01793 842055 or post@webbpaton.co.uk if you have any surplus entitlements to sell or […]
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is now open for Animal Health and Welfare Items. You can apply for between £1,000 and £25,000 towards buying new equipment, and popular items include livestock handling systems and weighing equipment, CCTV and cow brushes. Please note, the grant is competitive and if oversubscribed, the RPA will prioritise […]
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is now open for Productivity and Slurry Items. You can apply for between £1,000 and £25,000 towards buying new equipment and popular items include stock heat detection equipment, slurry dribble bars, CCTV, rainwater harvesting systems and direct drills. Please note, the grant is competitive and if oversubscribed, the […]
Entitlements Wanted!
Following a busy start to the entitlement trading season, WebbPaton have seen a dramatic increase in sale values being achieved. This is primarily due to there being a lack of supply which has pushed the price up. Last week WebbPaton were trading between £160 and £190 per unit plus VAT. If you or your clients […]
WebbPaton’s 2022 Farm Business Update
They’re back! After not being able to hold them last year, we are delighted to be able to run our seminars again this year, albeit slightly later than usual. The first one will take place on 21st March, keep a look out for your invitation in the post, or if you would like to book […]
Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant
Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant applications are now open! These are grouped into three categories: Boundaries, Trees and Orchards – eg hedgerow planting, laying, gapping up and stone wall restoration etc; Water Quality – eg fencing, concrete yard renewal, roofing over FYM/slurry stores, rainwater goods etc; and Air Quality – eg automatic slurry scraper and low […]
Farming Transformation Fund
DEFRA have now opened the second phase of its Farming Transformation Fund. This phase is labelled ‘Improving Farm Productivity’ and supports investments of over £82,500 with a 40% grant of up to £500,000. The minimum grant is £35,000. What the grants are for: The use of robotic or autonomous equipment and systems to aid crop […]