by Kate Speke-Adams | Nov 29, 2023 | News
We have been told this morning that our application to DEFRA’s Landscape Recovery scheme has been successful! The bid was supported by 36 landowners stretching from Leominster to Goodrich, covering 4500hectares of farmland. The Wyescapes Landscape Recovery...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Nov 14, 2023 | News
We ask Karen Powell, Managing Director at CXCS, for her views on agriculture and what the future holds for farms in our county 1 Tell us what CXCS does? We’re specialists in agricultural compliance, so help English and Welsh farmers prepare for inspections, secure...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Nov 1, 2023 | News
To support the continued development and expansion of Herefordshire Rural Hub we are seeking a Finance Officer to join our team. This role has the opportunity to develop and expand its remit over time as our organization continues to grow. The Finance Officer role is...
by Frances Keogh | Sep 1, 2023 | News
Optimal Shelterbelts (OSBs) play an important role in maintaining the functionality of farm ecosystems and deliver a multitude of benefits, most importantly regulating the water cycle, preventing soil erosion and improving wildlife habitats. A small amount of...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Aug 25, 2023 | News
Avara are working with their suppliers to change the way poultry litter is managed in Herefordshire. They explain “The continued deterioration of the Wye has been well reported and, while the root causes are many and complex, the role of phosphate, from poultry...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Aug 25, 2023 | News
400 farmers in Herefordshire have received letters from the Environment Agency’s remote inspection team this week identifying potential beaches of Rule 6 the Farming Rules for Water which requires appropriate action to be taken to prevent soil erosion and...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Aug 25, 2023 | News
The landscapes of the Wye are synonymous with farming. Farming that has adapted and evolved as a result of innovation, government policy, global politics, the economy and many other drivers over the years. Now climate and changing weather patterns are driving rapid...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Aug 9, 2023 | News
The Rural Enterprise Fund is a capital grant scheme to support sole traders, micro and small businesses to develop new products and facilities in rural areas of Herefordshire. This includes farm businesses looking to diversify outside of agriculture. Capital grants...
by Kate Speke-Adams | Aug 9, 2023 | News
The Marches Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size. Their team offers free impartial business support,...
