More space for EFS higher participants
More applicants will be allowed on to the latest tranche of the Environmental Farming Scheme higher level, DAERA has confirmed.
Last year, less than a quarter of the 966 applicants in the fourth tranche of the scheme received agreement offers.
“Due to the demand in previous years, DAERA intends to increase the number of agreements it issues this year. For those farmers who were unsuccessful with previous applications, it may be worth trying again this year,” states new guidance from DAERA.
EFS higher level is for land in environmentally designated areas and applications for the fifth tranche of the scheme close on 21 May.
Tough as old boots : Farmers told to open up on mental health
11 May 2021 |
Farmers are being asked to share the poster to let others know that help is always available (Photo: FCN)
A charity has developed a campaign to encourage farmers to talk about personal wellbeing during this year s mental health awareness week.
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is asking farmers if they really are as tough as old boots throughout the course of this week s annual initiative.
The charity s campaign seeks to break down some of the ways in which farmers might put on a brave face and avoid talking about difficult topics such as suicide, bereavement and loneliness.
Young man in a field and a tractor on a background. Concept of agriculture and field works.
“What about you?” It’s a greeting we often use.
Perhaps you haven’t seen someone for a while, so when you do, you naturally begin, “What about you?” However, if you suspect they have been finding life tough, then your question, has an altogether deeper meaning behind it. They may have been suffering, and you want them to know that you genuinely care.
As a part-time farmer, who loves the countryside and its people, “What about you?” is a question I passionately believe every one of us needs to ask ourselves and answer honestly. In