Future Farmscapes: South West Peak

Future Farmscapes

Project summary

Important information for farmers about the transition from the Common Agricultural Policy to the UK’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme as we come out of the EU.

Click Here to view the Agricultural transition plan 2021 to 2024 (PDF)

Click Here to view the Farming is changing in England from 1 January 2021 booklet, which was produced with farmers and land owners in mind (PDF).

Future Farmscapes is working to build stronger relationships between farmers, communities, and conservation organisations throughout the South West Peak.

This project is supported by our Farm Link Workers (Andrew and David) who are experts in communicating the ideas of conservation and relating these concepts to the folks who live and work in the area. They are providing an essential link between our other projects, such as Slowing the Flow, Glorious Grasslands or Working for Waders (among many others) and local individuals or groups who may be interested in working with the Partnership.

For local projects that aim to improve to the appearance, environment, economy, and community of the South West Peak in general the Local Farm Grant fund may be awarded. This is a great opportunity to benefit from one or more of our on-going projects and help to improve a spot in the South West Peak that you think might need a little help.

Looking for some useful tips, tools and advice on slurry and manure management? Check out this page from our friends at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Updated August 2020

Click Here to View the Local Farm Grant Information Sheet

Click Here to View the Local Farm Grant Application Packet

Improving relationships between landowners, farmers and others living, working or visiting the South West Peak
Offering opportunities for farmers and residents to be involved in making decisions about what gets funding and where projects will happen
Ensuring the success of other Partnership programs by improving communication on the ground
Working to employ individuals already from the South West Peak who have an understanding of the important issues affecting residents and visitors alike
Forging strong ties between land managers and conservation groups

Learn More about Our Local Farm Grants

Farmers and Landowners can apply for small grants of up to £1000 if you have match funding.
Grant projects should target the conservation and enhancement of the landscape.
Projects can also target improving biodiversity, cultural heritage and other services that are beneficial to the local community.
Click Here to View the Local Farm Grant Application Form.
Contact Us if you have any questions at all.

Leave machinery and farm animals alone – don’t interfere with animals even if you think they’re in distress. Try to alert the farmer instead.

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Co-operate with people at work in the countryside. For example, keep out of the way when farm animals are being gathered or moved and follow directions from the farmer.