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23rd February 2024
Cornwall Council has announced a ‘call for sites’ for housing and economic land for inclusion in the next round of consultation, in preparation for the next Local Plan. Kivells’ Professional Team can assist in the application process and provide expert advice on potential for the site and subsequent planning and promotion matters. Please contact your nearest Kivells office for further assistance:- Liskeard – 01579 345 543 Launceston – 01566...
27th March 2023

Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

The deadline for applying for the Productivity and Slurry Grant is fast approaching, with items such as dribble bars, trailing shoes, direct drills and weed wipers available with a grant of 40% of the standardised cost. The application window for these closes Tuesday 4th April at 12 noon. The application window for Animal Health and Welfare items, such as handling systems, crushes, crates and enrichment items, has just opened and will be open...
24th March 2023

Latest Changes to Stewardship Grant Funding

Since the payment rates were increased for stewardship grant funding at the start of the year, with sheep netting fencing now at £7.47 per metre as an example of these rates finally starting to catch up to costs, other recent developments are making capital grants more accessible for farmers than ever. The standalone grant cap of £20,000 has been abolished, so a greater amount of capital work can be done without the need for a wider stewardship...
6th March 2023

Access

Kivells' Professional Services team were recently involved in the planning process for an agricultural building on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, located just within the Teignbridge District Council area. The application was deemed unsuitable for a permitted development ’28 day’ notification, therefore Full Planning was sort for a portal framed agricultural storage; to be utilised in conjunction with the applicants off lying land. What...
30th January 2023

2023 Update

We continue to see huge transition surrounding the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS). 2023 will see significant openings and it is vital that you, as farming and rural clients across the South-West remain proactive on the available opportunities. Throughout the rural industry, rumours continue to transpire on a potential government U-turn on abolishing the Basic Payment Scheme. A recent...
21st November 2022
This festive period, we’re hosting a colouring competition, where SIX lucky winners will each receive a fantastic prize! Pop into you local Kivells office or click the link below, print off the PDF and colour in your festive gingerbread house! Use pens, pencils, paints, glitter, cotton wool, and create your dream home this Christmas. Don't forget to add your contact details on the second page. Closing Date: 9th December 2022 FULL DETAILS AND T...
15th September 2022
As a mark of respect, all Kivells offices and markets will be closed on Monday 19th September to allow our colleagues to pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen. Our Exeter Prime stock market  will now take place on Tuesday 20th September.  Prime lambs 9am followed by draft ewes Prime cattle and barren cows 10am  
2nd February 2022
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*DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES* The Rural Payments Agency have just released the key dates for schemes in 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Tuesday 15 March - applications open Monday 16 May - deadline to submit a BPS application without penalty Countryside Stewardship (CS) Tuesday 8 February - applications open for Higher Tier, Mid Tier, Wildlife Offers, Capital Grants Friday 29 April - deadline to apply for Higher Tier Friday 29 July - deadline to...
17th January 2022
DEFRA have recently reviewed the Countryside Stewardship Revenue Option payment rates based on changes in the agricultural market. The new rates will apply from 1st January 2022. Compared to when the rates were set in 2013, there has been an average increase of 30%, however the changes vary for different options. A breakdown of options and the new rates can be found here.  For many farmers who are part of Countryside Stewardship, these payment...
10th January 2022
New Environmental Land Management Schemes
DEFRA have published further information on the two remaining aspects of the Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS): LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY A more ambitious successor to Countryside Stewardship Will pay for the right things in the right places (such as coastal habitat restoration in coastal areas or peatland restoration in areas with peat) The scheme will cover some land management options that are equivalent to Countryside Stewardship Mid...

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