Congratulations to Mark Means on winning both Farmers Weekly's Farmer of the Year and Arable Farmer of the Year! Proud to support him through ruraladvice norfolk & Conserve Energy. Read more about his incredible achievements here: fwi.co.uk/events/awards/…

A family-run potato processor used #RuralEnglandProsperityFunding to diversify into frozen chip production. Adds to our case studies showing what good looks like, boosting efficiency, sustainability & supplier relations National Farmers' Union Defra UK Country Land & Business Assn angliaruralconsultants.com/from-potatoes-…

Country comes to town! Had a great evening listening to The Rest Is Politics, and loved hearing Rory Stewart give a shoutout to Defra. Rural issues are always part of the bigger picture!

A great way to start the weekend with this lovely package! Ordered yesterday, delivered this morning—perfect customer care. 🍻 Looking forward to enjoying some Norfolk brewed beer, responsibly of course! Duration Brewing | Norfolk, UK #Norfolk #LocallyProduced #CraftBeer #SupportLocal

Our case study series continues: a family-run arable farm faced pressures from crop markets, climate change & reduced agri-funds.Their solution? Diversify with eco-friendly treehouse lets to ensure a sustainable future #Sustainability #FarmLife #EcoTourism angliaruralconsultants.com/from-arable-fa…

Recently we’ve shared case studies of projects funded by Rural England Prosperity Fund highlighting how funding strengthens rural businesses &economy hoping will inspire policymakers to see benefits of rural funding angliaruralconsultants.com/case-studies/ #RuralDevelopment Country Land & Business Assn National Farmers' Union

Continuing our series of case studies on diversification supported by grant, an arable family farm adapted to declining subsidies by converting redundant buildings to a thriving children's nursery meeting local need for childcare angliaruralconsultants.com/from-redundant… #FarmDiversification

Our new blog dives into capital grant funding for agroforestry, hedgerows, fencing & water quality improvements, incl. concrete yard renewal & slurry scrapers. Funded by Defra UK via Ricardo's FFRF angliaruralconsultants.com/exploring-capi… #FutureFarming #SustainableFarming #FarmingGrants

Great news for UTTLESFORD rural businesses! New funds are now available to help you grow, diversify, & thrive. Check out our case studies for inspiration & see how others made it happen! angliaruralconsultants.com/case-studies/ #RuralBusiness #FundingOpportunity #FarmDiversification #Uttlesford

The October 2024 budget has introduced significant changes for family farms & rural businesses in tax, wages & relief. Support is available to discuss how strategic planning & restructuring can help build financial resilience for future stability. angliaruralconsultants.com/20399-2/

Defra’s stagnant funding and lack of farmer engagement put the Agricultural Transition Plan at risk. Can real change happen without stronger partnerships and outcome-driven policies? Defra UK CLA East National Farmers' Union #UKAgriculture angliaruralconsultants.com/improving-the-…

This hits home! 👇 So many rural policies and agri-environment schemes feel like history repeating itself. Are we truly making progress, or just cycling through the same debates? Thought-provoking read. #RuralDevelopment #AgriEnvironment CLA East NFU East Defra UK

"Our farmers are at the heart of food production, ensuring safe, high-quality food despite mounting global competition & climate pressures." The EU backs them with a clear strategy yet UK govt support remains absent.Where is the vision for British farming? Defra UK National Farmers' Union

Defra’s latest funding update: New grants for 2025/26 include FiPL’s extension, the return of CS Capital Grants, FETF for tech upgrades, & £62.5m for innovation & research. A step forward, but gaps remain. Stay informed & plan ahead! #FarmingFunding #Defra angliaruralconsultants.com/defras-latest-…

Great news for rural communities. Government funding is set to boost growth—let’s keep up the demand to secure long-term support for the rural economy gov.uk/government/new…

Fantastic news...let's hope there is more after 2026 ..#Growth #ruraleconomy #ruralbusiness

Great news for rural businesses! The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) 2025/26 is opening for applics. To secure long-term investment we must show impact & how rural economies drive growth. angliaruralconsultants.com/rural-england-… #FarmDiversification #RuralBusiness #Growth CLA East NFU East

The ADOPT Fund opens 28 April.Designed to support farmer-led innovation,supporting on-farm trials of new tech and practices.ARC has registered facilitators ready to help shape your project & application. Now’s the time to prepare! …for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/21… #FarmingInnovation #ADOPT

Rural development grants are back! Some councils are already launching schemes with tight deadlines to apply & deliver. Our ARC Chair Emma Powlett shares key insights on the CLA East blog. Act fast, plan now! cla.org.uk/cla-east-news/… #RuralFunding #REPF #UKFarming

The Farming Equipment & Technology Fund 2025 is now open! Grants up to £25k per theme for kit that boosts productivity, manages slurry & supports animal welfare. Closes 10 July. ARC consultants are here to help talk ideas through: get in touch. #FETF2025 gov.uk/government/pub…