Agricultural charity encourages entrants to apply for funding in 2020 scheme

An agricultural charity is encouraging people between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for its 2020 scheme, which provides financial backing and mentorship to entrants looking to start out in the farming industry.

28 February 2020 鈥� 2 min read

An agricultural charity is encouraging people between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply for its scheme, which provides financial backing and mentorship to entrants looking to start out in the farming industry....

Proving profitable without funding 鈥� the mixed livestock farm spreading risk across enterprises in the Peak District

While many farms have sought to become more specialised, Martin and Alison Furness have chosen to spread the risk across their dairy, beef and sheep enterprises, and maintain a 'laser-sharp' commercial focus

Chloe Palmer

13 August 2026 鈥� 8 min read