Upland farmers information day (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Upland farmers information day

11:36am Friday 8th January 2010 in Hawes news By Daniel Orr, Reporter

FARMERS and land managers in North Yorkshire will get the opportunity to learn more about Natural England’s new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship Scheme at a farm walk.

It takes place at Redshaw Farm, Widdale, near Hawes, on Saturday, January 27, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, and aims to offer the chance to find out more about this new scheme, which is set to take over from the Hill Farm Allowance in early 2010.

As part of Entry Level Stewardship, it pays farmers for effective environmental management alongside sound hill farming practices.

Rachel Webster, of Natural England’s Land Management Advisory Service said: "The first round of meetings have proved very popular. People have taken advantage of the opportunity to learn more about this new scheme.

“The opening date is rapidly approaching, so we are encouraging anyone farming in upland areas to come along and find out what it’s all about."

The walk will cover all the basics of the scheme like when to apply, how to apply and how to score the points. Also high on the agenda will be the management of the many options and how they relate to the farmer.

To book a place please call 0300 060 1695 quoting the reference number YHFW359 for the preferred event.