Anglian Water Event Grant 2025听
Anglian Water welcome applications from farmers, land managers and land management/water quality advisers who would like to apply for a grant of up to 拢1000 toward the cost of听facilitating听a collaborative farming/land management/water quality related event in the Anglian Water region.听 听Events should focus on improving soil health and raw water quality and delivery can be via a specialist speaker or peer to peer knowledge exchange. To apply click
Anglian Water Training Grant听
Anglian Water welcome applications for training that will improve water quality from across the Anglian Water area.
This training grant is available to better the knowledge / skills of those managing and working on farms within the Anglian Water region.
Past successful applications have included BASIS Foundation in crop management, FACTS, Sustainable land management, LANTRA Use of manures and fertilisers, Oxford Farming Conference attendance and independent soil health and "regen ag" workshops.
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Rutland Neigbourhood Mental Health Cafe
Drop in support for when you're struggling to cope, supported by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS
Times
Thursday - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday - 4pm - 7pm
Venue
Pepper's - A Safe Place,听2a High Street,听Oakham,听LE15 6AL
Contacts
Mobile 07955 344126 or email [email protected]听
Are there differences in colostrum quality between UK dairy breeds
Megan Edwards is in her final year as a master鈥檚 student at Aberystwyth University.
As part of her end of year dissertation, she is investigating the following title: Are there differences in colostrum quality between UK dairy breeds?
In order to obtain research for this title, she is naturally trying to collect data representing a wide range of dairy breeds from across the UK.
If you would like to take part in the research, please click (completion takes around 15 minutes)
West Northants Sustainable Food Networks Summer Food Summit 2025 (free)
The West Northants Sustainable Food Network is a local partnership developing and promoting a healthy local food environment for all.
Our Vision is that together, local businesses, farmers, and community groups are uniting to create a fair, thriving, and sustainable food network. This people-led initiative ensures that nutritious, affordable, and accessible food is available to all,
while supporting our local economy and protecting the environment. By working together locally, we're building a healthier future for everyone.
The event will launch the Network鈥檚 new Food Plan, describing our vision for working together on all aspects related to food.
Please join us at our free first local food event.听
The day will have:
- Local speakers exploring the issues, challenges and opportunities for creating a good food environment in West Northants.
- Local examples of good practice and innovation in West Northants.
- Networking and information stalls showcasing what partners are delivering in West Northants.
- Opportunities for you to share your views, ideas, and actions and get involved in local plans.
Come and network with partners working on all aspects from Farm to Fork.
Date
3 July 2025
Venue & Timings
9am to 3:30pm at University of Northampton, Northampton, NN1 5PH
How to Register
To book your free place please click .
Refreshments and lunch are provided for you on the day.
Rutland Rural Enterprise Grant
Rutland County Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Rural Enterprise Capital Grant Scheme, a new 拢100,000 funding programme to support rural business development across the county.听
Funded by the UK Government through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF, an extension of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund), this scheme is designed to boost growth, create jobs, and stimulate innovation - all while meeting Net Zero requirements.听
The scheme is now open to applications from eligible Rutland small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses can apply for grants ranging between 拢5,000 and 拢10,000 and are required to provide 50% match funding to their project. Applications must be in by September 2025 and will support projects completed by 31st January 2026.听
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Farmer perceptions of police resourcing and training in response to farm crime.
Andrew Corner is a PhD student at Harper Adams University studying the relationship between police and farmers within England and Wales.
As part of the study, he is asking farmers to take part in an online survey which you can view . If you would like to take part, please do so before 1 July 2025.