Author Topic: New Grants £££ (Read 3254 times)

YorkshireLass · « **on:** January 27, 2012, 03:53:57 pm »

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Any good for anyone here?

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:40:18 pm »

These are excellent schemes, aimed (unusually rather successfully, I think) at improving standards in UK agriculture.

We used a grant of this type to help us refurbish our cubicle shed last year. Without the grant we would have taken longer and, whilst we would have ended up with comfortable cattle, we would not have had such good facilities and would certainly not have bought mattresses (I kid you not.) Having got them with the grant's help, I would certainly make a case to any farmer for the additional spend.

I've been told that it was lucky we went for the refurbishment when we did, as the new scheme would not cover what we did.

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2012, 11:30:23 pm »

I don't suppose it covers back gardens even those is says micro.

little blue · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2012, 06:48:40 pm »

but there's no harm in asking!

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:32:41 am »

You ask and then let me know.

Rosemary · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:19:41 am »

Regretably not in Scotland

Hermit · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:45:12 am »

Am I on my own when I say I dont want a grant. If I cant do this on my own then I see it as failiure. Maybe that is the way I have been brought up too proud,independant and a strong work ethic ... or silly when everyone else is claiming. I can understand the nations food producers having grants but smallholders that choose to live that lifestyle. mmmm? What does everyone else think. Nice replies only please everyone has different opinions.

HappyHippy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:11:46 am »

I kinda agree with you Hermit. If it was a business that couldn't support itself without extra assistance then it wouldn't be viable and wouldn't make sense to run it. But there's been a history of farmers being subsidised for what they do through SFP schemes etc due to the lack of profit they have. Not that I've ever been eligable for that as sadly pigs aren't generally subsidised

We made the decision to do what we do and have sunk in thousands of pounds of our own cash over the last couple of years to get things up and running. It would be lovely to get handed a hefty contribution towards fencing the remaining 100 acres plus or sorting the drainage issues or even to make the shed a bit more luxurious (my pigs are jealous of your cows and their mattresses Sally

) it's not something I expect to happen, but if I was able to apply I think I'd have a go - just in case

We'd love to have our own licenced cutting & plant, but with estimates of around £8000 for building work & equipment - it's going to be a long time saving $:-\$
Karen

robert waddell · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2012, 11:24:22 am »

as rosemary says these grants do not cover Scotland but three is grants that do cover Scotland
and farming and farming related businesses do get them they are publicised every year tour local enterprise what ever it is called should point you in the right direction but they keep tabs on you and can claim the money back

Karen i could comment on the forestry as well but it would be taken the wrong way