πΎ Less than a week to go until #Cereals2026!
Visit us on Stand 229 to chat about agricultural compliance, health & safety, inspections, audits, grants & funding.
Plus take part in the @BASISRegLtd Knowledge Trail and earn a CPD point.
See you next week π
πΎ It's 2 weeks to go until @CerealsEvent 2026! π
Visit us on Stand 229 π
β @BASISRegLtd Knowledge Trail
β Earn a CPD point
β Agricultural compliance & health & safety advice
π Register: https://t.co/fNTZC44jJ2
#Cereals2026#WeAreExhibiting
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek (11thβ17th May) is encouraging farmers and rural communities to take action for mental wellbeing π
This yearβs theme from the Mental Health Foundation is βActionβ - reminding us that small steps and simple conversations can make a big difference.
Happy Easter from the CXCS Team π£
Wishing all our clients and colleagues a very Happy Easter - and for those working over the weekend, we hope you still manage to enjoy an Easter egg or two!
April is Stress Awareness Monthπ
Agriculture can be a high-pressure industry with long hours, weather and financial pressures. A good time to check in with your team and review stress risks.
#StressAwarenessMonth#Agriculture#BeTheChange
Capital Grants 2026 β key information has been released, including funding limits, supporting evidence requirements and how to prepare ahead of the application window opening in July.
Read our summary here π https://t.co/AxkwvcpxHk
π New law now in force to protect livestock from dog attacks in England & Wales.
πΉ Unlimited fines
πΉ Greater police powers
πΉ Covers roads, paths & more species
Incidents cost farmers nearly Β£2m a year.
π https://t.co/AmFTCMRMbE
π FETF 2026 opens tomorrow (17th March)
Β£50m available for equipment and technology under the Farming Equipment & Technology Fund.
Our Stewardship & Grants team can help prepare and submit applications 01981 590514.
More information π
https://t.co/MawpiR2tOu #FETF#Farming
π’ Have your say on proposed mandatory animal health and welfare measures in England affecting cattle, sheep and pig farms.
The consultation is open until 18th May.
Read more and respond π
https://t.co/MPtRVeiLzs
#Farming#AnimalHealth
Last week our Senior Technical Manager, Caitie Pritchard, joined farmer Dave Morgan and @BobHockenhull from @BBCFarmingToday to record a discussion on practical ways to reduce phosphate inputs on farm.
The piece will be broadcast on Farming Today this week #farming
This #InternationalWomensDay, weβre celebrating the incredible women who work in agriculture.
A special shoutout to the fantastic women at CXCS helping keep the industry thriving!πΎ
π The Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 opens 17th March and closes 28th April (midday).
Β£50m available for equipment to improve productivity, animal health & welfare, and slurry management.
Guidance is now available π
π Read more: https://t.co/MawpiR2tOu
π’ Welsh SAF 2026 β Now Open
The SAF window runs 2nd March β 15th May 2026. You must choose between the SFS and BPS
CXCS can:
β Compare SFS/BPS
β Check eligibility
β Complete & submit your SAF
π Call 01981 590514 for a quotation today!
#WelshFarming#SAF2026#SFS#BPS
It's Pancake Day! π₯ π³
On average, people in the UK eat two pancakes each on Pancake Day which means that a staggering 139 million pancakes are eaten on the day!
None of this would be possible without the eggs, flour, milk and sugar produced by our amazing British farmers ππ
Just over 2 weeks until the hedge cutting & trimming restriction period! πΏ
From 1st Marβ31st Aug, trimming hedgerows covered by the rules in England & Wales is not allowed.
For guidance, contact our Agricultural Compliance team: π01981 590514.
Mind Your Head Week 2026 tackles one of farmingβs most urgent challenges: suicide risk and prevention.
Learn the signs, talk openly, check in with a mate. No farmer should face their struggles alone π
Find help and support π https://t.co/CmW3P8mU6V
#MindYourHead2026
πNational Apprenticeship Week 2026
If you employ under-18s, you must review risk assessments before they start work. This is especially important in higher-risk sectors like agriculture.
Good training and supervision help young people stay safe at work π01981 590514
#NAW2026
We never stand still - we commissioned an independent review to ensure our services meet the real, day-to-day needs of farming businesses π #Farming#FarmSupport
π New farming rules announced! Clearer England-wide guidance & tighter sewage sludge controls to protect soils, crops & water. Cuts ammonia emissions & makes compliance easier for farmers. Consultation open πhttps://t.co/CSbHINQ6kd
π¨ Welsh Farmers: Action Required
If you have an SSSI or other designated site and want a Designated Site Management Plan under SFS 2026, confirm via RPW Online by 31st Jan 2026.
Call π01981 590514 for help and advice on joining the Sustainable Farming Scheme.
#SFS#Farming