Stuart Dickinson

Farmer. Rural business adviser.

[Robbie Moore MP @_RobbieMoore]

How on earth can any farming business expect to plan for the future when this vindictive Labour government change the rules without any notice.

They literally said ‘if we need to close applications we will give you 6 weeks notice’

But instead - give no notice whatsoever.

Hugely damaging for business, for food production and for the environment - and of course detrimental for our farmers own health and wellbeing.

[Tim Farron @timfarron]

Just to clarify: Defra closed SFI to new applicants at 6pm today with zero warning or consultation. The Sec of State was in my constituency on Monday posing for photos. He won’t dare come back now. This is a disgraceful attack on our poorest farmers in our most beautiful places.

[Kate Speke-Adams @HfdshireKate]

The irony of this screen still showing on @Ruralpay this evening… 😠
Not 6 weeks, not 6 days, not even 6 hours notice given. Farmers have been terribly let down @DefraGovUK #SFI

[Tom Bradshaw @ProagriLtd]

@BenW360Rural @NFUtweets Thank you Ben - that could be really significant.

[Ben Wills @BenW360Rural]

@CLAtweets An unforgivable move by @DefraGovUK in bringing SFI to end with no notice. Huge implications for an already beyond strained sector and complete lack of understanding and compassion.

- ‘if we need to close applications we will give you 6 weeks’ notice’

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@FarmerBarney @FWAGeast @FWAGAssoc @FavColour_Green Same amount of hedge planting here. Was hoping to get some done this winter 🙄

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@MikeLord2014 @KapilaSandy @Ruralpay @KatieYon5 They should submit eventually but you probably won’t get a receipt.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@KapilaSandy @Ruralpay @KatieYon5 No it didn’t get better at all.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@fenfarmer We could see, from our yard, the Dorrington Dyke overflowing in several places about an hour ago.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@sbnicholls @JanetHughes @KapilaSandy Same problem here Sandy when clicking submit.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@woodboroughpark @Ruralpay Agree - I have been annoyed by this several times in the last couple of months.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@CLM_consultancy @Ruralpay I’ve had an issue with not being able get past section 3 which I raised a week ago and still no resolution. It’s been escalated up to higher management but time ticks on when you have several applications to make.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@KapilaSandy @jojabaker @Ruralpay Thanks Sandy. Have done.

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@LinesMartin @ProagriLtd @DefraGovUK @Mark_Spencer @cvfarming It’s a bit vague - the guidance states “The increased rates will apply to capital agreements applied for on or after 5 January 2023”. https://t.co/62TXZtp1Sq

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@julierobinson_ @roythornes All the best for your next move Julie, I enjoyed working with you over the years. Good luck!

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@willpenrievans Did my first french plait for my 7 year daughter this week - was good enough to leave the house! 👍💪

[Stuart Dickinson @Stu777Stuart]

@KapilaSandy @Ruralpay Thanks for your help, Sandy.