Lottie Hill

Agri-Environmental Consultant for Brown & Co
All views are my own

[Fiona Williamson @HirstFiona]

Looking for a Farm Secretary/Bookkeeper to join the team @Brownandcorural in Norwich. Looking for someone either with agricultural bookkeeping experience of someone with an interest in agriculture who would be willing to learn and gain experience. Please share!

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

Every Thursday in March, Brown&Co’s environmental specialists are offering free virtual appointments to discuss this year’s Countryside Stewardship application.

The first session will run on Thursday 10th March, book your session here: https://t.co/0aDunWlKf6

[Lottie Hill @LottieHil]

Wondering what the changes in CSS options mean for you? We've put together a list of the different payment rates, take a look below.

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

Following George Eustice’s speech at the Oxford farming conference, he has announced that payments for CSS on average are going up 20% and this will be applicable for those already in agreements.

The full list of payment rates is available here: https://t.co/U5Cn4x1Ffw

[Oxford Farming Conference @oxfordfarming]

"We're increasing the payment rates for Countryside Stewardship by ave 30%.. powerful signal to farmers, we want them involved in countryside stewardship. Those involved already will see auto-increase."

The 40k not involved encouraged to get invovled

@MPGeorgeEustice #OFC22

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

Harvest 2021 survey & feedback on proposed Agricultural Transition Plan.

Taking part in our survey will enter you into a prize draw worth £50.

Take part in our survey here: https://t.co/SpT3FXXLZN

Findings will be anonymous so you can see how your harvest results compare.

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

Your chance to have your say!

B&Co are working with the UEA to deliver a Test and Trial for DEFRA on the implementation of a carbon farming scheme in England.
Survey:
https://t.co/7BQSph2t83
If you have any queries about this survey or ELMS, please contact your local B&Co Office

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

Brown&Co’s environmental specialists are offering free virtual appointments to discuss this year’s Countryside Stewardship application.

Two sessions are being offered each Thursday-
12:00pm-2:00pm & 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Book on to the drop in sessions here https://t.co/iRAQTvSUc4

[Lottie Hill @LottieHil]

Today's the day folks, the 2021 CSS application window is open!

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

ELM trial launches reverse auction for turtle dove project

Our Environmental specialist Lottie Hill talks to @FarmersWeekly about this new project aimed at farmers in East Anglia.

Read more here: https://t.co/bNmeoev3cP

#ELM #TurtleDoveProject

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

Farm Business Administrators

Brown & Co are looking to fill two full time Farm Business Administrator roles to meet the growing needs of our clients in Norfolk and North Suffolk.

To apply please send your CV, and covering letter to [email protected] by 28th September 2020.

[RPA @Ruralpay]

There is no greening requirement next year, but this doesn’t affect the rules for BPS 2020:
• EFA features declared in 2020 should be maintained until the end of the calendar year
• 2020 catch and cover crops should be established and maintained as usual
https://t.co/9O4rdAVblv

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

COVID 19 Grant Funding up to £50k for Business.

For assistance or advice in applying for this funding, please contact your local agricultural business consultant by visiting: https://t.co/LJ6R9WvLxA

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

In this time of uncertainty we thought we would spread a little happiness and thank you to everyone who has help us raise an amazing £103,164.83 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association! The money raised will make an incredible difference to the research they do, so thank you!

[Lottie Hill @LottieHil]

Was a pleasure to appear and represent @Brownandcorural !

[Lottie Hill @LottieHil]

The 4th of October marks the biggest and best online auction of them all.
Over 70 lots of amazing trips, experiences and gifts with all proceeds going to the The Motor Neurone Disease.
https://t.co/wPFitFVcEB Plenty of things to add to your watch list @Brownandcorural

[Chris Purllant @ChrisPurllant]

Hoping that the power of social media may be able to assist in @Brownandco_agri raising much needed funds for the @mndassoc. They have been extremely supportive personally to date and it would be amazing to raise a large donation for them with our proposed charity online auction.

[Lottie Hill @LottieHil]

The application request deadline has now passed, but if you need any assistance completing your #CSS stewardship application by the 31st July, get in touch with @BrownandcoAgri. Need more info on the benefits, check out this article I wrote back in May --> https://t.co/haF47GC2mR

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

A number of CSS agreement holders have received letters from the RPA telling them that their CSS claim form has been rejected due to 'not been signed or dated' when they have been. This is a RPA mistake & the letters have been sent in error. If you're concerned please contact us

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

The Countryside Stewardship Revenue Claims window is now open! You need to complete applications online by the 15th May in order to receive CSS funding for 2019. If you need any assistance filling out the form, contact one of our team!

[Brown&Co Rural @Brownandcorural]

HLS expiring next year? Worried about the funding gap effecting the continued management of your stewardship options ? HLS to Higher-Tier conversions are available. For more information please read our article https://t.co/ehpP5F2D7q