Townsend Chartered Surveyors

Independent firm of land agents, valuers, surveyors and estate agents based in Exeter, Devon

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NORTHERN IRELAND ENVIRONMENTAL FARMING SCHEME: APPLICATIONS OPEN 30th AUGUST
Scheme to encourage improvements to biodiversity, water quality and carbon sequestration. Up to £841.50/ha. Agreements will run 1/1/23 to 31/12/27. Contact Alasdair Squires for further information.

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COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP MID-TIER AND WILDLIFE OFFERS FOR 2023 - DEADLINE TODAY
The deadline for offers for 2023 passes today. For help applying and more information on future agri-environment schemes contact Mark Burton on 01392 823935.

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PLANS FOR NUTRIENT MITIGATION SCHEME
Credits generated by creation of habitats like wetlands and woodlands will be utilised by developers as part of planning applications in certain LPAs. For more information contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935.

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HMRC CONFIRM BPS LUMP SUM EXIT SCHEME TREATMENT
HMRC clarified on 20/7/22 that payments received under the Lump Sum Exit Scheme will be treated as capital receipts and so charged as Capital Gains Tax. For assistance applying for this scheme contact Mark Burton on 01392 823935.

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ENGLAND BPS 50% ADVANCED PAYMENTS
RPA to make majority of payments by end of July with the rest by December. For queries and help on the future of BPS, Delinkage and the Lump sum exit support scheme contact Mark Burton on 01392 823935.

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10 DAYS UNTIL STEWARDSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier and Wildlife Offers starting on 1 January 2023 will close on midnight 29th June. For help and advice contact Mark Burton on 01392 823935 or [email protected]

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WELSH ORGANIC CONVERSION FUNDING SCHEME
Applications open Monday 18th July. Up to £345/ha for organic conversion depending on current land use. Starting 1 Jan 2023: 5 year contracts. Contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935 for further information.

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SUSTAINABLE FARM-BASED PROTEINS: £12.5 MILLION FUNDING TO MITIGATE EMISSIONS/REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Applications open 25th July to start 1st April 2023. Contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935 for information on suitable projects/what this research focused scheme involves.

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WALES: SUSTAINABLE FARMING SCHEME AND SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT
Further details on Welsh BPS replacement schemes. Payments based on universal minimum standards with more money for optional/collaborative extras. Subject to consultation. Contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935.

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SUSTAINABLE FARMING INCENTIVE 2022
Applications open from 30th June. Three standards available: arable and horticultural soils, improved grassland soils and moorland. Contact Alasdair Squires 01392 823935 or [email protected] for further information.

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BPS DELINKAGE: REFERENCE YEARS TO INCLUDE 2022
From 2024 BPS payments to be delinked from entitlements. Payments will be based on the average claim from 2020-22. Entitlements purchased this year will contribute towards payments received up to 2027. Call 01392 823935 to buy now.

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JUST PUBLISHED - THE UK ENVIRONMENTAL CREDIT USER GUIDE
Our new book explains the policy background of these tradeable credits, the risks and rewards, along with how they are created/acquired and who might buy them.

https://t.co/a1cVglMFgO

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FARMING INVESTMENT FUND LAUNCHES - UP TO £25,000 AVAILABLE IN FIRST ROUND
The £27million Farming Investment Fund launches today and will pay for new equipment and infrastructure that improves efficiency and delivers environmental benefits. Initial deadline of 12th January.

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BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME 2021 PAYMENT RATES
The RPA have confirmed the payment rates in England as follows:
RegionNon-SDASDA-OtherMoorland SDA
Value:£233.30£231.60 £64.00
These values are before the 5-25% reduction depending on total claim size.

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FARMING INNOVATION PROGRAMME OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
DEFRA have announced £17.5million in funding will be available to farmers to invest in new practices and technologies that boost productivity and benefit the environment. For help with grants contact Mark Burton on 01392 823935.

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CLASS Q CONVERSIONS: EXTENSIVE REPAIRS
Recent cases have seen Class Q applications rejected due to recent and extensive repairs whilst not taking into account its use as an agricultural building. For help with these complicated applications contact Hugh Townsend on 01392 823935.

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NORTHERN IRELAND: BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The NI BPS budget will increase by £15.49 million this year, increasing the value of payments by 6.29%. For help buying and selling Northern Ireland Entitlements contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935.

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BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME TO CONTINUE IN WALES UNTIL 2023
BPS will continue until at least 2023, subject to funding. Glastir will also continue before the rollout of a new Sustainable Farming Scheme. To purchase or sell Welsh entitlements contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935.

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NVZ DESIGNATIONS: 28 DAYS TO LODGE APPEAL
The 2021-2024 designation has been announced by DEFRA. Whilst no new areas are added, if you are considering appealing, a 28 day window applies once DEFRA's notification letter is received. For help with appeals contact 01392 823935.

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ELMS: LANDSCAPE RECOVERY PILOT
DEFRA announced the next stage of ELMS with applications for the pilot for Landscape Recovery sought. These will consist of projects covering 500 to 5000ha. For help with ELMS and applications for SFI 2022 contact Alasdair Squires on 01392 823935