Farming in the East Midlands
The East Midlands is a diverse and beautiful farming region. From the Peak District to the Wash and covering the counties of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands has a wide range of farming types and is a major food producing area of the country.
Regional News
Policy update 2 July 2009 - members only please login to view document
In this edition: Important announcements coming up; Responsibility and cost sharing; DFOB and Milk Link offer; RPA mapping exercise; SPS 2008 payment window; etc.
Policy update 26 June 2009 - members only please login to view document
A round up of all the latest news from around the East Midlands region.
Policy update 18 June 2009 - members only please login to view document
In this edition: DFOB information; AWB settlement; Anti-dumping duty; Neighbours and spraying; Tb in the Lords; Join the inputs monitor; Ritz OSR failure; Sugar compensation; Isoproturon; New entitlements application opens; Commons debate on farming; Don't be a pellet pillock and events.
Regional media releases
Come rain or shine, visit a farm on Sunday!
Even if the weather's not so fine, there'll still be plenty to see and do on the farm, for children and adults alike.
Farmers say "welcome" on Open Farm Sunday
Thousands of people are expected at the farming events across the region for Open Farm Sunday, which is now in its fourth year.
