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TFA e-BITES

ISSUE 5: March 29th 2018

Welcome to this week's TFA e-BITES

We will be taking a break over the Easter period, so there will not be an e-Newsletter next week, but we will return with another e-Bites on the 13th April. Don't forget to let us know what you think? Which are your favourite bites and which aren't to your fancy? We'd love to hear from you at events@tfa.org.uk.

From everyone at the TFA, we wish you a Happy Easter!

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This Week's Top News Bites

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BPS Hedges Chaos

Many TFA members in England are reporting that their online RPA maps are in chaos in relation to the information they are showing about hedges. Non-existent hedges have appeared on maps and hedges that are there in reality have been missed off. This is despite the fact that a number of members have reported providing hedge information through ELS agreements previously. The RPA is due to issue guidance on this matter over the next couple of days so members should look out for its appearance on the Gov.uk website which can be accessed by clicking here.

The headline advice is that if the hedges are not required for either EFA purposes or a 2018 Countryside Stewardship claim they can be left to be updated later in the year. Those who do need to submit RLE1 forms are advised to submit their application or Countryside Stewardship first and on time. This should be accurate and reflect what is on the ground. Then an RLE1 can be submitted with a sketch map before 6th July 2018. RPA will check for outstanding RLE1 forms before processing applications.

Don't Forget to Provide Your Views on the DEFRA Health and Harmony Consultation

The DEFRA consultation on the future of farming policy post Brexit remains open for views until 8th May 2018. Click here to read the consultation and respond directly. Send your views either by email to tfa@tfa.org.uk or post to the TFA Head Office for consideration for the response being prepared by the TFA. Please use the reference: "DEFRA Consultation" when submitting your correspondence on this matter.

Welsh Consultation on the Future of Farm Policy Expected at the Royal Welsh Show

Following the publication of her five principles for future farm policy, Lesley Griffiths AM (Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs) has promised a full consultation on future farm policy for Wales which is likely to be issued around the time of the Royal Welsh Show. To read the Cabinet Secretary's five principles, click here and to read the TFA’s reaction click here.

30 March Deadline for Applications to Farming Connect Agri-Academy in Wales

Farming Connect in Wales has asked us to remind potential applicants to its Agri Academy that applications close just before midnight on 30th March 2018. The Academy aims to inspire the next generation of rural leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in Wales. For further information click here.

Events Coming Up


Calling all Dorset County Council Farm Tenants!

Join us on the 9th April 2018 for a discussion group - The future of Dorset County Council County Estate. This event is FREE and open to all Dorset County Council Farm Tenants - both members and non-members. For more details including how to reserve your seat at this event, please click here, email events@tfa.org.uk or call Julia Meadows on 0118 930 6130.

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