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28/08/2026

Go-To Business Spotlight: Berrys – Farmers Encouraged to Act Now on Capital Grants and Upcoming SFI Opportunities 📖

Did you see our Hub Go-To Business feature in our August newsletter?

Farmers are being encouraged to act now and plan ahead, as new capital grant and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) opportunities become available. 🌱

With funding opportunities changing and application windows opening, staying up to date is more important than ever. Early planning can give farmers the time they need to identify the right opportunities, understand eligibility and prepare their applications. 📋

The latest feature explores how capital grants and upcoming SFI opportunities could support investment, productivity and environmental improvements on farms. 🚜

Whether you're a farmer, landowner or rural business, understanding the latest funding opportunities can help you make informed decisions and plan for a resilient and sustainable future. 🌍

👉 Read the full feature on the Hub website:
https://herefordshireruralhub.co.uk/farmers-encouraged-to-act-now-on-capital-grants-and-upcoming-sfi-opportunities/

20/08/2026

🔵 Bluetongue: Upcoming Events & Webinars

With the current bluetongue situation developing across England and Wales, there are several upcoming events and webinars offering the latest information, updates and advice.

📅 Monday 24 August | 12:30–1:30pm
💻 NFU Webinar: The latest on bluetongue in England and Wales

📅 Tuesday 25 August | 7:00–9:00pm
📍 Bluetongue Meeting with Belmont Farm Vets
📌 Bromyard RFC

📅 Wednesday 26 August | 6:30–9:00pm
📍 Bluetongue Update Meeting with AHDB
📌 Shrewsbury Livestock Market

📅 Thursday 27 August | 7:00–9:00pm
📍 Bluetongue Meeting with Belmont Farm Vets
📌 Hereford Livestock Market

These events are a great opportunity to hear the latest updates, get informed and ask questions about bluetongue and what it could mean for your farm and livestock.

👉 For full details and information on how to book your place, visit the Herefordshire Rural Hub What’s On page: https://herefordshireruralhub.co.uk/whats-on/

If you’re keeping livestock, make sure you’re up to date with the latest bluetongue information and take the opportunity to attend one of these sessions.

18/08/2026

Working together to protect our water for the future 💧🌱

Herefordshire Rural Hub is delighted to be working with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as a WaterSource Collaborative Partner.

Through this partnership, we’ll be supporting farmers, land managers, rural businesses and communities to understand how the way we manage land and water can influence water quality and the wider water environment.

Welsh Water owns less than 5% of the land within its catchments, so working together with those who manage the land is essential to safeguarding our drinking water sources — now and for generations to come.

The WaterSource programme brings people together to understand the challenges facing our water environment and identify practical ways we can all help protect it.

Find out more about the WaterSource programme and how you can help:
http://www.welshwater.com/WaterSource

04/08/2026

📢 Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax – First Quarterly Update Due by 7 August 2026

If you're a sole trader or landlord with gross income over £50,000 from self-employment and/or property on your 2024/25 tax return, it's time to submit your first MTD for Income Tax quarterly update to HMRC.

✅ Here's what you need to do:
• Sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (if you haven't already).
• Authorise and connect your MTD-compatible software to HMRC. (You can also use spreadsheets with bridging software.)
• Check you've selected the correct accounting period in your software:

1 April – 31 March accounting period? Select 'calendar periods' before submitting your first update.
Otherwise, leave the default 6 April – 5 April tax year setting.
• Keep digital records of your income and expenses using MTD-compatible software.
• Submit your first quarterly update by 7 August 2026.

❓Not sure if MTD for Income Tax applies to you? HMRC's interactive checker can help confirm whether you're affected.

📚 HMRC also has helpful guidance, including a dedicated Making Tax Digital campaign page and step-by-step guidance for sole traders and landlords.

⏰ Don't leave it until the last minute—get everything set up now to ensure your first submission is made on time.

Need advice? Contact Hub Go-To-Businesses Thorne Widgery or The Hutchinson Partnership

30/07/2026

🌱 We're proud to be supporting ! 🚜

At Herefordshire Rural Hub, we know the vital role farming plays in our communities, our economy, and our everyday lives. That's why we're delighted to stand alongside the farmers and rural businesses taking part in .

This is a chance to celebrate the dedication, skill, and passion that goes into producing our food and caring for our countryside. From dawn until dusk, our farming community works tirelessly, and today we're helping shine a spotlight on their incredible stories.

Join us, discover what happens behind the farm gate, and celebrate the people who keep British agriculture thriving.

Here's to 24 hours of championing farming! 💚

28/07/2026

🌾 Go-To Business Spotlight – HCR Law – Food for Thought: Shaping Sustainable Farming Futures 📖

Did you see our Hub Go-To Business feature in our July newsletter?

HCR Law explores the future of British farming in their new report, Food for Thought: Shaping Sustainable Farming Futures – bringing together expert insight and the voices of those working across the agricultural sector to examine the challenges and opportunities facing UK food production. 🌱

The report looks at some of the biggest issues affecting farming today, including food security, policy uncertainty, planning, labour shortages, agri-tech, diversification and the long-term sustainability of the industry. By encouraging informed discussion and practical thinking, it helps put farming at the heart of conversations about the UK's future. 🚜

Whether you're a farmer, rural business owner or simply interested in the future of British agriculture, this report offers valuable insight into the changes shaping the sector and the action needed to build a resilient future. 🌍

👉 Read the full feature on the Hub website: https://herefordshireruralhub.co.uk/food-for-thought-report-shaping-sustainable-farming-futures/

22/07/2026

🚜 Farm Safety Week | Wednesday 22 July – The Response

Today's Farm Safety Week theme is "The Response" with the key message: "No Time to Lose – The Reality of Responding to Farm Accidents."

When an accident happens on a farm, the response in those first few minutes can make all the difference.

That's why, at Herefordshire Rural Hub, we're passionate about improving farm safety. Earlier this year, we delivered five farm-based first aid training workshops for Herefordshire farmers, helping them build the skills and confidence to respond effectively to on-farm emergencies.

Supporting Farm Safety Week is about more than raising awareness—it's about encouraging practical action that can save lives. Every farm should be prepared, every worker should know what to do, and every effort to improve safety matters.

Let's continue to have honest conversations about farm safety and work together to reduce the number of life-changing injuries and fatalities in our farming communities.

💛 Because when it comes to a farm accident, there's no time to lose.

17/07/2026

🌿 Supporting our rural businesses, one conversation at a time.

If you've been putting off dealing with an HR issue or simply have a question about employing staff, now's the perfect opportunity to get some expert advice.

One of our trusted Herefordshire Rural Hub Go-To Businesses, Marches HR, is running a FREE HR Clinic in Leominster for local employers and business owners.

Whether it's recruitment, contracts, managing employees, policies or workplace challenges, you can book a confidential one-to-one session and get practical guidance tailored to your business.

📍 Leominster
📅 Wednesday 29 July
🎟️ Free to attend – advance booking is essential.

Secure your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leominster-hr-clinic-tickets-1991708234946

Helping local businesses thrive with trusted local expertise. 💚

16/07/2026

📢 Interested in grant funding opportunities for 2026?

DEFRA is hosting a Capital Grants 2026 Webinar to provide information about the upcoming Capital Grants offer and what applicants need to know.

📅 Wednesday 22 July
🕑 2:00pm – 3:30pm

This webinar is a great opportunity for farmers, land managers and other eligible applicants to:
🌿 Learn about the Capital Grants scheme for 2026
💷 Understand the funding opportunities available
📝 Find out what to expect from the application process
❓Get answers to common questions directly from DEFRA

If you're considering applying for Capital Grants, it's well worth attending.

📅 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-grants-2026-webinar-tickets-1992649468200?aff=erelexpmlt

Please note: This webinar is hosted by DEFRA. We are sharing this event for the benefit of those who may be interested in the Capital Grants programme.

01/07/2026

🌾 Go-To Business Spotlight – Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors – Grounded in Agriculture Podcast Series Putting Farming Voices Front and Centre🎙️

Did you see our Hub Go-To Business feature in our June newsletter?

Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors highlight their Grounded in Agriculture podcast series – a platform dedicated to sharing the real stories, experiences and challenges of people working across the farming industry. 🚜

The podcast creates space for honest conversations on topics that matter most to rural communities, including succession planning, mental wellbeing, family life, business resilience and the future of farming. 💚 By bringing these voices together, the series helps raise awareness, reduce stigma and remind people they're not alone.

Whether you're a farmer, part of a farming family or simply interested in the future of agriculture, there's something to take away from every episode. 🎧

👉 Read the full feature on the Hub website to find out more about the Grounded in Agriculture podcast series and why these conversations matter. Link in bio/Linktree.

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