Health & Wellbeing
RABI launches FarmersAid app to boost wellbeing
The app is designed to help farmers respond to serious on-farm accidents.
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NatWest and Lombard partner with the FCN to support farmers’ wellbeing
The partnership will see agricultural specialist managers at NatWest and Lombard trained by FCN to spot early signs of stress in farming communities.
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RPA provides over £400m in stewardship payments to support farm jobs
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) confirmed that since the 2025 payment window opened on 1st December, around three quarters of eligible farmers have already received their payments.
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Government launches review to strengthen contract fairness for arable farmers
The review, announced by Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle, examines how contract structures currently affect growers of wheat, barley, oilseeds and pulses.
Pensions & Retirement
Nearly half of farmers plan to seek financial advice amid pension concerns – NFU Mutual
The study found 36% of all customers planned to seek financial advice soon, rising to 48% among farmers.
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Farmers set to benefit from £30m pay boost under Government HLS scheme
From 1st January 2025, payment rates for 157 different HLS options increased, recognising the efforts of farmers who restore natural habitats.