Dual use to continue in Countryside Stewardship

23 Sep 2015: Dual use’, which allows farmers to claim funding from different CAP schemes on the same land, will continue to be available Farming Minister... read more

Commoners should apply now for payments they should have been given in 2005

23 Sep 2015: We advise all commoners to apply for SPS entitlements they should have been given in 2005 – as well as any other payments they could have... read more

NSA and Welsh Commons Forum formalise positive working relationship

23 Sep 2015: The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Welsh Commons Forum are to formalise and clarify their relationship, with the WCF becoming part of NSA. The... read more

Foundation welcomes withdrawal of Thirlmere fence application

23 Sep 2015: We are delighted that United Utilities (UU) has withdrawn its controversial application for 10 kilometres of fencing on common land above Thirlmere... read more

What livestock records should commoners keep to comply with RPA?

1 Sep 2015: We attended a meeting last organised by Natural England, to discuss the next steps on the requirement for adequate record keeping relating to fulfil... read more

Countryside Stewardship: new common land supplement is published

1 Sep 2015: If you are planning to apply for Countryside Stewardship for your common this supplement contains important additional information. You can find the... read more

Bodmin Moor to have a Commons Council

16 Jul 2015: The government response to the Bodmin Moor Commons Council Establishment Order consultation has been published at https://www.gov.uk/government/... read more

Timing of BPS payments

3 Jul 2015: We recently wrote to Minister of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment, George Eustice asking him to support the  RPA so that... read more