As the days grow longer, there’s a renewed sense of activity across our Island’s farming and rural community. This month, we continue to focus on the support, opportunities and key events that can help you navigate the evolving agricultural landscape. From funding updates to industry insights and local initiatives, we’re here to share valuable information that could benefit your farm or rural business.
With the closure of SFI, now is a crucial time to seek expert business advice and assess the best strategies for your farm—whether that means reducing costs, increasing profitability, exploring new income streams, diversifying, or reviewing borrowing options. We also highlight key policy consultations that need attention. While it’s easy to overlook them, engaging with Defra’s Land Use Framework and the IHT consultation could help shape future funding priorities—making your input more important than ever.
Please take time to read our latest advisor article from Isle of Wight National Landscape on FiPL, which has been extended to March 2026.
As always, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you have news to share, a project in the pipeline, or a topic you’d like us to cover, get in touch. Together, we can strengthen our rural community and ensure a prosperous future for farming on the Island.
Click here to view Wight Rural Hub’s April 2025 Newsletter, including an Article, Events, Grants, Guidance & Resources.
Warm regards,
The Wight Rural Hub Team
Supporting Rural Enterprise to Prosper
01983 296244
info@wightruralhub.co.uk
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