Farming Advice Service podcast

A list of links and resources mentioned in this podcast can be found below: Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force Chair’s report Roadmap to making wide-scale adoption of paludiculture a commercial reality in England: Independent report to the UK government An update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (February 2025) The IUCN UK Peatland Programme The Forestry Commission: Protecting peatlands in England Defra Peat Programme | Linktree FAS Technical Article - Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers

Taken from our Succession webinar, hear from Mark Thomas of the Farming Community Network on approaches to succession planning for farm businesses. During the podcast we refer to a few online resources, which you can find here:   Watch the full FAS Succession webinar at https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/succession-planning-challenging-times Please note; where these links reference private commercial organisations, inclusion does not indicate either Defra or FAS endorsement. Due to the nature of succession, free guidance is often available from companies and organisations which also offer paid services. FarmWell, a one stop resource to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient - https://farmwell.org.uk/ https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/ The Succession Alliance -  https://www.successionalliance.com/ Farming Partnerships-  https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnership Agricultural And Farming Trusts: A Guide For Small Scale Farmers - https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/category/blog/agricultural-and-farming-trusts-a-guide-for-small-scale-farmers/ GOV.UK Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on Gifts - https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts Life insurance for inheritance tax - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning

Taken from our Succession webinar, hear from Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates on approaches to succession planning for farm businesses. During the podcast we refer to a few online resources, which you can find here:   Watch the full FAS Succession webinar at https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/succession-planning-challenging-times Please note; where these links reference private commercial organisations, inclusion does not indicate either Defra or FAS endorsement. Due to the nature of succession, free guidance is often available from companies and organisations which also offer paid services. FarmWell, a one stop resource to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient - https://farmwell.org.uk/ https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/ The Succession Alliance -  https://www.successionalliance.com/   Farming Partnerships-  https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnership Agricultural And Farming Trusts: A Guide For Small Scale Farmers - https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/category/blog/agricultural-and-farming-trusts-a-guide-for-small-scale-farmers/ GOV.UK Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on Gifts - https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts Life insurance for inheritance tax - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning

Laura Harpham is joined by Mark Nowers, Turtle Dove Conservation Adviser with the RSPB, to talk about approaches to wildlife friendly farming in 2025 and the successes and challenges of Operation Turtle Dove. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast are listed below: Farm Wildlife: https://farmwildlife.info/ Operation Turtle Dove: https://operationturtledove.org/ Big Farmland Bird Count: https://www.bfbc.org.uk/ Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer guidance:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-scheme-expanded-offer-for-2024/sfi-scheme-information-expanded-offer-for-2024  SFI option finder: https://www.gov.uk/find-funding-for-land-or-farms

If you would like to watch this webinar recording, you can find in on our FAS website here: https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/fas-webinar-farming-offer-2024

If you would like to watch this webinar recording, you can find in on our FAS website here: https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/fas-webinar-farming-offer-2024

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Following the popular webinar series delivered in partnership the Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) and the Farming Advice Service (FAS), Programme Manager Laura speaks to Amelia Rome from Andersons on the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions for 2023, what is available and how to apply for an agreement. Please note: all opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect FAS or Defra views. You can also watch recordings of these webinars for further detail on options for particular farm systems through the links below. Webinars: Sustainable Farming Incentive Webinar - Mixed Farms Sustainable Farming Incentive Webinar - Arable Farms Sustainable Farming Incentive Webinar - Grassland Farms Sustainable Farming Incentive Webinar - Upland Farms GOV.UK guidance on the Sustainable Farming Incentive SFI Handbook for the SFI 2023 offer Sustainable Farming Incentive guidance RPA Blog ​​​​​​​For guidance on the soil testing requirements under the Farming Rules for Water please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rules-for-farmers-and-land-managers-to-prevent-water-pollution 

Laura Harpham speaks to Alex Kay at ADAS about their Future Farming Resilience Fund offer.   Find out more about free farm business advice and resilience support from ADAS at https://adas.co.uk/services/future-farming-resilience-fund/  You can also contact Alex directly at Alex.Kay@adas.co.uk or 07767 161 762. Details of organisations giving free FFRF advice (listed by county) are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/get-free-business-advice-for-your-farm/organisations-giving-free-advice-in-your-area-listed-by-county”

Join Laura Harpham and Sarah Starkey as they discuss the business support available to farmers and land managers during the early years of the agricultural transition through the Future Farming Resilience Fund. Organisations giving free FFRF advice (listed by county): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/get-free-business-advice-for-your-farm/organisations-giving-free-advice-in-your-area-listed-by-county

Links to the resources mentioned in the podcast: FAS webinar: Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway FAS technical article: Nutrient Management and Farming Rules for Water AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) PLANET (Planning Land Applications of Nutrients for Efficiency and the environmenT) - nutrient management decision support tool MANNER-NPK - software tool that provides farmers and advisers with a quick estimate of crop available nitrogen, phosphate and potash supply from applications of organic manure. Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) advice for farmers and land managers Tried & Tested online nutrient management tools Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) provides business support to farmers and land managers in the first few years of adapting to agricultural transition.

Laura Harpham is joined by Mark Thomas from FCN and Caroline Harrison from RABI to talk about the particular challenges for mental health in those who working in the farming industry. They talk about how attitudes are changing, how people approach taking care of their own and others' wellbeing, and where they can get help if they need it. rabi.org.uk/how-we-help Freephone Helpline: 0800 188 4444 fcn.org.uk / farmwell.org.uk FCN Helpline (7am - 11pm): 03000 111 999 Samaritans( 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) - 116 123 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK (6pm–3:30am every day) - 0800 689 5652 

Hear from members of the FAS helpline team on what they can help with, the process for free expert referrals and how the team triage calls for other teams or services. 

In this podcast, we speak to Ian Cairns about livestock movements and identification. Ian is farmer and consultant with 15 years of experience in proving advice to farmers. Laura asks Ian about the key things to know about this area of compliance and his tips on how to stay compliant with the rules.

In this podcast, we speak to Suzy Deely who is the head of partnerships at RABI. Suzy is from a farming background so has an understanding of the challenges farmers face both through her personal life and her work. Keesje asks Suzy her views on resilience in agriculture, including how she thinks it has changed over the years and key findings from RABI's Big Farming Survey which asked farmers about their business, mental and physical wellbeing. 

In this podcast, we speak to John Morgan of Creedy Associates about ammonia emissions and how they can be reduced on farms. John is keen to keep advice practical and affordable for farmers. Keesje and John talk about what ammonia is, what this means for farms and practical ways the emission can be reduced.

In this podcast, we speak to Andrew Wells from Arable Alliance about the changes to cross compliance in 2022. Andrew is an independent farm consultant and has been advising farmers on cross compliance for more than 15 years. Laura asks Andrew about the updates for 2022 and he provides his tips on how to stay compliant with the rules.