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

https://www.bfbc.org.uk/

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 [email protected] 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”