Introducing the basics of soil microbiology, and the practical steps you can take to improve soil health. This is part of a series of specialist soil workshops that will introduce farmers and landowners to the basics of soil microbiology, and the practical steps that you can take to improve soil health. The workshop will include an on-farm walk, live soil … Read More
Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition. As farmers in the Southwest move away from Basic Payments, many have benefited from the free support available under the Defra-funded Future Farming Resilience scheme. With the pace of information change, it is increasingly difficult to keep up with new developments and stay on top of important … Read More
Featuring speakers from Heart of the South West Trading Standards Overview The Rural Support and Wellbeing project, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. This project is … Read More
Update on grants and funding schemes available to farming businesses This free workshop provides up-to-date information to farmers aiming to build farm business resilience and profitability. We review how new and existing funding schemes, such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, have changed, and how those schemes could apply to your farm and build your business. We also … Read More
A step-by-step guide to managing your farm accounts using online accounting software, Xero. With Xero, you can automate everyday financial tasks and easily track and pay bills. More farm work, less paperwork. During this workshop our trainer will guide you through: The Xero dashboard and how to navigate it Chart of accounts Bills Invoices Registering assets CAT returns Reports Payroll … Read More
With thanks to Flame Marketing Overview Since farm funding has changed, many farms are considering diversifying to supplement their incomes and build more resilient businesses. Even farms with well-established diversification plans may be thinking about marketing for the first time, or considering how improving their marketing could help them to grow their business. In this workshop, we will consider the … Read More
Gain the confidence and digital skills needed to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) successfully. Overview: Gain the confidence and digital skills needed to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) successfully. This workshop is perfect for farmers, land managers, and agricultural consultants, whether you’re new to SFI or looking to optimise your application and record-keeping. Key Topics: Registration … Read More
With thanks to Justin Adams. The recent Defra announcement regarding an expanded SFI offer, available from late July 2024, has left many farmers wondering whether SFI is the right approach for them. Join us at this workshop where we explore what SFI could offer your farm business, with a particular focus on: How SFI can work in practice on a … Read More
The recent Defra announcement regarding an expanded SFI offer, available from late July 2024, have left many farmers wondering whether SFI is the right approach for them. Hedgerows are an increasingly popular component within farming rotations on South West farms. Their inclusion and attractive payment rate within Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive means they are an option to consider carefully within … Read More
Get up to date with SFI 2024 and how it could benefit your farm business SFI 2024 contains over 100 farm-based Actions that you could use on-farm to generate additional income. Many of the Actions represent farm activity you are already familiar with. However, as SFI has grown and become more complex, it is important to understand how you can … Read More
