BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business Information Point - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business Information Point REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240410T104547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T103529Z UID:10000402-1716544800-1716552000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Digital Support for Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join our Digital Support Online Drop-In session. This session is designed to help farmers use digital tools and technology to manage their farms more easily. Join us to learn practical solutions and expert advice to improve your digital skills and make your farm operations smoother and more efficient. \nWe can help with: \n\nInternet Connectivity: Solving problems with rural internet connections.\nGrants on Government Websites: Finding grants on government websites.\nUsing Magic Maps for SFI Grants: Learning how to use Magic Maps for SFI grants.\nUnderstanding Online Forms\, Emails\, and Attachments: Making online forms and managing emails and attachments simpler.\nOrganising Farm Pictures: Discovering simple ways to organise and manage farm pictures for easier use.\n\nThis is an online drop-in session where you can come with questions and learn from what other farmers are doing. Let’s work together to make technology work for your farm! URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-support-for-farmers/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/6eb8c2c7f757d63de9108ad0112f3876-PWy1AZ.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240508T133408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T132234Z UID:10000432-1715940000-1715949000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update - Online webinar DESCRIPTION:Update on grants and funding schemes available to farming businesses.\n\n\nThis 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 outline other schemes and grants that may apply to your farm. \nJoin us to discuss: \n\nHow funding is changing and what farmers can do to mitigate these changes​\nWhat DEFRA’s Environmental Land Management Schemes\, including SFI\, offer\nWhat other grant schemes are available\nSuccession: how to start planning for the next generation\nWhere to go next: getting ongoing support and information.​\n\n  \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund is funded by Defra to support farmers and land managers through the biggest changes in farm support for generations\, as BPS ends and new environmental schemes are launched. The support is free and available until December 2024 to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Dorset\, Somerset or Cornwall with more than 5ha of land and an SBI. \n  \nWorkshop details\nThis workshop will be delivered online via Zoom and joining details will be sent to you via email 48 hours prior to the workshop. \n\n\n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, or Cornwall currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/the-latest-farm-grants-update-online-webinar/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4860ca66a06ff34e87137498a8b743e0-TfGui0.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240410T104550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T104550Z UID:10000403-1715864400-1715873400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Farm Management Software DESCRIPTION:Find out more about Farm Management Software & how it can be used to optimise farm operations\, productivity & enhance decision making\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles\, tools\, and techniques involved in effectively utilising farm management software. This workshop aims to equip farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills to optimise farm operations\, increase productivity\, and enhance decision-making through the efficient use of software solutions tailored for the agricultural sector. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Understand the fundamentals of farm management software and its importance in modern agricultural practices. \n• Explore different types of farm management software available in the market and their key features. \n• Learn how to evaluate and select the most suitable farm management software for specific farm requirements. \n• Gain hands-on experience in utilising farm management software for tasks such as inventory management\, crop planning\, financial tracking\, and equipment maintenance. \n• Develop skills in generating reports and utilising data visualisation tools to monitor farm performance and make informed decisions. \nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/introduction-to-farm-management-software-5/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1154285b8f6e1eba7bf4857bb374bb12-EP8sB9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240221T184026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T184026Z UID:10000380-1715860800-1715868000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:SFI Scheme: How to Prepare and Submit a Successful Application DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Farming Incentive is Defra’s flagship offering to the farming community.\n\n\nThe Sustainable Farming Incentive is available to the farming community\, rewarding farmers for environmental benefits provided through their land management practices. \nAs the area-based Basic Payment Scheme is phased out\, SFI represents an important consideration for farmers seeking to maximise farm income. For farmers who choose to enter the SFI\, Defra have worked hard to ensure the scheme is easy to apply for\, with the majority of farmers expected to complete their own applications. \nIn this workshop\, we will help farmers and landowners to understand the SFI scheme and the application process. We will cover: \n\nThe core requirements of the SFI schemes\nFinding out more – the research you need to do in order to make informed decisions that are right for your farm\, including where to get the information you need\nHow to prepare for your applicaiton – gathering the data you need\nThe application process itself – what to do at each stage of the SFI application process\nTroubleshooting – what to do and where to turn when things go wrong.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this workshop will not go into detail on the various options available under SFI. To learn more about this\, please find one of our SFI Options workshops here. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/sfi-scheme-how-to-prepare-and-submit-a-successful-application-10/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/a128c54e304caf51ea6cbd668cf66284-TVCm84.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240208T173623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T173623Z UID:10000370-1715713200-1715720400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Farm Business Funding: Update on Latest Grants\, Schemes and SFI DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nAs 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. \nWith the pace of information change\, it is increasingly difficult to keep up with new developments and stay on top of important announcements and updates in agriculture. \nThis workshop is designed for and targeted at those who have already benefitted from personalised support under FFR\, but wish to get an update on recent developments. \n  \nDuring this FREE workshop we will discuss: \n\nHow ELMs\, including SFI and Landscape Recovery\, can fit within your farm system. In this section\, we will include both practical and financial feedback and guidance from those already taking part\nSources of farm funding outside ELMs: in this section\, we will provide a brief overview of other sources of funds and support\, including CS\, FiPL\, REPF\, Animal health and welfare schemes and woodland creation and improvement schemes\nPreparing for the longer term success of your farm business is essential. In this section\, we’ll give you pointers for first steps to take to review your economic situation\, plan for retirement and prepare for a successful farm succession\nWhat to do now: we review what further support is available under FFR and how you can access it.\n\n  \nThis workshop is provided under the Future Farming Resilience Fund\, which was funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with Agricultural Transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments\, with an SBI and more than 5ha of land. \nIf you have not previously registered to the FFR programme\, please click here for further info and guidance on the free support available. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-business-funding-update-on-latest-grants-schemes-and-sfi-12/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5a92eb0f93f55eba9d00d24d624670df-QyGa4S.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240221T183818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T183818Z UID:10000379-1715688000-1715695200@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2024 DESCRIPTION:With reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to develop their businesses. \nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep dive into the six new standards introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2024 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on-farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on the options chosen. During the session\, we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2024-5/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/469c797f3e9b5f02f5f93cfc1e0c3129-ZV8pDD.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240410T104552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T103357Z UID:10000401-1715176800-1715184000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Digital Support for Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join our Digital Support Online Drop-In session. This session is designed to help farmers use digital tools and technology to manage their farms more easily. Join us to learn practical solutions and expert advice to improve your digital skills and make your farm operations smoother and more efficient. \nWe can help with: \n\nInternet Connectivity: Solving problems with rural internet connections.\nGrants on Government Websites: Finding grants on government websites.\nUsing Magic Maps for SFI Grants: Learning how to use Magic Maps for SFI grants.\nUnderstanding Online Forms\, Emails\, and Attachments: Making online forms and managing emails and attachments simpler.\nOrganising Farm Pictures: Discovering simple ways to organise and manage farm pictures for easier use.\n\nThis is an online drop-in session where you can come with questions and learn from what other farmers are doing. Let’s work together to make technology work for your farm! URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-support-for-farmers-2/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/6eb8c2c7f757d63de9108ad0112f3876-bu3Mz6.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240423T080837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T123721Z UID:10000406-1714672800-1714680000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Rural Support webinar - Animal Welfare DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the range of rural support services available through our monthly webinar series. \nThe 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. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series is running on the first Thursday of every month through to December 2024. The theme of May’s webinar is animal welfare. \nOur guest speakers for this next webinar are from the following organisations: \n\nHeart of the South West Trading Standards Service: Rural Team\nAnimal Plant & Health Agency (APHA)\n\n  \nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset currently in receipt of BPS payments. To be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-webinars/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eb7ff4b983079fd6ce751b5ffc1c8cd0-G0v1J2.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20231115T104622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T152223Z UID:10000298-1714478400-1714485600@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update DESCRIPTION: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 outline other schemes and grants that may apply to your farm. \nJoin us to discuss: \n\nHow funding is changing and what farmers can do to mitigate these changes​\nWhat DEFRA’s Environmental Land Management Schemes\, including SFI\, offer\nWhat other grant schemes are available\nSuccession: how to start planning for the next generation\nWhere to go next: getting ongoing support and information ​\n\nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund is funded by Defra to support farmers and land managers through the biggest changes in farm support for generations\, as BPS ends and new environmental schemes are launched. The support is free and available until December 2024 to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Dorset\, Somerset or Cornwall with more than 5ha of land and an SBI. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, or Cornwall currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-124/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4b20bca0bfa07a59af6296eacf2a5423-OKYWA4.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20231108T163409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T163409Z UID:10000286-1713985200-1713992400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Farm Business Funding: Update on Latest Grants\, Schemes and SFI DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nAs farmers in the South West move away from Basic Payments\, many have taken advantage of the free support available under the Defra-funded Future Farming Resilience scheme. With the pace of information change\, however\, it is both increasingly difficult and more important to stay abreast of developments in agriculture. This workshop is designed for and targeted at those who have already benefitted from personalised support under FFR\, but wish to get an update on recent developments. \n  \nDuring this FREE workshop\, we will discuss: \n\nHow ELMs\, including SFI and Landscape Recovery\, can fit within your farm system. In this section\, we will include both practical and financial feedback and guidance from those already taking part\nSources of farm funding outside ELMs: in this section\, we will provide a brief overview of other sources of funds and support\, including CS\, FiPL\, REPF\, Animal health and welfare schemes and woodland creation and improvement schemes\nPreparing for the longer-term success of your farm business is essential. In this section\, we’ll give you pointers for the first steps to take to review your economic situation\, plan for retirement and prepare for a successful farm succession\nWhat to do now: we review what further support is available under FFR and how you can access it.\n\nThis workshop is provided under the Future Farming Resilience Fund\, which was funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with Agricultural Transition. \nIf you have not previously registered to the FFR programme\, please click here for further info and guidance on the free support available. \n  \nEligibility: \nThe support is free for any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments\, with an SBI and more than 5ha of land. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-business-funding-update-on-latest-grants-schemes-and-sfi-7/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/04df494518ac4866ee8b62e32a53efe4-asE8Ws.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240205T144028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T144537Z UID:10000368-1713434400-1713443400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Excel for your Farm Business DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Excel to support your farm business with creating spreadsheets\, managing information and keeping records\n\n\nExcel is one of the most important tools for Farm Admin. The workshop will teach you the basics of using Excel to support your farm business with creating spreadsheets\, managing information\, and keeping records. We will explore how Excel can be used to support your Farm activities in a range of areas\, including examples such as the NFU’s Agricultural Compliance Tool. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nCreate and save a new spreadsheets\nUnderstand the Excel terms and layout of spreadsheets\nCreate formulas and use basic calculations in Excel\nLearn Excel shortcuts\nRecord data in existing Excel Agricultural Tools\n\nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/excel-for-your-farm-business-9/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/acf999ccfb8acf576143a4f90f6318f6-vpc3cB.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240220T170426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T184748Z UID:10000377-1713380400-1713387600@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:SFI Scheme: How to Prepare and Submit a Successful Application DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Farming Incentive is Defra’s flagship offering to the farming community.\n\n\nThe Sustainable Farming Incentive is available to the farming community\, rewarding farmers for environmental benefits provided through their land management practices. \nAs the area-based Basic Payment Scheme is phased out\, SFI represents an important consideration for farmers seeking to maximise farm income. For farmers who choose to enter the SFI\, Defra have worked hard to ensure the scheme is easy to apply for\, with the majority of farmers expected to complete their own applications. \nIn this workshop\, we will help farmers and landowners to understand the SFI scheme and the application process. We will cover: \n  \n\nThe core requirements of the SFI schemes\nFinding out more – the research you need to do in order to make informed decisions that are right for your farm\, including where to get the information you need\nHow to prepare for your applicaiton – gathering the data you need\nThe application process itself – what to do at each stage of the SFI application process\nTroubleshooting – what to do and where to turn when things go wrong.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this workshop will not go into detail on the various options available under SFI. To learn more about this\, please find one of our SFI Options workshops here. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/sfi-scheme-how-to-prepare-and-submit-a-successful-application-9/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/723c2ad1bda56d49d388bee5beacabee-NjZCEn.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240125T091753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T091753Z UID:10000359-1713292200-1713299400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Family Business Succession in Farming DESCRIPTION:During this workshop we will help start you on the process to help you develop a transition plan from one generation to the next.\n\n\nSuccession planning as a farmer can be challenging for all involved in the family business. Only 13% of family run businesses have a succession plan in place and that is reflected in the statistics\, with only 30% of family run businesses surviving into the second generation. \nHaving an effective succession plan is vital and it should be an intrinsic part of the overall planning for the long-term future of the business and not treated as a separate issue\, as it is a process and not an event. \nAlthough there is no one-size-fits all solution\, during this workshop we will help start you on this process to help you develop a transition plan from one generation to the next. \nIn this FREE session we will focus on two key areas: \n\nUnderstanding the dynamics of a family business\nPlanning for a generational change in a farming business\n\nMuch of the information we will cover is relevant for any family planning how they approach moving assets from one generation to the next and is a good starting point for discussions and planning. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. You will be sent a link and joining instructions via email 24 hours before the workshop. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/family-business-succession-in-farming-3/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/73f32a6450e95c411e0a02aabd0fee6c-XMxQH0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240220T170210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T170210Z UID:10000376-1713207600-1713214800@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2024 DESCRIPTION:With reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to develop their businesses. \nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep dive into the six new standards being introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2024 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on-farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on the options chosen. During the session\, we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2024-4/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/b6c35f5208e964de66e653f5d93b6ec8-jzHiXH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240205T144544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T143548Z UID:10000367-1712842200-1712851200@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Farm Management Software DESCRIPTION:Find out more about Farm Management Software & how it can be used to optimise farm operations\, productivity & enhance decision making\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles\, tools\, and techniques involved in effectively utilising farm management software. This workshop aims to equip farmers with the necessary knowledge and skills to optimise farm operations\, increase productivity\, and enhance decision-making through the efficient use of software solutions tailored for the agricultural sector. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the fundamentals of farm management software and its importance in modern agricultural practices.\nExplore different types of farm management software available in the market and their key features.\nLearn how to evaluate and select the most suitable farm management software for specific farm requirements.\nGain hands-on experience in utilising farm management software for tasks such as inventory management\, crop planning\, financial tracking\, and equipment maintenance.\nDevelop skills in generating reports and utilising data visualisation tools to monitor farm performance and make informed decisions.\n\nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/introduction-to-farm-management-software-4/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3b8c8fed0cadb5f0970ebf5ded7e56aa-4DKTc9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240321T171529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T171529Z UID:10000398-1712773800-1712781000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Farm Equipment and Technology Fund: a guide to applying DESCRIPTION:The Farm Equipment and Technology Fund offers three separate grants opportunities to apply for.\n\n\nThe Farm Equipment and Technology Fund offers three separate grants opportunities\, for equipment to improve animal health\, improve productivity\, and manage slurry. Successful applicants can access grants worth a minimum of £1\,000 and a maximum of £50\,000 (£25\,000 for animal welfare items). As a competitive fund\, getting your application right is critical to improving your chances of success. \n  \nIn this workshop\, we will explore the FETF\, focusing on: \n\nWho is eligible for funding\, and what capital items are prioritised\nThe application process\, including tips and suggestions for how to maximise your eligibility\nChanges to the current application window for FETP\, including the Farming Investment Fund application service\nHow applications are processed and your next steps\n\n  \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-equipment-and-technology-fund-a-guide-to-applying/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7367852bec4234e90a46ed77167f63a6-cHoQ90.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240404T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20230926T144915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T135553Z UID:10000269-1712253600-1712260800@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Rural Support: TB & Animal Welfare DESCRIPTION:Exploring TB and animal welfare. Guest speakers to be announced\n\n\nOverview\nThe 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. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, funded by DEFRA to support farmers and land managers. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series is running on the first Thursday of every month\, from October 2023 to April 2024. The theme of November’s webinar is TB and animal welfare\, the guest speakers are yet to be announced but watch this space. \n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent one-to-one support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or one-to-one advice if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/rural-support-tb-animal-welfare/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/eb7ff4b983079fd6ce751b5ffc1c8cd0-j8FFto.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240220T170032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T170032Z UID:10000375-1711627200-1711634400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:SFI Scheme: How to Prepare and Submit a Successful Application DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Farming Incentive is Defra’s flagship offering to the farming community.\n\n\nThe Sustainable Farming Incentive is available to the farming community\, rewarding farmers for environmental benefits provided through their land management practices. \nAs the area-based Basic Payment Scheme is phased out\, SFI represents an important consideration for farmers seeking to maximise farm income. For farmers who choose to enter the SFI\, Defra have worked hard to ensure the scheme is easy to apply for\, with the majority of farmers expected to complete their own applications. \nIn this workshop\, we will help farmers and landowners to understand the SFI scheme and the application process. We will cover: \n\nThe core requirements of the SFI schemes\nFinding out more – the research you need to do in order to make informed decisions that are right for your farm\, including where to get the information you need\nHow to prepare for your applicaiton – gathering the data you need\nThe application process itself – what to do at each stage of the SFI application process\nTroubleshooting – what to do and where to turn when things go wrong.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this workshop will not go into detail on the various options available under SFI. To learn more about this\, please find one of our SFI Options workshops here. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/sfi-scheme-how-to-prepare-and-submit-a-successful-application-8/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/10f2dcc7d0b6b427b798d07f21b9da4b-SUHwep.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20231108T163554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T163554Z UID:10000285-1711566000-1711573200@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Farm Business Funding: Update on Latest Grants\, Schemes and SFI DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nAs farmers in the South West move away from Basic Payments\, many have taken advantage of the free support available under the Defra-funded Future Farming Resilience scheme. With the pace of information change\, however\, it is both increasingly difficult and more important to stay abreast of developments in agriculture. This workshop is designed for and targeted at those who have already benefitted from personalised support under FFR\, but wish to get an update on recent developments. \n  \nDuring this FREE workshop\, we will discuss: \n\nHow ELMs\, including SFI and Landscape Recovery\, can fit within your farm system. In this section\, we will include both practical and financial feedback and guidance from those already taking part\nSources of farm funding outside ELMs: in this section\, we will provide a brief overview of other sources of funds and support\, including CS\, FiPL\, REPF\, Animal health and welfare schemes and woodland creation and improvement schemes\nPreparing for the longer-term success of your farm business is essential. In this section\, we’ll give you pointers for the first steps to take to review your economic situation\, plan for retirement and prepare for a successful farm succession\nWhat to do now: we review what further support is available under FFR and how you can access it.\n\nThis workshop is provided under the Future Farming Resilience Fund\, which was funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with Agricultural Transition. \nIf you have not previously registered to the FFR programme\, please click here for further info and guidance on the free support available. \n  \nEligibility: \nThe support is free for any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments\, with an SBI and more than 5ha of land. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-business-funding-update-on-latest-grants-schemes-and-sfi-8/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/48496a04c81f84ec47bd024b94d41f70-yQzu5i.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240208T172603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T172603Z UID:10000369-1711477800-1711485000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Farm Business Funding: Update on Latest Grants\, Schemes and SFI DESCRIPTION:Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nAs 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. \nWith the pace of information change\, it is increasingly difficult to keep up with new developments and stay on top of important announcements and updates in agriculture. \nThis workshop is designed for and targeted at those who have already benefitted from personalised support under FFR\, but wish to get an update on recent developments. \n  \nDuring this FREE workshop we will discuss: \n\nHow ELMs\, including SFI and Landscape Recovery\, can fit within your farm system. In this section\, we will include both practical and financial feedback and guidance from those already taking part\nSources of farm funding outside ELMs: in this section\, we will provide a brief overview of other sources of funds and support\, including CS\, FiPL\, REPF\, Animal health and welfare schemes and woodland creation and improvement schemes\nPreparing for the longer term success of your farm business is essential. In this section\, we’ll give you pointers for first steps to take to review your economic situation\, plan for retirement and prepare for a successful farm succession\nWhat to do now: we review what further support is available under FFR and how you can access it.\n\n  \nThis workshop is provided under the Future Farming Resilience Fund\, which was funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with Agricultural Transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments\, with an SBI and more than 5ha of land. \nIf you have not previously registered to the FFR programme\, please click here for further info and guidance on the free support available. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-business-funding-update-on-latest-grants-schemes-and-sfi-11/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/29a6c2a0a15d8ad39ad01242d97fa6d2-riuJ1R.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240307T145138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T173149Z UID:10000394-1711454400-1711461600@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2024 DESCRIPTION:With reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to develop their businesses. \nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep dive into the six new standards being introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2024 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on-farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on the options chosen. During the session\, we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2024-6/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/8c9d5a23b4389b87a36f2bd9540ee60c-82sxxz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240205T144714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T144734Z UID:10000366-1711447200-1711456200@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Using Xero for Your Online Farm Accounting DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step guide to managing your farm accounts using online accounting software\, Xero.\n\n\nWith Xero\, you can automate everyday financial tasks and easily track and pay bills. More farm work\, less paperwork. \nDuring this workshop our trainer will guide you through: \n\nThe Xero dashboard and how to navigate it\nChart of accounts\nBills\nInvoices\nRegistering assets\nVAT returns\nReports\nPayroll\n\nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/using-xero-for-your-online-farm-accounting-4/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/e1297878914156c71a43871dea1c731a-YJA6aD.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20231115T104403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T135452Z UID:10000297-1711044000-1711051200@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, or Cornwall currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-123/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/443f60c86c36812f83350ed09bb8dd8f-JOEoQ6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240304T094835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T094835Z UID:10000383-1710936000-1710943200@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Understanding Your Farm Finances DESCRIPTION:Understand your finances to make informed decisions.\n\n\nSuccessful businesses have a number of things in common. One is that they implicitly understand their finances and use financial data to inform decisions\, plan future activity\, monitor and manage business growth and understand and identify risk. \nIn this workshop we will be examining: \n\nUnderstanding business accounts\nThe purpose of financial accounts and management accounts\nThe importance of budgeting and forecasting\nConstructing budgets and cashflow forecasts\nMonitoring performance and taking action\nUnderstanding where your profit comes from\nCost accounting and managing diversified businesses.\n\nAll from the perspective of farm based businesses. \nIf you want to better understand your farm’s finances\, improve your cashflow\, make decisions about where to focus your efforts or where to invest\, there will be something in this workshop for you. \n  \n\n\nEligibility\nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/understanding-your-farm-finances/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ea93b138bde9f230e4c440c5fac40021-8A8zR6.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240305T123150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T123150Z UID:10000385-1710763200-1710770400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Fully Funded Solar and Battery Installations for Farms DESCRIPTION:At Bloom Renewables we are implementing solutions that provide energy security for farms across the South West.\n\n\nFarms are the backbone of our community. \nUntil the end of March 2024\, DEFRA is offering to fully fund 25% of the costs for solar-battery installations on farms like yours. Through our trusted finance partner\, Smart Ease\, we’re equipped to provide a comprehensive finance package to cover the remaining costs. \nBased on our projections\, we anticipate that with our solar installation\, your monthly instalments combined with your new monthly energy bill will be lower than your current energy expenses. \nTo determine if you qualify as a strong candidate for DEFRA funding\, attend this webinar for interested farms. This webinar will provide invaluable insights into the process and benefits of taking advantage of this offer. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/fully-funded-solar-and-battery-installations-for-farms-2/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cf09d4feabd951c6121cb721c3e63e64-xyS2xV.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240125T091507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T091507Z UID:10000358-1710352800-1710360000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:SFI Scheme: How to Prepare and Submit a Successful Application DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Farming Incentive is Defra’s flagship offering to the farming community.\n\n\nThe Sustainable Farming Incentive is available to the farming community\, rewarding farmers for environmental benefits provided through their land management practices. \nAs the area-based Basic Payment Scheme is phased out\, SFI represents an important consideration for farmers seeking to maximise farm income. For farmers who choose to enter the SFI\, Defra have worked hard to ensure the scheme is easy to apply for\, with the majority of farmers expected to complete their own applications. \nIn this workshop\, we will help farmers and landowners to understand the SFI scheme and the application process. We will cover: \n\nThe core requirements of the SFI schemes\nFinding out more – the research you need to do in order to make informed decisions that are right for your farm\, including where to get the information you need\nHow to prepare for your application – gathering the data you need\nThe application process itself – what to do at each stage of the SFI application process\nTroubleshooting – what to do and where to turn when things go wrong.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this workshop will not go into detail on the various options available under SFI. To learn more about this\, please find one of our SFI Options workshops here. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/sfi-scheme-how-to-prepare-and-submit-a-successful-application-6/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/f1667bb190aa4c9654e0761792fc4892-DMcsmS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240313T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240205T145911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T123425Z UID:10000365-1710338400-1710347400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Strategies for Diversified Farm Businesses DESCRIPTION:A workshop for those running a diversified farm\, who want to explore digital marketing strategies to boost their business\n\n\nDigital Marketing Strategies for Diversified Farm Businesses \nThis workshop is for participants who are running a diversified farm business\, whether that is a holiday let\, selling your own products or running a farm shop. In this workshop we will discuss all things digital marketing and strategies that will make your business perform better in the online world. \nWe will explore: \n\nSearch engine optimisation (SEO)\, website design & navigation tips\nOnline business listings\nE-commerce best practice\nSocial media & email marketing strategies\nPaid campaigns\n\nThe goal is to boost your rankings\, enhance your visibility\, increase quality traffic to your website and ultimately convert quality leads into paying customers. \n  \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-marketing-strategies-for-diversified-farm-businesses-3/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ee2a9b6263c9a6888df3f32757aaacfc-zEaa5m.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240125T091222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T091250Z UID:10000357-1710266400-1710273600@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2024 DESCRIPTION:With the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to develop their businesses. \nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep dive into the six new standards being introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2024 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on-farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on the options chosen. During the session\, we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2024-2/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3737a21a7094091f5ccc3d45213e6ade-vpE96B.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240124T104804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T104804Z UID:10000356-1709836200-1709843400@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Biodiversity Net Gain: An Introduction for Farmers and Landowners DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is a way to contribute to the recovery of nature.\n\n\nBiodiversity net gain (BNG) is a new piece of legislation that forces developers to contribute to nature recovery\, by ensuring that biodiversity is left in a measurably better state\, after a development than before. Where developers cannot deliver a 10% increase in biodiversity on their site\, they must pay other landowners to create and improve habitats on their behalf. This has resulted in new opportunities for farmers to improve nature\, benefit from their marginal/unproductive land\, and make a profit while doing so. \n  \nJoin this workshop to find out more\, as we will cover: \n\nWhat is meant by Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)\, and how does it work?\nWhat is the role of farmers in delivering BNG?\nWhy should BNG be of interest to farmers and landowners in the SW?\nWhat are the potential risks and benefits for farmers and landowners?\nWho is driving\, promoting and regulating BNG in the UK?\nWhat are my next steps if I want to know more?\n\n  \nThis workshop will involve a presentation with questions and discussion. If you already have questions you’d like to see answered\, please send them beforehand to chris@naturalasset.co.uk. The session will be run by Chris from Natural Asset Partners. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/biodiversity-net-gain-an-introduction-for-farmers-and-landowners-3/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/e0379b210a75916f733af835ed93e916-U9zU3S.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T094031 CREATED:20240221T184521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T184521Z UID:10000381-1709812800-1709820000@businessinfopoint.co.uk SUMMARY:Fully Funded Solar and Battery Installations for Farms DESCRIPTION:At Bloom Renewables we are implementing solutions that provide energy security for farms across the South West.\n\n\nFarms are the backbone of our community. \nUntil the end of March 2024\, DEFRA is offering to fully fund 25% of the costs for solar-battery installations on farms like yours. Through our trusted finance partner\, Smart Ease\, we’re equipped to provide a comprehensive finance package to cover the remaining costs. \nBased on our projections\, we anticipate that with our solar installation\, your monthly instalments combined with your new monthly energy bill will be lower than your current energy expenses. \nTo determine if you qualify as a strong candidate for DEFRA funding\, attend this webinar for interested farms. This webinar will provide invaluable insights into the process and benefits of taking advantage of this offer. \n  \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nTo be eligible to participate in the Future Farming Resilience project and receive subsequent 1:1 support or attend further workshops\, you will be required to complete a Monitoring Information form. Forms will be provided by your advisor\, at a workshop\, or emailed to you after an online workshop. Please ensure forms are completed swiftly. Please be aware that BIP may limit further access to specialist workshops or 1:1 advice\, if the form is not completed. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n  URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/fully-funded-solar-and-battery-installations-for-farms/ LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/deaa0472aaafa14d28f9dcc026628755-tyVcOQ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR