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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\nCAT 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. \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/using-xero-for-your-online-farm-accounting-10/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The Latest Farm Grants Update
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  \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  \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-33/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240912T114835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115237Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Feed Hygiene & Farm Assurance
DESCRIPTION:Featuring speakers from Heart of the South West Trading Standards\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 usually runs on the first Thursday of every month\, from October 2023 to December 2024. This particular session however\, is an additional webinar to the series. \nThe theme and speakers for this webinar is Feed Hygiene & Farm Assurance\, featuring guest speakers: \nNaomi Osborne and Rebecca Langdon\, Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service: covering feed hygiene & farm assurance \n\n\n\nRichard Frewin\, Operations Manager for Associated British Ports – Teignmouth: covering the port history\, updates\, on current trade and assurance \n\n\n\n\nGuest speakers at our previous webinars include: \n\n\n\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies\nDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (& Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service)\nStep One Charity\nSouth Somerset CC Village Agents\nDevon & Cornwall Police: Rural Crime\nRural Mental Health Matters\n\n\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 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-webinar-feed-hygiene-farm-assurance/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240815T082512Z
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SUMMARY:How to Create a Net Zero Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Discover strategies to build a net zero workforce\, reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability in your organisation.\n\n\nHow to Create a Net Zero Workforce \nThis workshop will take you on a journey towards creating a Net Zero Workforce. A workplace that not only cares about the environment but actively contributes to a sustainable future. \nKey Topics: \nTransformative Journey Ahead\nEmbark on a transformative journey to cultivate a Net Zero Workforce \nTurning Change into Assets\nTurn engagement\, capabilities\, and cultural change into tangible\, sustainable assets for your business. \nEmpower Your Workforce\nFind out essential strategies to empower your workforce for a Net Zero future \nDeveloping Vital Skills\nIdentify and develop the vital skills needed for a Net Zero future. \nJoin us in this workshop where we break down complex concepts into simple\, actionable steps. No matter where you are on your sustainability journey\, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to create a workplace culture that not only benefits your business but also contributes to a healthier planet.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/how-to-create-a-net-zero-workforce/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240508T104435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115448Z
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Disease Control\, Contingency and Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Speaker details for our September webinar will be available soon.\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 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month until December 2024. \nThe theme and speakers for September’s webinar is yet to be confirmed\, but watch this space! \nPrevious webinars have covered a range of themes\, such as: \n\nFarm Safety\nFire Safety & Holistic Wellbeing\nCost of Living\nRural Community Care\nFarm Resilience\n\n\n\nGuest speakers at our previous webinars have included: \n\nFarm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies\nDevon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service\nCornwall Fire & Rescue Service\nStep One Charity\nSouth Somerset CC Village Agents\nDevon & Cornwall Police: Rural Crime\nRural Mental Health Matters\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis will be an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n  \n\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 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-webinar-september/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240812T151125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T114605Z
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SUMMARY:Using Networking and PR to Build Your Sustainable Presence
DESCRIPTION:Showing you how to focus on local opportunities for PR and networking to build a sustainable presence.\n\n\nIn this workshop we will show you how to focus on local opportunities for PR and networking to build sustainability presence\, and the benefits of buying local by engaging with local supply chains. \nYou will gain insights into the key facets of sustainable business practice and learn practical approaches to foster growth. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nUnderstanding how to create your own sustainability message\nBuilding a networking strategy\nCreating your own sustainability network map\nLearning the key elements of PR\nUnderstanding the different PR channels\nCreating your own PR campaign plan to promote your sustainability message.\n\nSustainability is now inescapable for every business\, and ignoring it could cost you your clients. By making your business greener\, you’ll be more attractive to existing and future clients who are undergoing their own green transformation. \nThe Pathway to Net Zero programme has been designed to provide free support for Plymouth-based businesses to adopt more environmentally conscious processes and move towards becoming net zero. \n  \nEligibilty \nThis support is available completely free to anyone located within the Plymouth City Council City boundary. If you’re unsure\, you can check by inputting your postcode into the Council Checker. \n 
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/using-networking-and-pr-to-build-your-sustainable-presence/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240813T083251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T083251Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Support for SFI
DESCRIPTION:Gain the confidence and digital skills needed to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) successfully.\n\n\nOverview: 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. \nKey Topics: \n\nRegistration & Updates: Step-by-step guide to registering and managing your SFI details.\nApplication Process: Tips for completing and submitting your application error-free.\nSFI Handbook: How to navigate and use this essential resource.\nSFI Actions: Choosing and implementing the right actions for your farm.\nRecord Keeping: Best practices for gathering evidence and organising files.\nSpreadsheet & Cloud Tools: Techniques for tracking activities and safeguarding records.\nPhoto Documentation: Documenting actions with photos and GPS locations.\nRPA Submission: A complete walkthrough of the Rural Payments Agency submission process.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: Ideal for anyone involved in SFI\, from first-time applicants to seasoned participants. For Farmers In the Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset and Somerset areas only. \nOutcome: Walk away with an organised system for managing your records and the confidence to submit your SFI application with ease. \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/digital-support-for-sfi/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240718T093549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T120015Z
UID:10000475-1725472800-1725480000@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. \n  \nDuring this FREE workshop we will discuss: \n  \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-20/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240625T120025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T120025Z
UID:10000453-1725444000-1725453000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Photo and Video Creation for Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer looking to diversify your farming business with eye-catching social media content? Join our workshop.\n\n\nAre you a farmer looking to diversify your farming business with eye-catching social media content? Join our workshop\, where you’ll learn simple tips and tricks to enhance your online presence. \nOur expert digital trainer will cover – \n\nHow to make your photos stand out through composition techniques & using natural light\nBasic photo & video editing on your smartphone\nVideo creation & transitions for social media\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. \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/photo-and-video-creation-for-social-media/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20231108T144906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T092707Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240619T121337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T121337Z
UID:10000451-1724763600-1724772600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Support for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join our Digital Support Online. This session is designed to help farmers use digital tools and technology.\n\n\nJoin our Digital Support Online 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: \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. \nThis is an online session where you can come with questions and learn from other farmers
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-support-for-farmers-3/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240521T160518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160518Z
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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. \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. \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.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/excel-for-your-farm-business-11/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240521T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160357Z
UID:10000437-1723197600-1723206600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Microsoft 365: Exploring Office Apps for Farm Admin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them efficiently to manage your farm admin processes\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this free workshop will go beyond Word and Excel\, and explore the other tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them to efficiently manage your farm admin\, communication and processes. \nThere are various apps and tools available within Microsoft 365\, each one designed to make managing your farm easier and more productive. \nWith the support of one of our skilled trainers\, you will discover: \n\nSharePoint and OneDrive for effective cloud storage and real-time collaboration\nLists\, To Do and Planner for successful project and task management\nTeams for integrating people\, content and communications\nOneNote and Lens for capturing and collating information and notes\nPower Apps\, Power Automate and Power BI to build powerful data driven connections\, processes and reports\n\nThis workshop is suitable for participants with a basic understanding of Microsoft 365\, who want to use it more productively to support their agricultural business. Please see our other workshops for sessions on using Microsoft Word and Excel. \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. \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/microsoft-365-exploring-office-apps-for-farm-admin-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240508T104534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T105219Z
UID:10000427-1723140000-1723147200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: August
DESCRIPTION:Overview \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 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThe Wellbeing Webinar series usually runs on the first Thursday of every month until December 2024. However\, the team are working at the Honiton agricultural show on Thursday 1st August\, so this webinar will take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month instead\, on Thursday 8th August. \n\nThis month’s webinar focuses on livestock management and animal gatherings. Hear from our guest speakers:\n\n\nDevon & Cornwall Police – Rural Crime Unit: covering livestock management on public highways\nCornwall Trading Standards: covering livestock management at agricultural shows and animal gatherings.\n\n\n  \n\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis will be an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \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 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-webinar-august/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240718T084705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T084705Z
UID:10000471-1723111200-1723118400@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 free workshop will cover information on the Expanded SFI and how to apply. \n  \nFunding: \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-16/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240625T124537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T124537Z
UID:10000466-1722333600-1722342600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Support for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join our Digital Support Online. This session is designed to help farmers use digital tools and technology.\n\n\nJoin our Digital Support Online 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: \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. \nThis is an online session where you can come with questions and learn from other farmers \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. \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/digital-support-for-farmers-7/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240521T160210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160230Z
UID:10000436-1721739600-1721748600@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\nCAT returns\nReports\nPayroll\n\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. \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/using-xero-for-your-online-farm-accounting-6/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240125T092021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T092021Z
UID:10000360-1721241000-1721248200@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-4/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240521T155745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T155852Z
UID:10000435-1720778400-1720787400@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. \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. \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.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/excel-for-your-farm-business-10/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240508T101136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T101136Z
UID:10000426-1720116000-1720123200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Helping Farmers.
DESCRIPTION:RABI and Farmerardos will be sharing about the support they are able to offer to help farmers.\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 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 until December 2024. July’s webinar features guest speakers from the following organisations: \n\nThe Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)\nFarmerardos \n\nRABI is the charity at the heart of farming\, providing expert mental health and wellbeing support\, as well as financial\, emotional and practical help to farming people in England\, Wales and Northern Ireland. \nFarmerados believe that problems can feel a little lighter when shared with others who understand farming life. Farmerados don’t fix or try to solve. Farmerardos just provide a friendly\, supportive space to share and connect with others in the same boat. That’s not to say we don’t appreciate the severity of some situations\, and we may be able to point you in the right direction for more specific help should you need it. \nWorkshop details:\nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n\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 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-webinar-helping-farmers/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20231115T105150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T160855Z
UID:10000300-1719489600-1719496800@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-126/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240521T155228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160103Z
UID:10000434-1719309600-1719318600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Microsoft 365: Exploring Office Apps for Farm Admin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them efficiently to manage your farm admin processes\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this free workshop will go beyond Word and Excel\, and explore the other tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them to efficiently manage your farm admin\, communication and processes. \nThere are various apps and tools available within Microsoft 365\, each one designed to make managing your farm easier and more productive. \nWith the support of one of our skilled trainers\, you will discover: \n\nSharePoint and OneDrive for effective cloud storage and real-time collaboration\nLists\, To Do and Planner for successful project and task management\nTeams for integrating people\, content and communications\nOneNote and Lens for capturing and collating information and notes\nPower Apps\, Power Automate and Power BI to build powerful data driven connections\, processes and reports\n\nThis workshop is suitable for participants with a basic understanding of Microsoft 365\, who want to use it more productively to support their agricultural business. Please see our other workshops for sessions on using Microsoft Word and Excel. \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. \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/microsoft-365-exploring-office-apps-for-farm-admin/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20231108T150237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T150237Z
UID:10000288-1718823600-1718830800@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-5/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240521T155039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T160016Z
UID:10000433-1718100000-1718109000@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. \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/using-xero-for-your-online-farm-accounting-5/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
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SUMMARY:Rural Support Webinar: Animal Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Exploring farm welfare\, with speakers from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service: Rural team\, and APHA.\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 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 until December 2024. The theme of June’s webinar is animal welfare\, with speakers from the following organisations: \n\nHeart of the South West Trading Standards: Rural team\nAnimal & Plant Health Agency (APHA)\n\nWorkshop details:\nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. \n\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 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-webinar-animal-welfare/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20240304T094549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T141552Z
UID:10000384-1717588800-1717596000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm diversification
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the advantages when it comes to farm diversification\n\n\nThere are many advantages when it comes to farm diversification\, in particular making your business more resilient\, sustainable\, and profitable. Diversification brings its own opportunities and challenges which we will discuss in this free session. \nThe workshop will allow you to take a step back from the day to day and explore what farm diversification can mean for your business as well as looking at examples of how it has worked for others and how to research your ideas. \nWe’ll consider to how balance any diversification activities with your farm business and explore funding and grant options such as the Farming Innovation Programme. \n  \nHere’s an overview of what this FREE session will cover: \n\nWhat does farm diversification mean?\nWhat can it bring to your farm business?\nHow do projects work in practice – lessons learned by others\nResearching your business idea\nDiversification strategy\, opportunities\, challenges and threats\nPlanning your new project\nBalancing new ventures with the existing farm business\nFunding options to finance diversification\n\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/farm-diversifcation/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
CREATED:20231115T104834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T155918Z
UID:10000299-1717092000-1717099200@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-125/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="FWAG SouthWest":MAILTO:info@fwagsw.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070011
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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