Explore the tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them efficiently to manage your farm admin processes Run 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, ... Read More
In a world where consumers are more conscious than ever, discover how to build a brand that resonates with authenticity. Join us for a workshop that demystifies the art of branding in today's ethical and sustainable business landscape. In a world where consumers are more conscious than ever, discover how to build a brand that resonates with authenticity. Key Topics: ... Read More
Stay up to date with developments in agriculture to navigate the Agricultural Transition. As farmers in the Southwest move away from Basic Payments, many have benefited from the free support available under the Defra-funded Future Farming Resilience scheme. With the pace of information change, it is increasingly difficult to keep up with new developments and stay on top of important ... Read More
With thanks to Flame Marketing Overview Since farm funding has changed, many farms are considering diversifying to supplement their incomes and build more resilient businesses. Even farms with well-established diversification plans may be thinking about marketing for the first time, or considering how improving their marketing could help them to grow their business. In this workshop, we will consider the ... Read More
Introducing the basics of soil microbiology, and the practical steps you can take to improve soil health. This is part of a series of specialist soil workshops that will introduce farmers and landowners to the basics of soil microbiology, and the practical steps that you can take to improve soil health. The workshop will include an on-farm walk, live soil ... Read More
The Rural Support and Wellbeing project, run by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards service, aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. This project is being delivered in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset as part of the Future ... Read More
With thanks to Justin Adams. The recent Defra announcement regarding an expanded SFI offer, available from late July 2024, has left many farmers wondering whether SFI is the right approach for them. Join us at this workshop where we explore what SFI could offer your farm business, with a particular focus on: How SFI can work in practice on a ... Read More
Update on grants and funding schemes available to farming businesses This free workshop provides up-to-date information to farmers aiming to build farm business resilience and profitability. We review how new and existing funding schemes, such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship, have changed, and how those schemes could apply to your farm and build your business. We also ... Read More
Discover what becoming Net Zero means for your business. In this workshop, we'll be guiding you through what becoming Net Zero means for your business and how to take steps to start reducing your carbon footprint. In June 2019, the UK committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 100% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. Acting now on ... Read More
