What is Natural Capital, what does it involve, and is it right for my farm business? Since leaving the EU and the loss of BPS, farmers have been living through a period of great change. The Future farming Resilience project is Defra-funded to help farmers understand the changes and their impact on farm economics. In this free workshop, we examine ... Read More
Get up to date with SFI 2024 and how it could benefit your farm business SFI 2024 contains over 100 farm-based Actions that you could use on-farm to generate additional income. Many of the Actions represent farm activity you are already familiar with. However, as SFI has grown and become more complex, it is important to understand how you can ... Read More
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
This is part of a series of specialist soil workshops that will introduce farmers and landowners to the basics of soil microbiology. 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 ... 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
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
Learn how to use Excel to support your farm business with creating spreadsheets, managing information and keeping records. Excel 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 ... Read More
This webinar will focus on food production and legislation, including selling produce at the farm gate, labelling and meat/veg boxes. Overview The speakers for December's webinar are as follows: Caroline Dorrell - Heart of the Southwest Trading Standards. Caroline is a Trading Standards Officer with many years of experience in the rural and agricultural sector, specialising in Food production and ... Read More
Join our online workshop to discover how Artificial Intelligence is transforming agriculture, tailored specifically for farmers. What you'll learn: An easy introduction to AI and its impact on farming. Explore how AI can: Enhance crop and livestock management with drones and sensors. Reduce costs and increase efficiency through automated farming technologies. Address common challenges in adopting AI and strategies to ... Read More
