Farming Advice Service podcast

A list of links and resources mentioned in this podcast can be found below:Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force Chair’s reportRoadmap to making wide-scale adoption of paludiculture a commercial reality in England: Independent report to the UK governmentAn update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (February 2025)The IUCN UK Peatland ProgrammeThe Forestry Commission: Protecting peatlands in EnglandDefra Peat Programme | LinktreeFAS Technical Article - Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers

Taken from our Succession webinar, hear from Mark Thomas of the Farming Community Network on approaches to succession planning for farm businesses.During the podcast we refer to a few online resources, which you can find here: Watch the full FAS Succession webinar at https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/succession-planning-challenging-timesPlease note; where these links reference private commercial organisations, inclusion does not indicate either Defra or FAS endorsement. Due to the nature of succession, free guidance is often available from companies and organisations which also offer paid services.FarmWell, a one stop resource to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient - https://farmwell.org.uk/ https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/The Succession Alliance -  https://www.successionalliance.com/ Farming Partnerships-  https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnershipAgricultural And Farming Trusts: A Guide For Small Scale Farmers - https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/category/blog/agricultural-and-farming-trusts-a-guide-for-small-scale-farmers/GOV.UK Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on Gifts - https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/giftsLife insurance for inheritance tax - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning

Taken from our Succession webinar, hear from Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates on approaches to succession planning for farm businesses.During the podcast we refer to a few online resources, which you can find here: Watch the full FAS Succession webinar at https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/succession-planning-challenging-times Please note; where these links reference private commercial organisations, inclusion does not indicate either Defra or FAS endorsement. Due to the nature of succession, free guidance is often available from companies and organisations which also offer paid services.FarmWell, a one stop resource to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient - https://farmwell.org.uk/ https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/The Succession Alliance -  https://www.successionalliance.com/ Farming Partnerships-  https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnershipAgricultural And Farming Trusts: A Guide For Small Scale Farmers - https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/category/blog/agricultural-and-farming-trusts-a-guide-for-small-scale-farmers/GOV.UK Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on Gifts - https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/giftsLife insurance for inheritance tax - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning

Laura Harpham is joined by Mark Nowers, Turtle Dove Conservation Adviser with the RSPB, to talk about approaches to wildlife friendly farming in 2025 and the successes and challenges of Operation Turtle Dove.Links to resources mentioned in the podcast are listed below:Farm Wildlife: https://farmwildlife.info/Operation Turtle Dove: https://operationturtledove.org/Big Farmland Bird Count: https://www.bfbc.org.uk/Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer guidance:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-farming-incentive-scheme-expanded-offer-for-2024/sfi-scheme-information-expanded-offer-for-2024 SFI option finder: https://www.gov.uk/find-funding-for-land-or-farms

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Links to the resources mentioned in the podcast:FAS webinar: Nutrient Management with Mel HollowayFAS technical article: Nutrient Management and Farming Rules for WaterAHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)PLANET (Planning Land Applications of Nutrients for Efficiency and the environmenT) - nutrient management decision support toolMANNER-NPK - software tool that provides farmers and advisers with a quick estimate of crop available nitrogen, phosphate and potash supply from applications of organic manure.Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) advice for farmers and land managersTried & Tested online nutrient management toolsFuture Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) provides business support to farmers and land managers in the first few years of adapting to agricultural transition.

Laura Harpham is joined by Mark Thomas from FCN and Caroline Harrison from RABI to talk about the particular challenges for mental health in those who working in the farming industry. They talk about how attitudes are changing, how people approach taking care of their own and others' wellbeing, and where they can get help if they need it.rabi.org.uk/how-we-helpFreephone Helpline: 0800 188 4444fcn.org.uk / farmwell.org.ukFCN Helpline (7am - 11pm): 03000 111 999Samaritans( 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) - 116 123 National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK (6pm–3:30am every day) - 0800 689 5652 

Hear from members of the FAS helpline team on what they can help with, the process for free expert referrals and how the team triage calls for other teams or services. 

In this podcast, we speak to Ian Cairns about livestock movements and identification. Ian is farmer and consultant with 15 years of experience in proving advice to farmers. Laura asks Ian about the key things to know about this area of compliance and his tips on how to stay compliant with the rules.