18: Farming on Peatlands

18: Farming on Peatlands

A list of links and resources mentioned in this podcast can be found below: Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force Chair’s report [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lowland-agricultural-peat-task-force-chairs-report] Roadmap to making wide-scale adoption of paludiculture a commercial reality in England: Independent report to the UK government [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/649bed85f90109000c81892c/Paludiculture_Roadmap.pdf] An update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier [https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/25/an-update-on-higher-level-stewardship-and-countryside-stewardship-higher-tier/](February 2025) The IUCN UK Peatland Programme [https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/] The Forestry Commission: Protecting peatlands in England [https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/protecting-peatlands] Defra Peat Programme | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/defrapeat] FAS Technical Article - Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers [https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/technical-article/sustainable-peatland-management-guide-farmers]

17: Succession Part 2 - with Mark Thomas of the Farming Community Network

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-times [https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/succession-planning-challenging-times%20] 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/] https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/ [https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/] The Succession Alliance -  https://www.successionalliance.com/ [https://www.successionalliance.com/] Farming Partnerships-  https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnership [https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnership] Agricultural 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/ [https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/category/blog/agricultural-and-farming-trusts-a-guide-for-small-scale-farmers/] GOV.UK [http://GOV.UK] [http://gov.uk/] Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on Gifts - https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts [https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts] Life insurance for inheritance tax - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning [https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning]

16: Succession Part 1- with Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates

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 [https://www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk/webinars/succession-planning-challenging-times%20] 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/] https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/ [https://farmwell.org.uk/practical-guide-and-preparation-after-someone-passes-away/] The Succession Alliance -  https://www.successionalliance.com/ [https://www.successionalliance.com/]  Farming Partnerships-  https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnership [https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/farming-partnership] Agricultural 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/ [https://blackstonesolicitorsltd.co.uk/category/blog/agricultural-and-farming-trusts-a-guide-for-small-scale-farmers/] GOV.UK [http://GOV.UK] Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on Gifts - https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts [https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax/gifts] Life insurance for inheritance tax - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning [https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-eu/insights/the-benefits-of-life-insurance-for-inheritance-tax-planning]

15: Farm Wildlife and Operation Turtle Dove

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/ [https://farmwildlife.info/] Operation Turtle Dove: https://operationturtledove.org/ [https://operationturtledove.org/] Big Farmland Bird Count: https://www.bfbc.org.uk/ [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 [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 [https://www.gov.uk/find-funding-for-land-or-farms]

11: Get ready for the Big Farmland Bird Count with GWCT

https://www.bfbc.org.uk/ [https://www.bfbc.org.uk/]