Farming Advice Service podcast

Farming Advice Service podcast

The Farming Advice Service podcast brings you insight from our team of expert advisors on a range of cross compliance, best practice and sustainable farming issues.

Episodes

  1. Farming on Peatlands

    05/29/2025

    Farming on Peatlands

    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

    26 min
  2. Succession Part 2 - with Mark Thomas of the Farming Community Network

    04/07/2025

    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-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

    14 min
  3. Succession Part 1- with Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates

    04/07/2025

    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 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

    36 min
  4. Farm Wildlife and Operation Turtle Dove

    01/30/2025

    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/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

    25 min
  5. Farm Safety Week with Stephanie Berkeley of Yellow Wellies

    09/02/2024

    Farm Safety Week with Stephanie Berkeley of Yellow Wellies

    Farming Advice Service podcast

    24 min
  6. Get ready for the Big Farmland Bird Count with GWCT

    01/29/2024

    Get ready for the Big Farmland Bird Count with GWCT

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

    21 min
  7. Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway

    03/17/2023

    Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway

    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.

    16 min
  8. Mental Health in Farming

    01/16/2023

    Mental Health in Farming

    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

    32 min
  9. Meet the Farming Advice Service Helpline Team

    12/20/2022

    Meet the Farming Advice Service Helpline Team

    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.

    21 min
  10. Livestock movement and ID, with Laura Harpham and Ian Cairns

    03/29/2022

    Livestock movement and ID, with Laura Harpham and Ian Cairns

    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.

    25 min
  11. Farmer resilience with Keesje Avis and Suzy Deeley from RABI

    02/28/2022

    Farmer resilience with Keesje Avis and Suzy Deeley from RABI

    In this podcast, we speak to Suzy Deely who is the head of partnerships at RABI. Suzy is from a farming background so has an understanding of the challenges farmers face both through her personal life and her work. Keesje asks Suzy her views on resilience in agriculture, including how she thinks it has changed over the years and key findings from RABI's Big Farming Survey which asked farmers about their business, mental and physical wellbeing.

    24 min
  12. Reducing ammonia emissions on farm, with Keesje Avis and John Morgan of Creedy Associates

    02/28/2022

    Reducing ammonia emissions on farm, with Keesje Avis and John Morgan of Creedy Associates

    In this podcast, we speak to John Morgan of Creedy Associates about ammonia emissions and how they can be reduced on farms. John is keen to keep advice practical and affordable for farmers. Keesje and John talk about what ammonia is, what this means for farms and practical ways the emission can be reduced.

    28 min
  • 12 Episodes

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The Farming Advice Service podcast brings you insight from our team of expert advisors on a range of cross compliance, best practice and sustainable farming issues.

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