Future Farming Resilience: guiding you through the changes in farming support and payments
Soil Association are here to help every step of the way
We're continuing with our programme of FREE workshops for all farmers and land managers currently in receipt of BPS payments. As experts in this area, the events will be of particular interest to organic, low input and in-conversion farms.
The government’s recent announcement about the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) has clarified some of the questions raised during previous meetings and webinars, and we will update content of our rolling programme of events to keep pace with developments as they are announced.
These workshops are relevant for all types of farming activities.
We are also offering one-to-one sessions and webinars for further support.
You'll learn more about
the impact of reductions to direct payments on your business
how your business models might need to adapt
business planning
We'll also be able to answer questions relating to
where organic or low input farming fits in with the changes in support payments.
what the components of the ELMS scheme are, and how they will best reward organic and low input farmers.
how you can make the best use of Countryside Stewardship.
Future Farm Resilience: the latest update on support payments Tuesday 21 February, 6-7.15pm This webinar is primarily for those who have attended a previous FFR event (online or in-person). It provides updates relating to the latest Defra updates. >> Register here
Norfolk
Future Farm Resilience: your guide to future farm payments Tuesday 28 February, 5-7pm West Dereham Village Hall, Church Road, King's Lynn PE33 9RF An introduction to the changes in farming support and payment (including most up-to-date information). >>Register here
March
Webinar
Future Farm Resilience: your guide to future farm payments Thursday 23 March, 6-7.15pm Details and booking form to follow
April
Wiltshire
Future Farm Resilience: your guide to future farm payments Monday 17 April, 5-7pm The Bouverie Hall, North St, Pewsey SN9 5EQ Details and booking form to follow
Herefordshire
Future Farm Resilience: your guide to future farm payments Thursday 27April, 5-7pm Ledbury, venue tbc Details and booking form to follow
May
Webinar
Future Farm Resilience: your guide to future farm payments Tuesday 16 May, 6-7.15pm Online Details and booking form to follow
Webinar
Future Farm Resilience: focus on soil Thursday 18 May, 6-7.15pm Online, focus on soil management plans Details and booking form to follow
We will be holding other events in or near your area over the coming months if you can't make this one. We are also organising webinars if you are unable to get to one of the in-person meetings.
Webinars to watch again
Agroforestry Carbon Code: find out more, and scroll to the end of the page to see our recent event.
Integrated Pest Management: watch these case study videos, showcasing participants of the Farming the Future programme with Nature Friendly Farming Network, RSPB, Pesticide Action Network and CoFarm Foundation on theAgricology website.
