A list of links and resources mentioned in this podcast can be found below:
Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force Chair’s report
Roadmap to making wide-scale adoption of paludiculture a commercial reality in England: Independent report to the UK government
An update on Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (February 2025)
The IUCN UK Peatland Programme
The Forestry Commission: Protecting peatlands in England
Defra Peat Programme | Linktree
FAS Technical Article - Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers
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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
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-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/
GOV.UK Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on 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
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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
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-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/
GOV.UK Inheritance Tax Guidance; the Rules on 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
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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/
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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14: Farm Safety Week with Stephanie Berkeley of Yellow Wellies
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