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 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

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

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

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