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Conversations we're having

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Over the past few months, we've been invited to take part in a number of panel discussions, Q&A sessions and webinars, hosted by external organisations.

In this post, we'll share links to some of those events so you can find out what was discussed.

From now on, when links are available, we'll publish them with the category tag 'conversations we're having'.

Kite Consulting Milk Market Update

In the Kite Consulting podcast, hosts Will Evans and Ben Eagle put their questions to Programme Director Janet Hughes.

In this podcast, you can find out more about:

Farming Social Hub Podcast

https://kl1radio.co.uk/podcast/episode-20-of-the-farming-social-hub-podcast/

 

In this podcast, hosts Sarah Juggins and Charlie Lankfer talk to Programme Director Janet Hughes.

In this podcast, you can find out more about:

  • the importance of engagement
  • profitability and the environment
  • new entrants and leavers
  • regulation and enforcement
  • the phasing out of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)

Farm Update North

Earlier this month, Programme Director Janet Hughes was invited to the Farm Update North event, hosted by the Country Land & Business Association (CLA).

In this video you can find out more about:

  • the agricultural transition period
  • profitability and sustainability
  • improving existing schemes
  • working in the open
  • test and trials

What will the Agricultural Transition Plan mean for you?

The questions in this CLA webinar, hosted in December, were wide-ranging.
In this video you can find out more about:
  • Basic Payment Scheme
  • Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive and Environmental Land Management
  • existing environmental delivery
  • uplands, woodland and agroforestry
  • funding for Areas Of Natural Beauty (AONB), National Parks

Farmers Weekly Online Q&A

Farmers Weekly held a Q&A to discuss the agricultural transition.

In this video you can find out more about:

  • the Agricultural Transition Plan
  • phasing out direct payments
  • Environmental Land Management
  • support for farmers during the transition period (prosperity support and grants)
  • regulation and enforcement

Wild LIVE

The Wildlife Trusts hosted an online debate about farming and wildlife.

In this video you can find out more about:
  • co-design
  • the test-and-learn approach
  • Environmental Land Management
  • improving animal welfare and standards
  • farming in the uplands

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