Join our webinar: how ADOPT funding can support your farm business
Join our webinar on 22 October, 11am to 12:30pm, to understand how the ADOPT Support Hub and funding can help you access new technology on your farm.
Thomas Slattery
Thomas is a strategic communications specialist leading outreach and engagement for the ADOPT Support Hub under the UK’s Farming Innovation Programme.
Committed to bridging the gap between emerging agricultural practices and practical, on-farm application, ADOPT helps farmers across England trial, adopt, and share innovative solutions that drive productivity and sustainability.
He was also co-author of the UK Agri-Tech Centre’s report Innovation and Technology: The Farmers’ Perspective, which explores how farmers are engaging with agri-tech and the barriers and opportunities they face on the ground.
Thomas is particularly focused on supporting farmer-led research and fostering peer-to-peer knowledge exchange to enable more effective adoption of innovation across the sector.
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10 October Alwinton Show at Gallow Law, Alwinton, Northumberland.
15 October Soil Association Organic Trade Conference at the Barbican Centre, London.
Find a list of the other shows and events we’re attending.
Helping farmers access water this autumn
The Environment Agency is giving farmers greater flexibility by letting existing abstraction licence holders start refilling their water storage reservoirs early, a month ahead of usual schedule. This temporary change runs from 1 October to 31 October.
We recognise the difficulty in getting a long duration abstraction licence and the blocker this presents to long-term investment in sustainable abstraction practices.
As part of the package announced on 1 October to support farmers to access water, the Environment Agency have made it easier for those who don’t currently have an abstraction license to apply for licences that better support long-term investment.
Full details of the changes and information on how to be compliant can be found on the Environment Agency blog.
National Young Farmers Week
This week is National Young Farmers Week. Visit the NFYFC website for details on how to take part in the club scarecrow-building challenge, the YFC Food Drop, and show your support on social media.
Storing fertiliser safely
If you are ordering fertiliser for the coming season, check that it can be stored safely and securely before delivery. The action you need to take depends on the type and quantity of fertiliser.
Follow the relevant guidance to protect people, prevent contamination or deterioration, and meet the rules for storing ammonium nitrate and other substances.
Read the AIC’s guide to storing, handling & transporting ammonium nitrate and the HSE’s steps to take.
Get advice
The Farming Advice Service (FAS) provides free, confidential advice to farmers and advisers.
Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) helps farmers in England protect water, air and soil. CSF advisers can provide advice on best practices and specific actions that will benefit your farm business and the environment.
We’ve compiled a list of organisations offering wellbeing support to those in the farming community.
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Livestock disease guidance
Preparing your business for the UK-EU SPS agreement
Read the new guidance to understand what the changes could mean for your business and how to prepare.
