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Join two free evening webinars to learn more about agroforestry support.

10 November Agroforestry grants explained.

17 November PA4 Agroforestry plans explained.

Both webinars run from 7pm to 8:30pm.

You can watch previous recordings on our webinars page.

11 November Herefordshire Rural Business Hub at Skylon Park in Hereford.

12 November Nature Finance Conference at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.

13 November ASAO Conference at the South of England Showground, in Haywards Heath.

Check out the list of other shows and events we’re attending.

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.

The Farm Business Survey (FBS) gives farmers free, confidential insights into their business, helping them understand performance and see how their farm compares with similar businesses.

By taking part, farmers also help build a better picture of farming in England.

Register your interest or explore FBS data

Use our free tool to plan and manage your nutrient applications.

The main livestock diseases affecting farms in England, with links to guidance.

If you’re thinking about getting a heat pump, check out the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS).

The scheme helps property owners switch from fossil fuel heating to a cleaner heating system by providing money towards the upfront cost. Households are able to access the scheme and it isn’t means-tested.

You can get a £7,500 grant towards the cost and installation of an air or ground source heat pump. If your home is heated by oil or LPG, you could receive £9,000 towards a heat pump.

Find out more about getting a heat pump on the government’s Clean Energy website.

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