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The Farming Advice Service (FAS) provides free, confidential advice for farmers and land managers in England to help protect people, livestock and the environment. In partnership with Catchment Sensitive Farming. Funded by Defra

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  • FAS June 2026

    Issue 124

    • Key dates to be aware of
    • FAS Webinar Recording - The Sustainable Farming Incentive Offer 2026
    • Upcoming Events
    • Window 1 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26) is now open
    • New Funding Available for Lowland Peat Soils
    • Government publishes Farming Roadmap 2050: Growing England's Future
    • Managing Your Reservoir In Dry Weather
    • New Pig Sector Survey
    • A Reminder of the Hedgerow Regulations
    • Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: First Quarterly Update deadline
    • How Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier helped a Dorset farmer become more sustainable
    • Trees on Farm: The Rise of Agroforestry across England
    • How to apply for consent for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
    • Updates from the Environment Agency’s Water Resources team
    • Updates from the Defra Farming blog and industry announcements
    • Rural Payments Agency: Updates and Guidance
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  • May Newsletter 26

    Issue 123

    • Key dates to be aware of
    • Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship revenue claim deadlines
    • Upcoming Events
    • SFI26: scheme information now available
    • Capital Grants 2026: Guidance now available
    • Funded poultry biosecurity vet visits now available
    • Planning your fertiliser and nutrient use – latest guidance and government consultation
    • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Agriculture) regulations
    • Updates from the Environment Agency’s Water Resources team
    • Supporting More Sustainable Outdoor Pig Farming
    • Updates from the Defra Farming blog and industry announcementsNew guidance to help businesses prepare for EU trade agreement
    • Rural Payments Agency: Updates and Guidance, inc. a new RPA Podcast on IPM
    • How can we help you?
    • Stay up to date with us
  • April FAS Front Page

    Issue 122

    • Please complete the FAS User Survey
    • Key dates to be aware of
    • Upcoming Events
    • Get ready to apply for the Capital Grants offer
    • Online resources to help managing rising production costs
    • A new edition of the UK’s RB209 guide launches
    • New British Sugar and Soil Association Exchange Scheme
    • Apply for a Lowland Peat Water Discovery Grant
    • Environment Agency irrigation prospects - updated forecast for Spring 2026
    • Updates from the Farming blog and industry announcements
    • Rural Payments Agency: Updates and Guidance
    • How can we help you?
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Webinar Recordings

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    Agroforestry options in 2024

    FAS and James Ramskir-Gardiner, National Agroforestry Advisor at Forestry Commission, offer an update and Q&A on the latest offers for support, funding and the business benefits of incorporating more trees into farm land.

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The Farming Advice Service Podcast

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    Episode 15

    Farm Wildlife and Operation Turtle Dove

    25 mins
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    Episode 14

    Farm Safety Week with Stephanie Berkeley of Yellow Wellies

    24 mins
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    Episode 11

    Get ready for the Big Farmland Bird Count with GWCT

    20 mins

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