Livestock | Farming Advice Service

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On this page you will find FAS content related to livestock including:

Animal housing and handling
Animal nutrition
Animal health and welfare
Record keeping
Available Government support and grants

Technical Articles

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RPA Advice & Guidance and Site Visits

Advice & Guidance is part of a new RPA approach called ‘Deliverin

Sustainable peatland management: a guide for farmers

Peatlands play a crucial role in supporting ecosystems, mitigating climate ch

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Navigating farm succession: a practical guide for farmers

Succession planning is a critical yet challenging aspect of long-term farm ma

Harvesting Success: Pollution-Prevention Rules for Farmers

To request a hard-copy of this booklet, please contact the EA at enquiries@en

June 2024 announcement - Latest SFI opportunities for farmers

The latest announcement of the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) o

Newsletters

Issue 113

July 2025
SFI 2023 – Annual Declarations update
An Update on Capital Grants
An Update on Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
New Technical Article - RPA Advice & Guidance and Site Visits
Trees on farm: Helping young trees survive hot, dry weather
National Framework for Water Resources Launched
Trees on farm: Helping young trees survive hot, dry weather
Water abstraction restrictions and dry weather support from the Environment Agency
Animal Plant Health Agency.
NVZ and nutrient management
Public rights of way
How a Cheshire dairy farm worked with the Environment Agency to reduce the risks of water pollution
Updates from the Farming blog and industry announcements
- Read more about July 2025 Newsletter

Podcast

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Episode 18

Farming on Peatlands

27 mins
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Episode 9

Support available from ADAS through the Future Farming Resilience Fund

20 mins
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Episode 4

Livestock movement and ID, with Laura Harpham and Ian Cairns

25 mins

Upcoming Events

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CSF East Mids - Bakewell Livestock Market Farm Advice Clinic

Every Monday between 10.30am and 1.30pm Free advice on managing your business through the Agricultural T...

18th Aug 2025

10:30 - 13:30 (BST)

Agricultural Business Centre - Agricultural Way - Bakewell - DE45 1AH

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CSF East Mids - Bakewell Livestock Market Farm Advice Clinic

Every Monday between 10.30am and 1.30pm Free advice on managing your business through the Agricultural T...

25th Aug 2025

10:30 - 13:30 (BST)

Agricultural Business Centre - Agricultural Way - Bakewell - DE45 1AH

Book your free place here

Webinar Recordings

FAS

Nutrient Management with Mel Holloway

Mel Holloway, expert farm consultant and FACTS qualified advisor, gave a presentation and Q and A session on nutrient management planning, NVZs, and Farming Rules for Water.

23 February, 2023
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Making the most of your SFI agreement

Join the Farming Advice Service, Briony Burge of Creedy Associates and Fraser Hugill, Yorkshire farmer and advisor, for this webinar on lessons learned from the SFI offer so far, and making the most of your options.

9 April, 2025
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Succession Planning in Challenging Times

Join the Farming Advice Service and Heather Wildman, Succession Specialist at Saviour Associates, for a professional webinar on Succession Planning in Challenging Times, with expert insights from the Farming Community Network (FCN)

14 March, 2025