New podcast!

Today we spoke to John Pawsey and Jonathan Boaz about '8 things farmers can do for their soils' with some practical and ingenious tips from both

You can listen on our website or on Spotify
cfeonline.org.uk/podcasts/

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In a recent podcast we were joined by Will Oliver and Mark Chandler to talk about soil metrics and their thoughts on soil testing 👣🚜

You can listen on our website or on Spotify 👇
cfeonline.org.uk/podcasts/

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Hedgehogs will begin to come out of hibernation around this time of year. The Hedgehog Society has a helpful guide showing what you can do to support hedgehogs on your farm 🦔 #WorldWildlifeDay

britishhedgehogs.org.uk/leaflets/helpi…

The latest Defra UK Farming podcast covers next steps for environmental land management and is great alternative way to get an overview if you're not a blog-reader or fan of webinars defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/02/27/far…

🚨TOMORROW🚨

Join our Q&A session with Defra to:
🧠 Consider how environmental land management will work for you
💷 Learn about schemes & grants available
🧑‍🌾 Hear from local farmer Patrick Barker (Lodge Farm)

📅 Thurs 2 Mar
⏰ 11am - 1pm
📍 Norfolk
➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/533785596087

A Landowner’s guide to recognition, management & restoration of species-rich grasslands #farmingforbiodiversity Worcs Wildlife Trust agricology.co.uk/resources/spec…

We've got a new podcast for you all 🎧

We talk to Will Oliver & Mark Chandler about soil metrics and how they use soil testing to their advantage.

You can listen on our website or on Spotify:
cfeonline.org.uk/podcasts/

open.spotify.com/show/6kXfswE2F…

⏰ Time is running out to take part in the 2023 Big Farmland Bird Count. You only have until Sunday, 19th February, to get out and do your count.

DON'T FORGET - submit your results online or it doesn't count!

gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/202…

Hedges - A win-win! Fitting our #farmingforbiodiversity theme. 16 Feb 2023, 11:00am - 14:00pm Cornwall Farm Carbon Toolkit farmcarbontoolkit.org.uk/event/hedges-a…

NFU Members | With parallel trade permits no longer accessible, see how this will affect the availability of PPPs (Plant Protection Products) & the implications for farmers.

Read more 👉ow.ly/RIEq50MP5EY

#BackBritishFarming

The Defra UK Farm Equipment & Technology Fund 2023 sees the minimum grant level fall from £4000 to £1000 - worth taking a look for farms of all sizes ⤵️

gov.uk/guidance/farmi…

We are one week into the Big Farmland Bird Count, over 115 species have been spotted so far #BFBC 🐦

Have you done your count yet? 🤔 You have until Sunday 19th Feb to take part. DON'T FORGET to submit your results online to make your birds count ➡️bfbc.org.uk/take-part/

Big debate Low Carbon Agriculture this morning- Net Zero
Question poised- ‘can we achieve net zero Ag in the era of ‘cheap’ food’
Panel response was pretty quick and unanimous ‘no’
Food needs to be affordable and #netzero needs all to play their part

Low Carbon Agriculture show opens tomorrow at Stoneleigh!

Trudy Harrison MP, Minister for Natural Environment and Land Use will speak in the keynote session on the 7th of Feb.

Register for FREE 👇lowcarbonagricultureshow.co.uk/register/
#LowCarbonAgri

The #LowCarbonAgri guide is now available!

They are excited to announce that the Minister for Natural Environment and Land Use will speak about the Government’s plans to support a productive and sustainable farming sector

Register here:
lowcarbonagricultureshow.co.uk

🎧New Podcast

We talk to Richard Heady of Headys farm about what he does on his farm to utilise his soils and nutrients effectively 🐄

You can listen on our website or through Spotify:
cfeonline.org.uk/podcasts/

open.spotify.com/show/6kXfswE2F…

🐦 The 2023 GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count is underway! 📽️ Watch this video to discover why we're counting and how you can participate.

gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/202…

Today marks the opening of the Big Farmland Bird Count! All it takes is 30 minutes of bird watching to get an idea of how bird populations are doing on British farms 🐦 #BFBC

You can find more details on how it works & how to take part here:
cfeonline.org.uk/our-work/gwct-…

The Big Farmland Bird Count opens tomorrow until the 19 Feb #BFBC

Checklist:
🟢Binoculars
🟢Pen and paper
🟢A spare 30 minutes
🟢Thermos of tea

You can find more details on how to take part here:

cfeonline.org.uk/our-work/gwct-…

Last week Defra UK introduced six new standards for the 🆕 Sustainable farming incentive; find out more here 👇

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