Navigating the Agricultural Transition

What does the new Labour government mean for farming businesses in our region?

The new government has been elected midway through the agricultural transition in England. 2024 Basic Payment Scheme receipts will be at least 50% of the pre-cut 2020 rates and new Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes are up and running.

They have said they will continue to roll out and improve the Environmental Land Management schemes, including the Sustainable Farming Incentive expanded offer.

During these two-hour sessions you will hear directly from:

• CLA experts who will discuss what the latest policy developments could mean for you and provide practical advice
• Budget update and how to plan ahead by Albert Goodman
• Farming Advice Services by Ricardo
• Representatives from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and Catchment Sensitive Farming
  
  

The first hour will look into the latest policy development under the new Labour Government, including SFI, CS and other transition schemes. Following the recent Budget announcements, Albert Goodman will breakdown the key highlights and discuss their implications, providing you with practical advice on how to plan ahead. Ricardo will talk about how they can offer farm businesses advisory support, and Catchment Sensitive Farming will outline their free advisory offer.

There will also be opportunities in the second hour for CLA members to raise specific questions with CLA experts, Ricardo, Forestry Commission, RPA and Catchment Sensitive Farming. There will be a number of documents referred to on the day. Many of these documents can be found on our Transition Hub. We will also circulate the presentation slides post event and upload to our regional news webpages. 

Programme

• Registration and Refreshments
• Introduction by Ann Maidment, CLA South West Regional Director
• Overview of changes: understanding the option and impacts with Cameron Hughes CLA Senior Land Use and Policy Advisor
• Budget Update by Albert Goodman
• Farming Advice Services by Ricardo
• Catchment Sensitive Farming update
• Q & A Session with Speakers
• Discussion and Advice Session
• Event concludes

The Farming Advice Service (FAS), funded by Defra, has partnered with Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) to provide farmers with free, confidential advice and guidance in one place. The partnership seeks to improve water, air, and soil quality using the FAS helpline and local knowledge available through CSF advisers.

The FAS helpline can also now support farmers and land managers in navigating guidance on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme in 2024, as well as other government funded schemes and grants.
o Phone line: 03000 200 301
o Email: advice@farmingadviceservice.org.uk
o Online chat: www.farmingadviceservice.org.uk

This event is free to attend however, to secure your space please register by booking now or phone the Southwest office on 01249 599059.