Events

We have booked Stephen Woodley to share his expertise as an agronomist to guide farmers & land managers in understanding how agronomic practices align with SFI standards.

Topic focus include:

– Soil Health: Managing soil organic matter and achieving SFI soil standards.

– Nutrient Management: Practical strategies to reduce input use while maintaining productivity.

– Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Adopting SFI-friendly approaches to pest and weed control.

This workshop involves an indoor presentation plus practical outdoor experience, e.g. examples of good practice etc; please dress appropriately.

Please book into either the morning session at 10-1 OR the afternoon session 12-3. A complimentary lunch will be provided for both groups at 12 noon providing an excellent opportunity for networking and informal discussions; please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance.

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We have booked Stephen Woodley to share his expertise as an agronomist to guide farmers & land managers in understanding how agronomic practices align with SFI standards.

Topic focus include:

– Soil Health: Managing soil organic matter and achieving SFI soil standards.

– Nutrient Management: Practical strategies to reduce input use while maintaining productivity.

– Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Adopting SFI-friendly approaches to pest and weed control.

This workshop involves an indoor presentation plus practical outdoor experience, e.g. examples of good practice etc; please dress appropriately.

Please book into either the morning session at 10-1 OR the afternoon session 12-3. A complimentary lunch will be provided for both groups at 12 noon providing an excellent opportunity for networking and informal discussions; please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance.

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Join us at the inaugural Isle of Wight Farming Conference for a day of learning, networking and celebrating all things agricultural on the Island.

Date and time: Thursday 27 February 2025 09:15 – 15:15

Location: East Afton Farmhouse, Newport Road, Yarmouth PO40 9UF

Welcome to the Isle of Wight Farming Conference! Join us at East Afton Farmhouse for a day filled with insightful and challenging industry discussions, including a keynote speech and panel sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this event is for anyone passionate about agriculture and it’s future on the Island. Learn from industry experts, share your own experiences and connect with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your knowledge and expand your farming community.

The ticket price of £15 includes lunch and refreshments. With grateful thanks to our headline sponsors: BCM Wilson Hill, Southern Water, Moore Barlow, Wight Rural Hub & Isle of Wight National Landscape, who are supporting this event. Any surplus funds will be donated to the RIWAgS Rural Careers Fund to support training and development opportunities for members of the Island’s farming Community.

For further details see:  Isle of Wight Farming Conference 2025

Invitation to the Future Financial Planning Seminar

Date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Time: 18:30

Location: The Chequers Inn

Wight Rural Hub invites Isle of Wight farmers and land managers to an informative Future Financial Planning Seminar, designed to help you navigate the complexities of managing and growing your business effectively.

The seminar features expert speakers from PKF Francis Clark and Moore Barlow covering:

• Tax Planning & Business Structures
• Understanding Accounts & Cashflow Planning
• Insights into Planning and Budgeting for New Ventures and Expanding Enterprises
• IHT Complexities
• Appropriate Farming Business Vehicles

This seminar offers practical advice tailored to the unique challenges of agricultural businesses, helping you secure a sustainable and prosperous future.

A complimentary supper will be provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements in advance.

We look forward to your participation and to helping you achieve your business goals.

Book via: https://calendly.com/wightruralhub/future-financial-planning-seminar-4-march

Apply now for a Slurry Infrastructure grant – Farming (blog.gov.uk)

The first step to apply is the online checker. Make sure you use the latest version of the slurry wizard tool when calculating how much slurry storage you need. If you apply for a Slurry Infrastructure grant, you will be offered free advice from Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) about tackling pollution from slurry. You will need to have planning permission in place before you submit your full application, which you should do as soon as you’re ready, and by 27 June 2025 at the latest.

You must complete an inventory of the sheep and goats you keep every year.

You’ll get a letter or email from Defra at the end of November each year to tell you what to do.

You must complete and return your inventory by 31 December.

Contact Defra farm surveys if you have not got your letter or email by 11 December.

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