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Farming events from Farmers Weekly

We continue to monitor the advice issued by the Government and Public Health England to see how we can run physical events while adhering to the guidelines to ensure both staff and attendees are safe.

In light of the latest roadmap, we are excited to work towards bringing live events back later this year, however, in the meantime, we have a collection of digital events and webinars that are readily available for you to enjoy.

You can catch up on the FW Awards show, Brexit series, Ask the Breeder sessions and all of our recent webinars right here and on our YouTube channel.

We invite you to check in regularly as we continue to stream events live and online.

Upcoming events

SEPTEMBER
2

Business Clinic: Diversification

A new enterprise is both exciting and challenging. Those who have already diversified often say that it’s a case of planning, planning and more planning. That covers planning permission, planning the business structure, researching the market, how you will in turn market the venture and recruit the right staff. This webinar will help put you on the right track with expert advice from Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic partners. Join us from 17.00 -18.15 on Thursday 2 September.
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SEPTEMBER
21

Ask the...Land Promoter - How do I prepare my land for sale?

Selling your land can be hugely stressful but with some knowledge of the system and help from a land agent, you can achieve a lucrative profit for your property. In episode 3 of the Ask the… Land Promoter series, experts from Rosconn Strategic Land share some of their 16+ years of experience in selling a wide variety of land parcels. Join our webinar for practical advice on how to get your land ready to be sold, whether you are about to sell or thinking about putting your land on the market in future. Tuesday 21 September 5pm - 6:15pm.
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SEPTEMBER
25

Britain's Fittest Farmer

We’re looking to crown one man and one woman who prove themselves to be admirable ambassadors for health and wellbeing matters in our Britain's Fittest Farmer Competition. Up for grabs is a much-coveted trophy and £1,000 cash prize for each winner. This competition aims to get all farmers thinking and talking about their health, physical and mental, to make sure they are in top condition to run their farm businesses. The competition begins with the regional qualifiers on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September and the final is on 9th October 2021.
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How to best plan your farming retirement and pension

With BPS being phased out and new schemes being put in place in the next few years, it’s an important time for farmers to start planning retirement and the best way to secure their pensions. Whether you are considering a succession process or would like to retire from the industry outright, our panel of experts will go through all the options you need to consider no matter what your life plan looks like.
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Webinar: Could pop up campsites be your next diversification?

With an incredibly difficult year behind us and hope on the horizon, many farmers are looking to diversify their businesses as a way to help recoup lost revenue. But what options are available to you with limited time and resources? Experts from Pitchup.com, a booking platform for over 3,000 campsites and 800+ farms, will be discussing how landowners are earning up to £80k per year with a temporary campsite.
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Recruiting and retaining migrant workers post-Brexit and beyond

Make sure you are employing your staff legally with our employment webinar. We explain who is eligible to apply for residency via the EU Settlement Scheme and how employers can get the correct paperwork and process in place before the deadline on 30 June 2021. Our expert speakers will also discuss the challenges around sponsoring migrant workers and applying for skilled worker visas
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Webinar: The right trees in the right places

Planting the right trees in the right places can offer environmental benefits and give you opportunities to diversify. This webinar and panel discussion, sponsored by Lloyds bank will give you insight into how farmers across the UK are reaping the benefits of subsidised tree-planting through the Woodland Trust’s MORE woods and MORE hedges scheme.
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OCTOBER
7

Farmers Weekly Awards 2021

Farmers Weekly’s farming awards celebrates the very best of British agriculture by recognising hard-working and innovative farmers across the UK. The Farmers Weekly Awards ceremony is one of the best nights out in the farming calendar. Find out more about the categories, the shortlisted farmers and Awards night and watch the videos of last year's event (see player on right).
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Brexit webinars

Farmer to farmer: Tackling the biggest challenges post Brexit

Join our panel of 4 farmers as they discuss their possible post-Brexit challenges and how vulnerable they feel in their sector, what they are experiencing first hand and what they are doing to mitigate the risk for their business. Find out what farmers can do to understand where they are right now and discover what knowledge farmers can access to make informed decisions about the future of their business.
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From BPS to ELM – Get ready for the changes coming to farm support

The plan for the ELM scheme to be fully in place by 2024 is extremely ambitious, and due to the uncertainty and misinformation surrounding the scheme you might lose out if you don't start planning now. Watch the webinar to find out more about the changes you will need to make to qualify for the scheme and ensure you stay in control of your finances.
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Global Britain – What is the trading outlook for agriculture post Brexit?

As we near the final hurdle in the EU/UK Brexit negotiations we are looking at the future of UK's trading relationship with the EU and the rest of the world. In this session we answer some of the most urgent questions that farmers have regarding trade and tariffs, looking at different outcomes for new and existing markets. Watch on demand.
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Events news

AWARDS

Farmers Weekly Awards: Mixed Farmer finalists 2021

This year’s finalists all show a passion for sustainable farming practices, seeking the perfect balance of arable and livestock farming and complementary diversifications. The  finalists: The Carlisle family Rowles Farm,…

BEEF

FW Awards: 2021 Beef Farmer of the Year

A pedigree, commercial and dairy beef unit went head-to-head. Each showed impressive cost control, engagement with stakeholders and consumers and optimal, rather than maximal, output. See also: Farmers Weekly Awards:…

AWARDS

FW Awards: 2021 Diversification of the Year finalists

Innovation and bold decision-making, coupled with enthusiasm and unrivalled knowledge of their businesses, are the hallmarks of this year’s Diversification finalists. See also: Farmers Weekly Awards: Diversification finalists 2020 The…

AWARDS

FW Awards: 2021 Contractor of the Year finalists

This year’s Contractor of the Year finalists may be separated by hundreds of miles and operate in different markets, but they all share three key qualities – innovation, enthusiasm and…

NEWS

Poll: Will you attend ‘live’ shows amid Covid?

The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the UK agricultural shows calendar for a second year in a row, with big-name casualties including Lamma and the Royal Welsh Show. But following a…

VARIETY SELECTION

Cereals 2021: Two wheat varieties succumb to septoria strains

Winter wheat varieties Firefly and Saki are showing susceptibility to certain strains of septoria, and wheat growers will likely have to increase their fungicide spend to keep the disease under…

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