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This is going to be an informative discussion for every farmer who is interested in collecting weather and soil moisture data. I look forward to your attendance. #digitalfarming #precisionagriculture #AgTech #weatherstation #NRCS

Join us for a panel discussion about leveraging grants to fund critical improvements to your agricultural operations, such as in-field monitoring systems. Our panel will include Christopher Sullivan, head of AEM's agricultural sector, and Paige Wyler from Ambrook, a company that builds financial management tools for farms (including a grants library and recordkeeping tools). You’ll also hear from Dan Brown of FOUR RIDGE ORCHARDS, INC.. Dan used an NRCS grant to cover the cost of a Davis EnviroMonitor system, which is now helping him improve profitability and operational efficiency.  https://lnkd.in/gcgiRCN2

In the heart of every thriving agricultural community lies the strength and resilience of farmer's organizations. These organizations are pivotal in empowering small-scale farmers, providing them with the tools and resources to succeed. From enhancing production capabilities to streamlining market access, the key to unlocking this potential is clear: financial access. But why is finance so critical for these groups? It's the backbone supporting infrastructure development, equipment acquisition, and delivering essential services. This benefits the farmers and strengthens the agricultural sector as a whole.

Concerned about where your Beef Checkoff dollars go? Many cattle ranchers ask if their contributions are truly making a difference. The truth is, every dollar you contribute helps drive demand for beef through crucial research, promotion and education. Read the full story and discover the real impact of your investment in the Beef Checkoff program: https://bit.ly/4e3O2ic #BeefCheckoff

📣 Succession planning as a farmer can be challenging for all involved in the family business. Only 13% of family run businesses have a succession plan in place and that is reflected in the statistics, with only 30% of family run businesses surviving into the second generation. ✍️ In our workshops, we will review: -Understanding the dynamics of a family business -Planning for a generational change in a farming business 🚜 Through the FFR we are able to offer a variety of specialist workshops where we can discuss and focus on particular topics to help improve your farm business and manage your transition. More information: https://buff.ly/44kgBUU #FFR #farmingsupport #farmingstransition

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐞-𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! If you are a member you should have received your monthly e-newsletter yesterday. Check your junk folder as sometimes they end up in there! If you haven't received it, let us know and we can check that your contact details are up-to-date. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: - 👉2025 changes to agricultural payments made simple (well, simpler...); 👉Our full press release on the Value of Crofting report; 👉A Soil Association project that could enable crofters to benefit from natural capital and ecosystem services schemes; 👉Loads of upcoming events - SCF Roadshow, Gathering, Land Justice, and many more! 👉And, finally, the opportunity to vote for your favourite tagline. To receive our monthly e newsletter join here - https://lnkd.in/eyfSBm4X

If you're an agricultural landlord or tenant, recent changes to the Agricultural Holdings Act could impact your succession rights. The new rules aim to simplify the process, focusing on boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability. Explore the essentials on eligibility and suitability in our latest blog post. 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/emcBaAbD

Sign up now for our next webinar in partnership with Landmark Information Group. We'll be looking at the unique set of challenges presented in agricultural transactions. The session will provide an overview of the risks associated with this type of land use, uncovering agricultural-specific considerations as well as practical advice. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/43C62fJ #cpd #conveyancingcpd

Ad-hoc payments have been a BIG DEAL from 2018 - playing a much larger role in the farm safety net (in terms of expenditure) than Title 1 programs (ARC & PLC). Will there be more ad-hoc payments authorized in 2024 and will ad-hoc payments be more regular feature of the farm safety net moving forward? There are definitely some trade-offs, as well as bugdet/political realities to consider. Great report on ad-hoc payments from 2017-22 by USDA Economic Research Service Katherine Baldwin, Dylan Turner, and Francis Tsiboe - a must-read indeed.

Are you aware of the recent changes surrounding agricultural holdings? Raeesah Dudhwala, Solicitor in the Commercial Property and Corporate Team, explains the changes that came into force on 1st September 2024, outlining what you need to know about agricultural tenancy succession. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWUFRJWF