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Today I talk with M P Deputy speaker Barbara Kuriger about the article Barbara has written for “Taranaki Farming lifestyles”. 36-point action plan 1.The RMA on Fresh water management Farm Dams   2.Management in relation to individual consents for fresh water and to extend marine farm consent.   .3 Introduce legislation to suspend the requirements of councils to identify and adopt new Significant Natural Area’s   4.   Finalize policy to keep agriculture out of the ETS.  

This morning I had the opportunity to appear on TVAM to explain the new farm categorization regulations, which will be implemented in 2025. These regulations represent a fresh approach to understanding and supporting the agricultural sector by providing a more accurate picture of the diversity of farms. https://lnkd.in/eYDXF5ft

A study conducted in Delta, BC found that enrolment in agricultural stewardship programs improved on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation. Farms experienced an increase in soil organic carbon stocks by 60-70% and improved soil water regulation. Agricultural stewardship programs can help incentivize positive environmental change by helping farmers cover the cost of practices such as growing cover crops and establishing hedgerows. Read the plain language summary of this study prepared by BC Food Web at https://lnkd.in/gGjzc8Qj

Earlier this year, we co-hosted the third in a series of webinars with Asia Pacific Water Scarcity Programme – Next Generation Irrigation and Water Management Programme (NextGen) with FAO to launch a series of policy briefs which aim to inform policymakers across the Asia-Pacific region about cutting-edge strategies to water management in agriculture and regional food security.     Joined by speakers Melita Grant, Stephen Hodgson, Bojic Dubravka, and Caroline Amy Turner, this webinar explored the intricate interplay between water governance, societal structures, and community dynamics in agriculture, underscoring the importance of inclusive approaches in policy decisions across the Asia-Pacific region.     Key takeaways from the discussion include:     ⦁The complex nature of formal and informal water tenure arrangements and their impact on downstream users.    ⦁The critical importance of incorporating diverse water-related stakeholder voices, including marginalised communities, and indigenous perspectives to ensure that water governance is equitable and effective.    ⦁The need for governance frameworks in the MENA region to better understand institutional weaknesses and address water challenges in the agri-food systems.    ⦁The significance of cross-sectoral collaboration and data sharing practices to promote sustainable water resource management.    If you missed the webinar and want to catch up on the discussions, you can watch the full recording on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gY4zejKd    Visit the FAO website to access the NextGen briefs: https://lnkd.in/gPyR_qGX

Don’t miss out on your chance to get the latest policy update and information on Agricultural Tenancies and their Alternatives. This webinar, supported by Michelmores, takes place this Thursday (November 7, 10am-12noon). Our panel of experts will examine the characteristics of each type of arrangement and also consider the impacts of the Autumn Budget and Farming Tenancy Forum’s activities, including implementing the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice. https://lnkd.in/eEUBwnsu

I am so grateful and excited for starting a new role with NIAB Let me tell you a little story. In 2019, when I started working with Digital Farming, I was looking how to network within the space of #urbanfarming and #strawberries, and since I was working with #Malling cultivars, my PhD supervisor (Dr. Laura V.) suggested to get in touch with the NIAB team. Obviously NIAB were and are key players in the strawberry industry in the UK, and until recently they used to own all Malling cultivars. So, I got in touch with Adam Whitehouse back then, but obviously I was probably one of the million emails they were received from early career individual, business etc. They were busy, I emailed them at a busy period, but I was a new entrance in the industry, not much I could do. (I have never told Adam this story!!!) Since then, a lot have happened, I have been in #verticalfarming posts focusing on strawberry research, I have been Director of Comms for UK Urban AgriTech (UKUAT), I have been networking internationally, opened my own science based company (InnoPhyte Consulting) and managed to build a consortia (not alone) with NIAB team for a 1.8m IUK project focusing on the propagation of 🍓 strawberry plants in TCEA. My new post with NIAB as TCEA soft fruit specialist, will be focusing on strawberries and TCEA, but we will start looking into other soft fruit as well, particularly the propagation phase. NIAB recongnises that TCEA has a lot of development to do, and this can only be achieved by robust experimental approach, so as to understand better that plant responses and physiology. Then the learnings can also be applied to #CEA, and obviously TCEA as the tech evolves even further. But without fundamental understanding of the plants, TCEA can not achieve its full potentials. In my first month with NIAB, I have met only a few members of the team so far, but all are so great to work with! I feel like I am at the natural environment, able to do what I know best, do science and networking!!! 🫶 Just I have to give some special thanks to Dr. Mark Else for his trust and belief in me. Has been so inspiring working with him even before joining the team! Looking forward for the future projects to come! So now, wearing another hat, if you need to talk strawberries and #TCEA, either combine or individual just drop me a like in my brand new email katia.zacharaki@niab.com 🎉👏💪🍓

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As the new Defra Ministers get their feet under the table the National Audit Office has published their latest “Value for Money” Report on The Farming and Countryside Programme. For the record new names to get used to: Steve Reed OBE MP, DEFRA Secretary of State; Daniel Zeichner MP, Minister of State (Farming Minister). Farmers need quality advice and support to adapt, but Defra has not yet ensured that they can access what they need. Around half of England’s farmers say they are not at all positive about their future in farming. The Farming and Countryside Programme aims to fundamentally change England’s farms. The stakes are high for environment, food production and farm viability. To achieve the Programme’s objectives, many farmers need to transform the way they farm. Defra’s modelling shows the extent of productivity improvements that are needed for farm businesses to maintain viability. Defra expects the removal of direct payments to stimulate most of the required productivity improvements, but evidence is inconclusive on whether this will be achieved. The report hints that the slow rollout and “iterative approach” to change, makes it difficult for farmers to plan their businesses. Gaps in the Programme’s data on environmental outcomes is limiting Defra’s own ability to fully understand the impact on the environment and whether it is on track to achieve value for money. https://lnkd.in/dRhQCXFn #TheFarmingandCountrysideProgramme #MakingFarmingDifficult

🚨 Attention Scottish Farmers and Crofters! 🌾 As the deadline for the Single Application Form rapidly approaches on May 15, it's crucial to prioritise completing your submissions. With nearly 11,000 applications already filed, the momentum is strong but many are still pending. This form is your key to accessing vital schemes like the Basic Payment and Less Favoured Area Support Scheme, injecting over £500 million annually into our agriculture. Why Act Now? Avoid Penalties: Late submissions can lead to penalties. Ensure your forms are submitted by the deadline to take full advantage of the available support without any deductions. Crucial Support: As Jonnie Hall from NFU Scotland highlighted, these payments are "critically important to the viability of most Scottish farming and crofting businesses." Additional Support Available: The Scottish Government is providing extended IT support over the weekend of May 11-12, and up to the deadline, to assist with any technical issues 📞 0300 244 6202 or email AREISDServiceDesk@gov.scot 👉 Act Now: Ensure your application is not only started but completed and properly submitted. Remember, amendments can still be made without penalty until May 31. Let's not wait until the last minute. Secure the support that sustains our farms and shapes the future of Scottish agriculture. Read more about the key priorities addressed to First Minister John Swinney to back Scottish agriculture hashtag#ScottishFarming hashtag#Agriculture hashtag#FarmingSupport hashtag#DeadlineAlert hashtag#NFUScotland

Boosting Farm Profitability: 7 Practical Yield-Boosting Tips https://lnkd.in/g4d4RqCa #agriculturallandforsalenearme #agriculturallandforsalenearmysore #farmlandforsalenearme