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Webinars
We regularly host webinars on the farming offer n England. You can register for upcoming webinars or watch recordings of previous sessions.
In every webinar, we set aside time for questions. If we cannot answer your question during the session, we will try to address it afterwards in a follow-up blog post.
Join upcoming webinars
| Webinar | Date and time | Details | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Grants 2026 | 30 July 2026, 11am to 12:30pm | Hear from Defra, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF). Includes a Q&A session. | Register to attend |
| Farmer Welfare Grant | 13 August 2026, 2pm to 3pm | Learn more about the grant, guidance and eligibility criteria. | Register to attend |
| Farmer Welfare Grant | 17 August 2026, 10am to 11am | A walkthrough of the application portal and application process. | Register to attend |
Watch past webinars
| Webinar | Date | Details | Recording |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFI26 webinar | June 2026 | Hear from members of the SFI policy team, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF). | Watch recording |
| Funded Poultry Biosecurity Review | June 2026 | Learn about the Poultry Biosecurity Review and how to apply. | Watch recording |
| Animal Health and Welfare Pathway consultation | April 2026 | Learn about the consultation and how to submit an effective response. | Watch recording |
| Farming in the East of England | March 2026 | Hear how farmers and advisers are building more resilient businesses. | Watch recording |
| Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 | March 2026 | Learn what grants are available, how to apply and what to expect from the process. | Watch recording |
| The nutrient management planning tool on GOV.UK | March 2026 | Learn how the Plan and Manage Nutrient Applications tool works. | Watch recording |
| Livestock farming update | February 2026 | Updates on livestock support, funding and services with Farming Advice Service, Rural Payments Agency and Catchment Sensitive Farming. | Watch recording |
| Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) | January 2026 | Guidance on woodland supplements available through CSHT. | Watch recording |
| Writing Species Management Plans for grey squirrels and deer | December 2025 | Guidance on producing Species Management Plans for CSHT applications. | Watch recording |
| Food Strategy | October 2025 | Latest updates on the Food Strategy and the Good Food Cycle framework. | Watch recording |
| Get Funding for Animal Health and Welfare – cattle | August 2025 | Funding available for Animal Health and Welfare Reviews and follow-up visits. | Watch recording |
| Get Funding for Animal Health and Welfare – sheep | July 2025 | Funding available for sheep farmers through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. | |
| Get Funding for Animal Health and Welfare – pigs | July 2025 | Funding available for pig farmers through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway. | Watch recording |
| Farming Innovation Investor Partnership competition | June 2025 | Information about the competition and how to apply. | Watch recording and view slides |
| Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 | May 2025 | Learn more about FETF funding and eligibility. | Watch recording |
| Learn about ADOPT | April 2025 | Information about farmer-led innovation funding. | Watch recording |
| Get Funding to Improve Animal Health and Welfare | March 2025 | Learn about the expanded offer and available support. | Watch recording |
| Preparing for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) | January 2025 | The CSHT application process. | Watch recording |
