In partnership with Catchment Sensitive Farming and funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Farming Advice Service (FAS) provides free, confidential advice for farmers and land managers in England to help protect people, livestock and the environment.
Its services include:
An Advice Line
Contact the Farming Advice Service if you would like help understanding English farming regulations, knowing if you are eligible and applying for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and other grant schemes, or improving your local water, air, and soil quality. You can call, email, or chat with the FAS team online.
Key Dates emails and Newsletters
Get notified of upcoming key dates to help you meet your regulatory requirements and stay updated with the latest farming industry news on regulations, SFI and other grant schemes, the agricultural transition and more. Register for key dates’ emails and newsletters on the Farming Advice Service website.
Resources
The FAS website offers access to information and guidance, including newsletters, technical articles, webinar recordings and podcasts, by topic, including:
o Funding and support.
o Livestock.
o Arable.
o Soils.
o Air and water quality, and
o Rules and regulations.
Digital fliers summarising the services offered by FAS are available on its website, where further information about the Farming Advice Service can also be found.
