Events & workshops
One of the main aims of the Hill Farm Project is to share and disseminate useful information relevant to farm businesses on Dartmoor. We do that in a variety of ways which includes our events and training programme. On this page we list our planned activity over the coming months, we are constantly updating the programme with each season of the year. If you wish to participate please book via the Eventbrite button where applicable, or you can email us for more details at hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk or call the office on 01822 890913.
Finally, if you have any thoughts or suggestions on future events or activities please contact us by using the form on the home page.
SFI 2026 Update
Defra Presentation
The end of June will see the launch of the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme initially targeted at small farms and those without a current agri-environment agreement. Details are now emerging and Defra have agreed to give a presentation on the 9th July at the Two Bridges Hotel (6.45PM). This will be a great opportunity to hear the details first hand and to raise any questions you might have.
The second window will open in September for large holdings (50 HA +) and there is the potential for some farms to apply before their current scheme ends.
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier sits above SFI and is targeted at the most diverse areas of farmland and semi-improved habitat on both the in-bye and common. It can appear as a complex and challenging process but has the potential to deliver higher value payments linked to agreed environmental outcomes.
This session at Great Dunstone Farm (Widecombe) on the 16th July will de-mystify the process and provide practical guidance on how to design and develop a successful application.
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Higher Tier Workshop
Understanding PA1 & PA2 Applications
If you would like to learn more about these capital grant application forms; PA1 Implementation Plan or PA2 Feasibility Study, the requirements, process or limitations – the Hill Farm Project are organising a workshop to help.
On the afternoon of Wednesday 29th July, Tor Royal PL20 6SL
You may need a plan to help you understand which works or actions are needed as part of an application to CS Higher Tier, on behalf of a Commons Association or individually. We will be joined by a representative from Natural England to help clarify or answer questions.
Please contact us via hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk at this stage if interested. DHFP are running this event as part of Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscape (DDL) – a National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
Boundaries Training Club
Running in locations across the moor, covering various types of walling and hedgelaying, these 2 day courses are free to attend and are available to all, whether you have been on a training course before, or are looking at picking up a new skill.
Training courses are run throughout the year. For more information please contact hfp@dartmoor.gov.uk.
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