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Defra Soils & Peat @DefraSoils
Joined February 2017
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🚨Big news🚨 Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier is now open! Applicants are invited from eligible farmers, foresters and land managers who’ve received pre-application advice and completed any necessary preparatory works defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…

CSHT opens for applications 

From today, eligible farmers, foresters and land managers who’ve received pre-application advice and completed any necessary preparatory works will be invited, on a rolling basis, to apply for...

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New information on how to apply for the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier offer, which includes actions for restoring peat habitats and raising water tables beneath peat soils: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…

From invitation to agreement: our approach to the new CSHT 

In September, the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) service will open for applications to those who have been invited to apply, have received pre-application advice and have completed...

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The Capital Grants offer is now open for new applications! This new round will make £150 million of funding available to farmers and land managers to deliver standalone improvements or to complement existing SFI, CS or HLS agreements! defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…

Capital Grants now open for applications 

The Capital Grants offer is now open for new applications. This new round will make ÂŁ150 million of funding available to farmers, land managers and rural businesses for practical environmental...

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From our friends at @BroadsAuth, here's another #WorldPeatlandDay post. A fantastic video showing how peat cameras, water table models, and wetland crops like reedmace can be used to monitor peat health. Delivering for climate and the environment! youtube.com/watch?v=pPn17SAq…

Raising the water table at Langley Abbey to protect peat | Paludicu...

In this video we discover how scientists and farmers are teaming up...

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Alongside the article from @DefraFAS , a brand new podcast has just been published. A special episode for World Peatlands Day, the Defra Peat Team covers the basics of peat and sustainable peatland management. farmingadviceservice.org.uk/…
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Continuing the #peatland theme, we are delighted to launch a new Peatland Management Training course, developed with @BASISRegLtd Aimed at advisers, it provides a fundamental background to peatlands, sustainable management practices and finance options basis-reg.co.uk/news/article…
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#WorldPeatlandsDay may be over, but the celebrations continue! The @DefraFAS have published a new guide for farmers, full with info, tips and resources on how to manage our peat more sustainably farmingadviceservice.org.uk/…
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Happy #WorldPeatlandsDay! To celebrate, head to our Linktree to find out more about what Defra is doing for our peatlands linktr.ee/defrapeat

Defra Peat Programme Official: X | Linktree

Find out more about the work of the Defra peat programme.

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Grant applications open today for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) - including for water management technology. More information available on the Defra Farming Blog defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…

Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2025: guidance now available

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opens for applications on 29 May, offering grants of up to £25,000 to help cut costs and boost efficiency on your farm. To help you prepare, we’ve...

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29 May 2025
The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opens today, with grants of up to £25,000 for farmers. Worcestershire farm Colin J Collins Ltd gained new equipment to boost their efficiency. Find out more on today's Defra Farming Blog post: defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/202…
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Natural England@NaturalEngland
12 May 2025
England’s most detailed peat map is here! 🌱 Peatlands store carbon, clean water, and protect against flooding. This new map helps us better protect them. naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2… Watch the video to learn more.
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Defra Chief Scientist@DefraCSA
12 May 2025
I am pleased to announce the launch of the England Peat Map - the most detailed national map of peat and peaty soils to date. The EPM is a step-change in our understanding of the extent, depth, and other significant aspects of condition of peatlands. england-peat-map-portal-ncea…

England Peat Map (EPM) Portal

This portal allows users to explore and download data about England's peaty soils.

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📢Tender Opportunity: Peatland Restoration Standard & Technical Guidelines for England and Wales 📅Closing Date: 27th May 2025 🔗Link to opportunity: find-tender.service.gov.uk/N…

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Defra and NRW are seeking bidders for a research consultancy project to expand our evidence base for 'what good looks like' for peatland restoration. This research will be used to test and develop a peatland restoration standard and new technical guidelines for the sector.
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If you have the expertise to take on this exciting project (such as wetland science, peatland restoration techniques, environmental monitoring) we want to hear from you. We are open to consortia bids.
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Katy Ross@girl_in_a_bog
26 Mar 2025
What is the market for paludiculture crops? 🌱 As part of my @DefraSoils Fellowship I've been looking into the status, size and potential for paludiculture markets in England. Check out the full report 👇tinyurl.com/palumarket #Peatlandsmatter #forpeatssake #paludiculture
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Had a great time yesterday at the @_CSEN 2025 Conference, speaking to colleagues from Defra and beyond about peatlands! The theme this year was #PioneeringGreenInnovation - where we heard lots about the exciting things happening in the climate and environment sectors.
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CumbriaWildlifeTrust@cumbriawildlife
2 Feb 2025
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! Here's one we made earlier... ⬇️ This is Nichols Moss Nature Reserve, where we've been restoring wetland habitat to: absorb carbon, reduce flooding and boost biodiversity. We'll show you more of this epic restoration soon so stay tuned! 👀
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There is a #Vacancy at the @IUCNpeat UK Peatland Programme for a #PeatlandCode Officer. Hosted by the @WildlifeTrusts, the role offers an exciting opportunity to help drive UK #PeatlandRestoration. Closing date is 14/02/2025. Find out more and apply at bit.ly/42ABoF9!

Peatland Code Officer - Newark office but Home working (UK), with some travel required

Full time (35 hours per week) Occasional out of normal hours working may be required Fixed Term contract (to 31 March 2026) with possibility to extend Closing date for applications: 16 February 2025...

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Defra UK
@DefraGovUK
31 Jan 2025
Today we launch a national conversation on land use in England. Have your say: gov.uk/government/consultati…
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Brilliant video by @Lancswildlife , demonstrating the opportunities available through wetter farming. Great to hear from farmers paving the way for growing on raised water tables on peat soil! Hopefully this can inspire others to take the next step!
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