Employing Farm Staff: The Basics
Running a farm in the South West often means spinning a lot of plates — livestock, crops, paperwork, inspections, staff, family life… and usually with not enough hours in the day.
We’ll also run through a simple, realistic cost–benefit example, showing how even a part time role can often pay for itself once you factor in time saved, reduced stress, and better decision making.
This session is practical, UK specific, and jargon free — no HR waffle, just straight talking about what works on real farms.
What you’ll learn
✅ Know when it’s the right time to employ someone (and when it isn’t)
✅ Understand the true costs of employing staff — and the hidden costs of not doing it
✅ Be clearer on employed vs self employed (and how to avoid problems later)
✅ See how a farm secretary can remove the mental load of paperwork and compliance
✅ Feel more confident making decisions about staffing
✅ Have a clearer idea of how employing staff can support better family time and wellbeing
This webinar is only for South West (UK) farmers who want to improve their understanding of employing new staff on farm, and what they need to consider.
Speaker
This event will be hosted by ND+’s very own Bryony Berry, an Agricultural Business Advisor with lots of experience in supporting farmers in the South West.
How to register
This is a free, online webinar. To get the link to join, head to Teams and secure your free ticket.
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