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RASE Awards recognise farming excellence
Outstanding achievements and contributions to farming were celebrated at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) Awards Day. The awards seek to recognise how a strategic approach to food production combined with innovative thinking can deliver productivity, environmental and economic resilience in farm businesses. The 2025 RASE Farm... Read more
Thousands of farming families overpaying inheritance tax
Farmers with life insurance policies should check whether they have been put into trust to avoid an unnecessary inheritance tax bill. Nearly 7,500 families paid inheritance tax on life insurance policies according to new HM Revenue & Customs figures, but many would have escaped a bill if their policy... Read more
Specialist advice now for vineyard growers
An independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards, has been launched by consultants from Ceres Rural. This new service line focuses on providing practical, independent agronomy advice aimed at optimising vine health, increasing yields, and enhancing wine quality. Delivered by trained and qualified consultants, it... Read more
Green schemes can boost farm resilience – but risks still remain
Agri-environment schemes help farm businesses withstand environmental and economic pressures – but concerns remain over complexity, risk and financial return. More than 60 studies across the dairy, pork, beef and cereals sectors were analysed by researchers from Harper Adams University and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. They found... Read more
Biodiversity can offer farmers potential income stream
The rapidly expanding biodiversity market offers potential income opportunities for farmers and landowners, say advisers. New Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules introduced last year mean developers are now required to replace habitats lost during building projects – plus a net gain of at least 10%. Developers can do this... Read more
‘Big variation’ in farmland prices
More than 12,000 acres of farmland have been publicly marketed in the East of England since the start of the year, suggests the latest research. Average farmland prices have dropped across all land types, according to the most recent half year report from Savills. But significant variation remains depending... Read more
£150m in capital grants allocated in one month
Defra’s capital grants scheme will remain closed until next year after the latest round allocated £150 million to farmers in less than a month. The latest round opened for farmers on 3 July following the sudden closure of the grant offer last November. But it closed again on 1... Read more
Farmland prices edge down amid market slowdown
Variable values across country The farmland market in England and Wales continues to drift, with buyers and sellers hesitating amid ongoing political and economic uncertainty. Average values for bare agricultural land fell by 2.3% during the second quarter of 2025 to £8,861/acre, suggests the latest Knight Frank farmland index... Read more
Government farm support no longer reliable – experts
Alternative income is vital Nature-friendly farming practices are good for biodiversity – and some crop yields – but often remain unviable without government support, say researchers. A major four-year study across 17 commercial farms has found that agroecological practices can enhance biodiversity and farm output – but high costs... Read more
Farmers more likely to seek pension advice following autumn budget
• Concern over inheritance tax • Some farmers spend savings • Plan to maximise cash ISAs More farmers are seeking pension advice following last autumn’s budget which included plans to impose inheritance tax on farming families. Almost half of all farmers plan to seek financial advice amid mounting concern... Read more