Soaring electricity bills are expected to pile the pressure on farm businesses over the coming months, say analysts. Fixed charge increases are expected to increase by between 60% and 130% on a like for like basis, says Barry Crossan, head of utilities at the AF Group. This will be... Read more

Almost half of farmers still have no plans in place outlining how they will hand their farms to the next generation – despite proposed changes to inheritance tax. New figures from NFU Mutual show that almost 18% of farmers know it is important to put plans in place for... Read more

Farmland values across England and Wales continue to soften, with uncertainty over tax reform and the upcoming Budget weighing heavily on market activity. The average price of bare agricultural land fell by 1.6% in the third quarter of 2025 to £8,719/acre, taking the annual decline to 6.8%, according to... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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