EXPERT VIEW Working together is a sensible strategy in challenging times, says Brian Richardson Farming has faced more than its fair share of challenges in recent times. Changes to inheritance tax and to support arrangements are just two major issues to mention. But individual farms will have seen many... Read more

• Latest launch of FETF grants • Six-week application window • Goal to boost farming profits A multi-million-pound fund opens for applications this month to boost farm profitability, productivity and food security. The £46.7 million Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) offers three types of grant – each worth... Read more

The farmland market is holding steady in the face of mounting sector pressures, suggests the latest Knight Frank Farmland Index. Despite wider challenges across the agricultural sector and ongoing policy uncertainty, values have remained largely stable, underlining the market’s resilience, says Will Matthews, the land agent’s head of farms... Read more

EXPERT VIEW Farming families still have time to act before new tax rules kick in, says Toby Tallon. Farming families should take action ahead of changes to agricultural and business property relief. Inheritance tax is now a key consideration before new rules come into effect in April 2026. When... Read more

• Goal to make farming more viable • Six months to find Defra answers • No ‘silver bullet’ to boost incomes Former NFU president Minette Batters has pledged to leave no stone unturned after being appointed to lead a Defra review of farm profitability.  Announced last month, the six-month... Read more

Tighter margins focus farm minds More farmers are seeking independent business advice as measures announced in last autumn’s Budget start to impact the industry. “Pressures on the Agricultural Budget, sluggish markets and a lack of detail about future levels of funding are creating a perfect storm for farming and... Read more

Land agents Savills has announced several promotions in its rural teams across eastern England.                 In Norfolk, Daniel Murphy has been made an associate director within the food and farming division; while in Essex, Will Radbourne has been promoted to associate in... Read more

Industry leaders have criticised plans to compulsorily purchase farmland at its agricultural value rather than recognising its potential for development. The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill was published last month. The NFU said it supported moves to get rid of the regulatory burden and speed up planning processes and... Read more

• More incidents but fewer fines issed • Criminal gangs leave toxic rubbish tips • More must be done, say landowners Fewer people are being fined for fly-tipping – despite an increase in rubbish being illegally dumped in the countryside. Latest figures show 1.15 million incidents on public land... Read more

• Refined four-wheel-drive system • Revamped and modern exterior • Welcome upgrades in the cabin The 2025 facelift Isuzu D-Max UK version has arrived – with a range of updates worth considering for those in the farming community. Known for its durability and practicality, the D-Max has long been... Read more