• Higher number of farms for sale • Average land values still robust • Strong demand for arable units The value of farmland in England remains close to record levels, despite an increase in farms for sale and uncertainty in the run-up to the Autumn Budget. Average arable land... Read more
• Exceptional prices for desirable areas • Emerging trends attracting new buyers • Market quieter during summer months Farmland markets virtually flatlined in the third quarter of 2024 – reflecting high average values which remain steady, suggest the latest figures. And with some distinct emerging trends, some areas of... Read more
Opportunities for farmers from changes in consumer tastes will be discussed at a key conference later this month. Livestock and dairy producers are invited to join processors, retailers and other supply chain stakeholders for the AHDB Consumer Insight conference on 17 October in Solihull. Latest trends It will showcase... Read more
Newly appointed farm manager Toby Greenhalgh has big plans for Suffolk Rural Farm in Otley – part of Suffolk New College. Mr Greenhalgh, 30, took up the farm manager role at Otley earlier this summer. He is keen to encourage new generations into the industry and wants to engage... Read more
A roadmap outlining how producers can profit from more sustainable farming methods has been unveiled in two landmark reports. The reports – a joint initiative by Lloyds Bank and the Soil Association – detail the framework needed for a sustainable UK farming industry and set out a comprehensive environmental... Read more
• Aim to encourage sustainable farming • Business, mortgage and development • Partnership with LEAF farm assurance Farm businesses wanting to become more sustainable can now receive discounts on loan fees thanks to a high street bank. It follows the launch of the HSBC Sustainable Farming Pathway which includes... Read more
More must be done to support the growing role of artificial intelligence, technology and automation in agriculture, says a survey. Almost nine out of ten respondents (86%) believe innovation will play a significant role in improving farm management. But it comes with little surprise that finding skilled labour could... Read more
Opportunities for farmers who want to generate revenue from the environment will top the agenda at a major conference this autumn. The Norfolk Landscapes Conference & Exhibition 2024 will bring together farmers, researchers, policy makers, investors and industry to highlight the importance of natural capital and the direction of... Read more
British farmers could benefit from corporate investment to support sustainable agriculture – so long as it is done correctly. The untapped opportunities afforded to farmers from environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment were discussed at a special event held at the Judge Business School in Cambridge. Organised by the... Read more
EXPERT VIEW It pays to consider the legal implications when diversifying, says Amy Cowdell. Farm businesses have broadened greatly over the past few years, with entrepreneurial farmers setting up innovative enterprises to ensure they remain sustainable for generations to come. Helping to boost farming income, diversification is nothing new.... Read more
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