More farms came onto the open market in England during the first half of 2026 than in any comparable period for almost 20 years, although the total acreage available remained little changed. Some 177 farms were publicly launched between January and June, according to Strutt & Parker. This was... Read more

Growing uncertainty over tax, farm policy and profitability is prompting landowners and farmers to favour shorter tenancy agreements. The average length of new Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) fell to its lowest level since 2021 during 2025, suggest new figures. At the same time, fewer Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) tenancies... Read more

Growing demand for higher-quality food is set to create new opportunities for farmers as consumers place greater value on nutrition, protein and provenance. A new Savills Spotlight on Food report says climate risk, changing policy and tighter margins are accelerating change across agriculture. It argues future profitability will depend... Read more

A commercial arable farm of more than 800 acres has been listed for sale in Cambridgeshire for a guide price of £10m. Lodge Farm, Great Raveley, near Huntingdon, has been owned by the same family for over 70 years. It was the home of Jean Murchie – later Jean... Read more

Leasing farmland for wind turbines can generate useful revenue – but it is important to avoid some common pitfalls. More landowners are exploring onshore wind turbines as a diversification option – encouraged by renewed government support for domestic renewable energy production. Wind turbines on farmland represent a promising opportunity,... Read more

A former machinery shed on a Suffolk farm is now generating an income after being converted into a padel court. Widely seen as the latest craze for social sports, padel is a mix of tennis and squash – played on an enclosed 20m x 10m court with solid bats... Read more

A specialist risk management service aims to help farms, estates and diversified rural businesses become more resilient at a time of mounting financial pressure. Launched by farm insurance broker Acres, Acres Risk Management was unveiled at Cereals 2026. It will provide health and safety, compliance and operational risk support... Read more

Thousands of farmers, food producers and rural businesses will descend on Edinburgh next month as the Royal Highland Show returns for its 2026 event. Organisers expect strong visitor numbers for the four-day show at Ingliston, which has become one of the UK’s biggest agricultural events and a key date... Read more

Sales of farmland have slowed due to a lack of supply and persistent political uncertainty, say land agents Kinght Frank. The feeling of treading water that settled over the market in 2025 has shown few signs of dissipating this year – largely due to continued political and economic uncertainty,... Read more

Police have pledged a tougher crackdown on hare coursing gangs after mounting pressure from farmers facing repeated attacks and intimidation. A package of measures announced by the force includes faster emergency responses, specialist officer training, drone deployment and plans to seize all dogs used in hare coursing incidents. It... Read more