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£10m guide price for Cambridgeshire farm
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
How to generate revenue from wind power
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
Padel venture turns machinery shed into new income
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
Insurer aims to cut risk as costs rise
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
Royal Highland Show prepares for record crowds
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
Farmland market treads water as supply falls
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 step up action to protect against hare coursers
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
Agri-food apprenticeships launched for school leavers
Management training provider MDS has launched a new agri-food apprenticeship programme for college and sixth form leavers aged 18 and over. The Fresh Futures Programme offers a direct route into the agriculture and food industry and a practical alternative to university. It follows 40 years of developing industry talent... Read more
Farmland records rise in endangered bird numbers
An arable estate has recorded seven endangered bird species and an increase in overall bird numbers during a national survey. The Big Farmland Bird Count offers a snapshot of farmland biodiversity. Taking place each February, the timing of the count coincides with one of the most challenging periods of... Read more
New head of farming at Strutt & Parker
Land agents and farm business advisors Strutt & Parker have appointed Natalie Gaibani as the firm’s new head of farming. Ms Gaibani joins Strutt & Parker from Promar International where she was head of the Farm Business Survey team and interim managing director. She was previously chief operating officer... Read more