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

Defra’s capital grants scheme will remain closed until next year after the latest round allocated £150 million to farmers in less than a month. The latest round opened for farmers on 3 July following the sudden closure of the grant offer last November. But it closed again on 1... 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