It's undoubtedly been a very season so far this year for farmers. Our Head of Farming, Jonathan Armitage, reflects on his recent visit to Westminster alongside the Farmers Weekly Transition Group to discuss critical issues facing the industry and how the government might respond.

Located in the heart of Herefordshire, the 291 acres of woodland & arable land at Brinsop Court Farm offers ample income-generating opportunities. While it is currently being used for agricultural purposes, there is scope to maximise its green potential: struttandparker.com/properties/bri…

Our Natural Capital team are working on a range of projects involving woodland creation, peatland restoration, BNG & landscape regeneration.
Get an insight into how they can help you enhance the environment in this Q&A from Land Business magazine:
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From the latest on the Farming Equipment & Technology Fund to changes to woodland creation payments, the next edition of Land Business Update is live with all the news from around the sector: rural.struttandparker.com/article/land-b…

The Scottish Farmland market performed well in 2023 despite interest rates, poor weather & questions around farm support. The average value of arable land has increased, however, there was a shift in prices being paid for land suitable for afforestation: rural.struttandparker.com/article/scotti…

What are the prospects for a rural estate in 2024?
Join our Cotswolds team for our Land & Property Briefing on the 29th February to find out more on capital values, renewable energy, natural capital opportunities & prospects for planning
Buy your ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cotswolds-ru…

Glyndebourne is best known for its iconic opera house, but the Sussex estate is also at the forefront of work to improve environmental sustainability and nature recovery.
We went behind the scenes to find out more:
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Will AI be a force for good or bad when it comes to running farms and estates?
There are certainly some very beneficial applications which could be a ‘game changer’ in terms of decision making and improved efficiency:
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Scotland saw arable land values rise but upland pasture prices fall in 2023, according to new Strutt & Parker Rural analysis

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Wet weather has made it a tough start to 2024 for farmers, so it is a welcome lift to the spirits to see new arrivals on farms.
Catch up with our summary of the key issues affecting farming business in our Spring England Farming Update: rural.struttandparker.com/article/englis…

Robotic funding open in England. ❗️
This is included within the Farm Productivity Grant & can cover up to 40% of eligible items.  If you would like any help with your application, contact our farming team: rural.struttandparker.com/specialism/far…

Farmers and landowners in England have an opportunity over the next few weeks to access new grants for solar PV equipment mounted on farm buildings or floating in reservoirs. Speak to a member of our renewable energy team to find out more: rural.struttandparker.com/article/new-so…

Tracking agricultural policy has become increasingly complicated.
Our farming specialists have analysed what progress has been made in rolling out domestic farm support in England, Scotland & Wales - & offer thoughts on what this might mean for farmers:
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Farmland continued to be an attractive investment in 2023, despite higher interest rates, the weather & a squeeze on farm profitability. High prices continue to be paid for best-in-class properties, with the average value of arable land at £11,300/acre:
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Biodiversity Net Gain start date delayed again but should now start on 12th February.
Find out more via our Land Business Update:
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Along with National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise we will be running another #Climathon in the North #Cotswolds !
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If you would like to join us to help develop what a climate resilient farm might look like then visit:
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#Agriculture #Farming #ClimateCrisis
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There has long been a feeling that the planning regime has stifled economic growth in the countryside. So, it is encouraging that the Government is now recognising the importance of planning reforms which will support and boost the rural economy: rural.struttandparker.com/article/propos…

Homes in rural locations have a unique character but can score poorly when it comes to thermal performance, making them expensive to run & challenging to let.
Alexander Macfarlane, Head of Building Consultancy, offers advice on improving energy efficiency:
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Improving diversity within the rural sector is, rightly, a hot topic at the moment – the theme of this year’s Oxford Farming Conference was the ‘The Power of Diversity’.
It’s a subject we looked at in Land Business magazine. Read more here: rural.struttandparker.com/article/how-gr…

With farming in a period of rapid change as we enter the #NewYear , Strutt & Parker takes a look at the hot topics for #farmers in #2024
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