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Empowering rural businesses: Addressing the gaps in grant funding
Henry Clemons, Associate in Rural Consultancy, explores how the agricultural sector is undergoing significant transformation through grant funding aimed at empowering rural landowners and fostering…
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Revolutionising rural business efficiency with technology
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How we support rural clients' natural capital goals
Andrew Shirley meets the owners of an estate that delivers a multitude of environmental and social benefits.
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How to create innovative and equitable partnerships between landlord and tenant
The role of natural capital has shone a new spotlight on the landlord-tenant relationship. More innovative and equitable partnerships are needed, argues Alastair Paul, Partner, Rural Consultancy.
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How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive
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Enhancing property value: strategically designing vineyards for maximum impact.
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Biodiversity Net Gain Guide
- Updated - October 2024 - New developments will need to enhance biodiversity, the Department for Food, the Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed in February 2023.
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Top tips for selling your farm or estate
Explore 8 recommendations for selling your farm or estate from Will Matthews, Partner, Head of Farms and Estates at Knight Frank.
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Farmland – a safe haven for 2023?
Agricultural land has performed strongly so far this year
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Understanding the Nature Markets Framework
The natural capital markets have often been likened to the 'wild west' - so how will the framework tame the current state of affairs and help rural businesses?
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Top three tips for reducing water costs
Water bills will rise by the highest in 20 years as water companies announce increases in charges. Here are three top tips for rural businesses to save water and mitigate those costs.
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The rise of the green investor and the increasing diversity of UK land buyers
We've noticed a new trend in the UK land market. More buyers are interested in rewilding, biodiversity and the environmental value of the land. Our Farms and Estates team explain why.
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How much rural funding am I entitled to? Everything English farmers need to know in 2023
Defra will make more than £168m of funding available through a variety of grants in 2023. If you're looking to take advantage of this rural funding but are confused about where to start, let us guide…
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Low Carbon Agriculture
From a low base, low-carbon farming is gathering pace.
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Big fuel bills could still hit rural businesses despite discount scheme
The government's decision to scale back its energy support for companies will leave many rural businesses, including farms and estates, struggling to cope. Knight Frank's energy experts offer some…
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ELMS – more options, improved payments and speed-up of roll out
Defra has announced more clarity and a rapid expansion of the English environmental schemes.
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Estate staff salaries revealed
Recruiting staff a major issue for farms and estates, according to Knight Frank salary survey
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The Rural England Prosperity Fund
Knight Frank has mapped which parts of the UK will receive most support from a new rural grant
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Avian flu – advice for estate owners and shoots
Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared…
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
60 Second Property Digest – Farmland index
Andrew Shirley, head of rural research, reviews the farmland index that shows a significant increase in the value of agricultural land in England and Wales.
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
Debt can offer relief to farmers and rural landowners suffering acute pressures on income
Large numbers of rural businesses are seeking to fix costs as rates rise. There are deals to be had, if you know where to look, says Bradley Smith, Head of Agri Finance at Knight Frank Finance.
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
How can housebuilders and farmers power through the energy crisis?
This week, Anna Ward is joined by Oliver Novakovic, technical and innovation director at UK housebuilder, Barratt Developments, and Andrew Shirley, editor of our Wealth Report magazine and head of…
2 years ago
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Growing demand for natural capital in Australia’s rural market
Australia’s rural property market is being boosted by growing demand for natural capital, according to Knight Frank and its partner, McGrath Estate Agents.
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How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive - January 2024
Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?
11 months ago
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Does Countryside Stewardship still have something to offer?
Countryside Stewardship has grown in popularity but should more land managers be considering the scheme.
One year ago
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