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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…
9 months ago
Rural Matters
The importance of strategy for rural land-based businesses in an uncertain world
One year ago
Rural Matters
Revolutionising rural business efficiency with technology
How can the latest technology help rural businesses become more efficient and sustainable? Andrew Shirley visits one of the clients our accounting expert Elin Jones has helped to reach new heights.
One year ago
Rural Matters
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.
One year ago
Rural Matters
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.
One year ago
Rural Matters
How to make the most of the Sustainable Farming Incentive
Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?
One year ago
Rural Matters
How to be the best: top 5 traits of high-performing farming businesses
In today's rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, it is becoming increasingly evident that profitable farming businesses are not only economically robust but also play a crucial role in…
One year ago

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Rural Matters
How can a vineyard impact the value of your home?
Enhancing property value: strategically designing vineyards for maximum impact.
One year ago
Your Rural Business
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.
One year ago
Your Rural Business
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.
One year ago
Your Rural Business
Farmland – a safe haven for 2023?
Agricultural land has performed strongly so far this year
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
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?
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
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.
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
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.
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
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…
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
Low Carbon Agriculture
From a low base, low-carbon farming is gathering pace.
2 years ago
Your Rural Business
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…
2 years ago
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