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Navigating commercial tenant insolvency risks: top tips for rural landlords
Company insolvency numbers have been rising since the end of 2020, but what can rural estates do to mitigate against their commercial tenants going bust?
5 months ago
Profit and biodiversity: a guide to regenerative agriculture
From soil health, biodiversity and crop rotation to compost and sustainable livestock, our guide to the fundamentals of regenerative agriculture provides practical insights and advice.
6 months ago
The pros and cons of solar farms in agricultural land
Examining the economic and environmental implications of solar farms with insights from Knight Frank's Rural Consultancy Team.
7 months ago
How to unlock the potential of your land
James Shepherd and Phoebe Hingston share their top tips on how institutional, corporate and public bodies that own rural property can make more of their natural capital.
9 months ago
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?
9 months ago
Can farming and food production support the planet?
In a world grappling with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, the question arises: Can farming and food production be part of the solution to supporting the planet?
9 months ago
Agri-tech solutions with the potential to help the planet
Farming with the environment in mind doesn't have to be old-fashioned. From DNA analysis to methane capture, Knight Frank's Rural Research team explores a selection of agri-tech solutions that have…
9 months ago

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From natural capital to water neutrality, we explain the key concepts shaping the rural economy and environmental practices.
10 months ago
Embracing change: navigating the future of English wine with strategic innovation.
10 months ago
From expansive farmland to top tier equestrian facilities, these superb properties offer profitable opportunities in harmony with nature.
10 months ago
Strong demand for farmland across the country is pushing up prices. We explore Knight Frank’s latest research and talk to the members of the firm’s Farms & Estates team to find out more.
One year ago
The market for agricultural land ended 2023 on a high
4 months ago
The price of bare agricultural land in England and Wales rose by 1% to hit another record high in the third quarter of 2023, according to the latest instalment of the Knight Frank Farmland Index.
7 months ago
The integration of trees and shrubs into a farming system is not a new idea, but the adoption of the concept is gaining momentum.
8 months ago
Mark Topliff, rural research, delves in to the key talking points from The Rural Report 2023/24 including natural capital opportunities, regenerative farming and land price rises.
10 months ago
Price growth is slowing, but farmland is still outperforming other asset classes
10 months ago
Latest survey indicates land usage policy in UK countryside constraining rural farmers and land owners.
10 months ago