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What is natural capital?
Understanding natural capital is crucial for businesses navigating today's environmental challenges. James Shepherd, Partner in the Rural Consultancy team, explores its significance, the urgent need…
6 months ago
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?
11 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.
One year 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.
One year 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.
One year 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?
One year 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?
One year ago

Latest News

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…
One year ago
From natural capital to water neutrality, we explain the key concepts shaping the rural economy and environmental practices.
One year ago
Embracing change: navigating the future of English wine with strategic innovation.
One year ago
From expansive farmland to top tier equestrian facilities, these superb properties offer profitable opportunities in harmony with nature.
One year 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.
2 years ago
The market for agricultural land ended 2023 on a high
10 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.
One year 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.
One year 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.
One year ago
Price growth is slowing, but farmland is still outperforming other asset classes
One year ago