Autumn fields are ideal for hare-coursing – and each year sees a surge in incidents as the landscape opens up after harvest. It’s a tough time – especially for farms which are repeatedly targeted by coursers. While eliminating the problem can be difficult, practical steps can be taken to... Read more
Farm input costs have doubled in the six months since the Iran conflict – piling further pressure on producers already struggling with a challenging season. Annual ag-inflation has climbed to 8.6%, according to the latest estimates from Andersons farm business consultants. This is its highest since the post-Ukraine peak... Read more
Soil health is emerging as a factor in farmland values, rents and tenancy negotiations as regenerative farming and environmental markets change the economics of land management. Agricultural valuers increasingly need to assess soil as both a productive asset and a source of environmental value, says regenerative farming adviser Harry... Read more
Growing uncertainty over tax, farm policy and profitability is prompting landowners and farmers to favour shorter tenancy agreements. The average length of new Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) fell to its lowest level since 2021 during 2025, suggest new figures. At the same time, fewer Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) tenancies... Read more
Growing demand for higher-quality food is set to create new opportunities for farmers as consumers place greater value on nutrition, protein and provenance. A new Savills Spotlight on Food report says climate risk, changing policy and tighter margins are accelerating change across agriculture. It argues future profitability will depend... Read more
Leasing farmland for wind turbines can generate useful revenue – but it is important to avoid some common pitfalls. More landowners are exploring onshore wind turbines as a diversification option – encouraged by renewed government support for domestic renewable energy production. Wind turbines on farmland represent a promising opportunity,... Read more
A specialist risk management service aims to help farms, estates and diversified rural businesses become more resilient at a time of mounting financial pressure. Launched by farm insurance broker Acres, Acres Risk Management was unveiled at Cereals 2026. It will provide health and safety, compliance and operational risk support... Read more
Farm contracting charges for individual operations have risen by up to 15 per cent following cost increases caused by the Iran war. Results from the latest survey by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) show that prices have generally risen a few per cent higher than 2025 –... Read more
Management training provider MDS has launched a new agri-food apprenticeship programme for college and sixth form leavers aged 18 and over. The Fresh Futures Programme offers a direct route into the agriculture and food industry and a practical alternative to university. It follows 40 years of developing industry talent... Read more
The farmland market in England held steady during the first three months of the year 2026 – despite a cautious mood across the sector. Just over 7,000 acres were publicly marketed in the first quarter, according to the latest figures from Strutt & Parker. That is 3,300 acres fewer... Read more