Shropshire-based land agent Halls has strengthened two of its divisions by recruiting graduate surveyors. Kate Oakes, 22, from Penkridge, joins the rural professional team led by Halls’ associate director Louise Preece at the firm’s Shrewsbury headquarters. At the same time, Ellie Studley, 21, from Malpas, joins the commercial team...
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The Royal Agricultural Society of England has named farm conservationist Alastair Leake as the recipient of its 2023 National Agricultural Award. The award recognises Dr Leake’s outstanding contribution to British agriculture through his work leading the Allerton Project – the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust demonstration farm which showcases...
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The future of farm management will be debated at a major agricultural conference in London next month. Organised by the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM), the National Farm Management Conference will see a host of top speakers take to the stage on Tuesday, 7 November at the QEII Centre,...
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Farmers could benefit from payments worth up to £500m every year if myths around carbon are corrected, say experts.
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The new professional body for agriculture and horticulture has renewed its request for volunteers to help develop its online services.
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Providing a home for soil from development sites could offer farmers an opportunity to generate revenue and help the environment.
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Business consultants have welcome the NICRE study – saying changes in agricultural policy will have a huge impact on farm enterprises.
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Farmers without a business plan could struggle to cope with the withdrawal of the Basic Payment Scheme, say experts.
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Industry leaders and experts will discuss ways to manage shocks within the agri-food supply chain this autumn.
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Five-year extensions will be offered to farmers with higher-level environmental stewardship agreements, Defra has announced.
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