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Farmland values in England and Wales hit record high
An acre of land is now worth £8,951 on average across in England and Wales, representing an 8% rise on the year, new figures by Knight Frank show…
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Rural homeowners told to be aware of septic tank law amid huge fine risk
Sewage discharge on land could catch out rural homeowners who aren’t aware of laws covering septic tanks, with fines of up to £100,000 possible…
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Farmers urge Natural England to stop 'assault' on Dartmoor grazing
The tenanted farming sector has called on Natural England to stop its 'assault' on grazing within the protected sites on Dartmoor. Evidence has been…
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Farmland market plateaus after eight successive quarters of growth
The average value of agricultural land in England has plateaued following eight successive quarters of sustained growth, new research says. The…
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Fears over food production as Scotland searches for new national park
Fears have been raised over the prospect of new national parks in Scotland as tourism could be promoted over food production and farming. The…
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Rural campaigners welcome Labour's pledge to prioritise brownfield sites for homes
Rural campaigners have welcomed Keir Starmer’s pledge to ‘build a new Britain’ by prioritising brownfield sites for development rather than the…
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Victory for Yorkshire tenant farmers as solar farm proposal rejected
North Yorkshire planning officials have refused an application for a solar farm and battery storage system on tenanted farmland following concern…
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UK hydroponic salad grower site goes on market for £1.5m
A hydroponic salad grower which went into administration earlier this year is selling its glasshouse site for £1.5 million. Madestein (UK) Ltd and…
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'Excellent' Cumbrian livestock farm of over 100-acres now on market
A Cumbrian livestock farm extending to over 100-acres has launched onto the market, with agents describing its condition as 'excellent'. Eden Banks…
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Less than half of farmers have a succession plan, survey says
Less than half of farmers have a succession plan and the percentage hasn’t moved in three years, according to new research. NFU Mutual’s annual…
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