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Prompt action can help mitigate the impact of the government’s changes to the Inheritance Tax regime for agricultural property

6 days ago

Rural Report

Top five grants for farms and rural estates

The government may have closed some environmental grants for English farms and estates, but there are still others worth considering

8 days ago

Rural Report

The impact of planning reform on rural landowners

The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill offers more positives than negatives for farms and estates

8 days ago

Rural Report

UK farmland still good investment

Farmland values have stayed consistent, despite numerous challenges, but what does the future hold?

8 days ago

Rural Matters

Carbon, nature and farming – US policy versus the UK

Donald Trump has already reversed many of the environmental commitments made by his predecessor. What does this mean for the UK?

8 days ago

Rural Report

Purpose in practice at The Blenheim Estate

The Blenheim Estate is leading the way in showing how landed estates can benefit their local communities

8 days ago

Rural Matters

Seven ways landed estates are benefiting from smart technology

Rural estates are increasingly using digital technology and AI to become more efficient, profitable and environmentally friendly. Find out how you could benefit.

8 days ago

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Rural Report

The future of food and farming

One of the UK’s leading food security experts, Tim Benton shares his thoughts on the future of food in the UK.

8 days ago

Your Rural Business

Growing demand for natural capital in Australia’s rural market

Australia’s rural property market is being boosted by growing demand for natural capital, according to Knight Frank and its partner, McGrath Estate Agents.

6 months ago

Rural Insights

The top five things to do this winter

To aid landowners and farmers with their 2025 planning, Knight Frank’s Andrew Martin and Mark Topliff have developed a list of the top five tasks to tick off this winter

6 months ago

Rural Matters

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

The Rural Update

The Rural Update: Climate resilience is key for farming