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- Updated - January 2024 - New developments will need to enhance biodiversity, the Department for Food, the Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed in February 2023.

Explore 8 recommendations for selling your farm or estate from Will Matthews, Partner, Head of Farms and Estates at Knight Frank.

Agricultural land has performed strongly so far this year

The natural capital markets have often been likened to the 'wild west' - so how will the framework tame the current state of affairs and help rural businesses?

Water bills will rise by the highest in 20 years as water companies announce increases in charges. Here are three top tips for rural businesses to save water and mitigate those costs.

We've noticed a new trend in the UK land market. More buyers are interested in rewilding, biodiversity and the environmental value of the land. Our Farms and Estates team explain why.

Defra will make more than £168m of funding available through a variety of grants in 2023. If you're looking to take advantage of this rural funding but are confused about where to start, let us guide…

From a low base, low-carbon farming is gathering pace.

The government's decision to scale back its energy support for companies will leave many rural businesses, including farms and estates, struggling to cope. Knight Frank's energy experts offer some…

Defra has announced more clarity and a rapid expansion of the English environmental schemes.