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UK wine - what's the latest on the vineyard market?
Ed and Will from our specialist viticulture team analyse the current market for UK vineyards, offering advice and predictions for potential and experienced winemakers on what may help their business…
8 months ago
Social value, a greater good for all
Why delivering social value is good for both rural estates and the health of the nation
8 months ago
What the countryside is thinking - results of The Knight Frank Rural Sentiment Survey 2024
We share the highlights of our 2024 Rural Sentiment Survey, which provides a unique insight into the attitudes of farm and estate owners towards the big issues affecting their businesses
8 months ago
How and why will nature be valued in the future?
Nature underpins a huge swathe of the global economy. Although identifying its true value is not easy, merging opinions and markets offers some thought-provoking insights and views
8 months ago
Planning - NPPF, what do you need to consider?
The Labour government is shaking up the planning system. Jonathan Wish and Robert Mitchell from our Residential Developing & Planning team offer a need-to-know guide for landowners
8 months ago
Working with nature - how it can benefit all sectors
Businesses of all types can work with nature. Whether a legal requirement or part of a net zero strategy, we are working innovatively with clients to support their sustainability objectives
8 months ago
Natural capital and nature - why invest as a commercial business?
Rachel Patch and James Shepherd from our rural team explain why investing in nature makes sense. Their roles involve working with corporate and commercial businesses who own land or have…
8 months ago

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Not all carbon credit schemes deserve the greenwashing label: how they can actually play an important role in ESG and net-zero strategies
8 months ago
How will Keir Starmer’s policies impact food, grant funding for farming, the environment, housebuilding and renewable energy?
8 months ago
Understanding natural capital is crucial for businesses navigating today's environmental challenges. James Shepherd, Partner in the Rural Consultancy team, explores its significance, the urgent need…
One year ago
Company insolvency numbers have been rising since the end of 2020, but what can rural estates do to mitigate against their commercial tenants going bust?
One year ago
From soil health, biodiversity and crop rotation to compost and sustainable livestock, our guide to the fundamentals of regenerative agriculture provides practical insights and advice.
One year ago
Examining the economic and environmental implications of solar farms with insights from Knight Frank's Rural Consultancy Team.
One year ago
James Shepherd and Phoebe Hingston share their top tips on how institutional, corporate and public bodies that own rural property can make more of their natural capital.
One year ago
Is it now time to exploit Defra’s new entry-level agri-environment scheme and maximise its income potential?
One year ago
In a world grappling with environmental challenges and the need for sustainable practices, the question arises: Can farming and food production be part of the solution to supporting the planet?
One year ago
Farming with the environment in mind doesn't have to be old-fashioned. From DNA analysis to methane capture, Knight Frank's Rural Research team explores a selection of agri-tech solutions that have…
One year ago