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CCM Auctions has become one of the first livestock marts in the UK to launch its own communications-boosting podcasts. The move is in direct response to the boom in digital audio and brings the mart right up to speed with an initiative designed to keep customers at the cutting edge of trade and trends. Now streaming live is The Farming Country Podcast. “It’s a brand-new initiative designed to keep customers old and new at the cutting edge of trade and trends at Skipton Auction Mart ...

Structure of the agricultural industry Statistics about the structure of the agricultural industry. From: Contents This series includes a range of publications about the structure of the farming industry in England and the UK. The statistics include information on agricultural land use, crop areas, yields and production, livestock populations, the agricultural workforce and diversification activity on farms. These publications summarise information from the June survey of agriculture ...

Amid all the major challenges at the start of 2021, it is the lingering impact of Brexit which will have the longer-term impact on East Anglia's farmers, writes Simon Evans of Arnolds Keys - Irelands Agricultural

Tenants should consider pushing for rent review since EU exit >More in © Adobbe Stock Tenants must lead the conversation on rent reviews to ensure a fair value and secure their businesses for the future, say advisers. Following the government’s recent announcement outlining the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reduction rates for 2021 to 2024, tenants may consider requesting a rent reduction. In addition, experts say the UK’s exit from th...

January 19, 2021 11:33 am Applications will open for the National Reserve 2021 next month (February), according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). Following consultation between the department and the Direct Payments Advisory Committee, comprising members of the main farming bodies and agricultural advisory services, provision is being made for applications in 2021. The EU regulations underpinning the operation of the National Reserve provide for priority access to th...

Armitstead Barnett has welcomed a new partner to the Kendal-based Cumbria team. Mark Barrow, a qualified chartered surveyor and fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers, has more than 10 years of experience in rural property and estate matters, having previously headed a team of rural surveyors within the South Lakes and Cumbria. During a time when the agricultural and land-owning sector faces its biggest challenge in decades, Armitstead Barnett strives to be at the forefront of ...

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue. \Philip Doyle The National Reserve will continue in 2021, opening for online applications in February, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has confirmed. Following consultation between the Direct Payments Advisory Committee, farming bodies and agricultural advisory services, provision will now be made for applications to the National Reserve in 2021. Successful applicants to the fund will receive an allocation of entitlements at national ...

How to avoid pitfalls in Countryside Stewardship applications >More in © Tim Scrivener Attention to detail and thorough background reading will reduce errors and oversights on Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme applications. Common pitfalls can cause payment delays or even rejections, particularly where capital claims are concerned. Capital options 1. Starting work too early Farmers often make the mistake of making a financial commitme...

Farmers’ direct payments to be cut by an average of €200 2021-01-16

BIG changes to the way that farmers and landowners are awarded funding took effect from January 1 – but the full picture is still to emerge,…