The government have announced the immediate closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) as of yesterday (11th March 2025). The announcement came with no warning and marks a huge loss both for the farming industry and the environment. What you need to do right now We will continue to support clients who have existing SFI […]
Posted on March 12th, 2025 by Alex Stafford-Clark
Recently the Pershore and Upton Branch of the NFU hosted their annual farming conference, with the panellists giving their thoughts and experiences on the topic of Farming for Profit. A topic which is exceedingly relevant in these uncertain times. The first speaker of the evening was Rachel Hallos. Rachel is the new Vice President of […]
Posted on January 27th, 2025 by Alex Stafford-Clark
Over the past year we have had a great number of planning successes, in both agricultural planning applications and alternative enterprises. Agricultural Occupancy Conditions are planning conditions which restrict who can live at a property and can also significantly reduce the value of your property. At Carver Knowles we have great experience in regularising and […]
Posted on January 27th, 2025 by Alex Stafford-Clark
The government has confirmed it has temporarily closed new applications for capital grants. It has stated that this is due to ‘unprecedented demand’ and a desire to ensure funding is available where it is most needed. Defra have also confirmed that applications that have already been submitted will be placed on hold. Grant funding will […]
Posted on November 28th, 2024 by Alex Stafford-Clark Wishing our fellow farmers a successful and peaceful rally today! Whether you are going to London or staying local, we hope today will highlight the real concerns shared by so many of the rural community. The Carver Knowles Team
Posted on November 19th, 2024 by Alex Stafford-Clark
We are delighted to bring to the rental market The Old Lodge, The Farncombe Estate, Broadway, WR12 7LJ The Old Lodge provides a self contained office unit with a part mezzanine floor, toilets and a kitchenette. In all this unit provides approximately 94 sq. m. (1,011 sq. ft.) of flexible space. The unit benefits from […]
Posted on September 11th, 2024 by Alex Stafford-Clark
Carver Knowles are delighted to offer to the market Church End Nurseries, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury. This property offers huge potential for a variety of uses and combines residential accommodation alongside a lucrative commercial enterprise. The property comprise both a commercial fruit nursery and a residential property on a single site extending to approximately 7.09 acres (2.87 […]
Posted on June 7th, 2024 by Alex Stafford-Clark
DEFRA have now announced that farmers who have expressed an interest to apply, can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive from Monday 18th September 2023. Expressions of interest can be registered online from today (30th August) through the Rural Payments Service. Carver Knowles have undertaken a number of SFI reviews and are able to […]
Posted on August 30th, 2023 by Alex Stafford-Clark
