A brand new digital service has replaced the paper and e-form options for registering an agricultural waste exemption. Registration needs to be completed by October 2016. The Environment Agency is encouraging farmers and other business to go online and register. The new service has been designed to make online registration quicker and more efficient than ever before. […]
Posted on August 30th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
As the renewable energy industry matures and slows, there are a range of new power generation opportunities emerging for farmers. The rapid growth in renewables has created a problem to the National Grid in terms of supply, consistency and quality. Added to this national demand for power is very close to outstripping supply which […]
Posted on August 3rd, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
A rare residential development benefiting from the addition of approximately 2 acres of land offering the opportunity to develop an equestrian of small holding uni. Offers invited in excess of £145,000 Steel Portal Framed agricultural building Prior approval to convert to residential dwelling Set in just over 2 acres Well located for Worcester, Pershore and […]
Posted on July 21st, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
A level parcel of Grade 3 agricultural land with road frontage which extends to approximately 7.68 acres (3.10 ha) in total and is located close to the village of Badsey. The land is currently in a grass ley with a small area of trees and a dilapidated brick building. The land is ideally located close […]
Posted on July 21st, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
Worcestershire based Chartered Surveyors, Carver Knowles are very pleased to welcome Ellen Cottrell to the team in Strensham as our Placement Student for 2016 – 2017. Ellen is studying Bsc (Hons) Rural Enterprise and Land Management at Harper Adams University where she is also student ambassador for the university. Ellen comes to us with first […]
Posted on July 13th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
Former racing yard comprising of 9 loose boxes, a circular four furlong all weather gallop, 8 furlong outdoor sand exercise straight and schooling arena Stables 9 stables set in an attractive court yard setting including tack room, feed and bedding stores covered with closed circuit CCTV System. Paddocks Grazing is available over 9.90 acres of […]
Posted on April 15th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
How to structure a business plan in a quick and painless way. This will help you to develop the key elements of the business plan for a new venture or help develop an existing business. You have 15 minutes to decide your plan, so spend some time thinking first and then write down […]
Posted on April 14th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
Andrew Troughton, expert in boundary disputes looks at the basic principles and issues to consider: Why do boundary issues arise? What should be a simple line on a plan, can frequently cause costly issues for the parties involved. Disputes often arise from one of the neighbours inadvertently or deliberately replacing a boundary structure i.e. fence, […]
Posted on April 12th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton
With poor returns affecting all agricultural sectors, farmers are looking to see if more money can be made from land let to telecom providers by requesting a rent review. Ryan Warman from Carver Knowles explains the different rent review mechanisms that are available and whether farmers should request a review or remain silent. Rent reviews […]
Posted on February 25th, 2016 by Andrew TroughtonFarm diversification and planning… Join us on 10th February at Ledbury Rugby Club Have you ever wondered: How to make more money out of existing buildings? Is planning needed to diversify? Who’s the best to borrow from for diversification projects? How a new non farming business project should be structured? Is now a good time to sort out […]
Posted on January 28th, 2016 by Andrew Troughton