Wildlife Offer Countryside Stewardship agreements provide a simplified scheme option for farmers with a set list of options under each Wildlife Offer type and provided the minimum requirements are met then an agreement will be offered. The aim of Wildlife Offer’s is as the name suggests, to support wildlife by providing sources of nectar and […]
Posted on March 17th, 2021 by Andrew Troughton
Capital grants are new for Countryside Stewardship 2021 and replace the former ‘Water capital grants’ and ‘Hedgerow and Boundary grants’. Whilst many of the options remain the same as in the previous schemes, a new area of grants has been included which aims to improve air quality. What does the grant offer funding for? The […]
Posted on March 17th, 2021 by Andrew Troughton
Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship is very similar to the old style ELS schemes. It is designed to provide environmental benefits at an on-farm level with a range of options that can be tailored to suit most farming systems. What do Mid-Tier Stewardship schemes fund? Grant funding is available for land management practices which protect and enhance […]
Posted on March 17th, 2021 by Andrew Troughton
Carver Knowles are delighted to offer approximately 187 acres (75 ha) of predominantly permanent grassland to let on an annual grazing/mowing licence basis. The land is split into three blocks which are available either on their own or together: Land at Colgate Farm (approx. GL54 4EZ) – 65.33 acres/26.44 ha Land at New Barn Farm […]
Posted on March 4th, 2021 by Andrew Troughton
As of Tuesday 9th February the Countryside Stewardship application window has now re-opened. The individual options available for Stewardship are largely the same as before but there are some key changes to be aware of: Greening has been removed so existing greening features such as buffer strips can be used in a Countryside Stewardship application. […]
Posted on February 9th, 2021 by Andrew Troughton
Carver Knowles are delighted to bring to the market Deer Barn House which provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase a substantial detached property requiring some modernisations. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. Deer Barn House is located just 1 mile from the village of Great Witley and just a stones through from […]
Posted on February 8th, 2021 by Andrew TroughtonWe would like to wish all our clients and colleagues a Merry Christmas and a more positive 2021. The office will be closed from 12.30 pm on Thursday 24th December until Monday 4th January at 9am.
Posted on December 21st, 2020 by Andrew Troughton
Yew Tree Cottage provides opportunity for renovation and development in the rural Gloucestershire countryside. The detached property sits within its own mature garden and adjacent the small hamlet of Tillputs End. SITUATION Yew Tree Cottage is located nearly 2 miles from the village of Dymock which boasts The Beauchamp Arms, a Primary School, garage, Parish […]
Posted on December 17th, 2020 by Andrew Troughton
The Transitional Plan, announced on Monday, formally moves the agricultural responsibilities from the EU Commission to Defra. This is the first piece of post Brexit legislation. This policy will be shaped by decisions made in Whitehall and will no longer need to be negotiated with 27 member states. For example, a more proportionate approach to […]
Posted on December 2nd, 2020 by Andrew Troughton
Carver Knowles are delighted to offer to the market a pair of semi-detached cottages on the outskirts of Beckford. The properties are set back from the A46 and occupy a delightful rural location yet are within easy reach of the M5 (less than 5 miles) making this an ideal location for commuters as well as […]
Posted on November 26th, 2020 by Andrew Troughton