In a few weeks’ time, there will be an opportunity to apply for Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity grant. The grant is part of the Farming Investment Fund and pays towards capital items including robotic, automatic and solar equipment that improve farm and horticulture productivity. The application process splits the grant into two […]
Posted on December 20th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
This edition of Landmark provides an update on the latest news on the Sustainable Farming Incentive, as well as looking at planning opportunities to generate income from your farm buildings. We also look at how the government’s push to develop infrastructure and development projects might impact farmers and landowners, highlighting the importance of getting advice […]
Posted on December 13th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
We are delighted to have Sam Carter join us on a part-time basis, having previously worked for a large national firm. Sam joins us as a Senior Land Agent and RICS Registered Valuer. Sam graduated with a Masters in Real Estate from the Royal Agricultural University in 2016, before successfully passing her RICS exams in […]
Posted on November 15th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
Carver Knowles are delighted to bring to the rental market two units at Longmeade Farm, Gravel Pit Lane, Prestbury, GL52 3NQ. Units 5 and 6 are available together or separately and available for B1 Light Industrial use. All enquiries are invited and flexible […]
Posted on September 29th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
The application window for Countryside Stewardship 2023 ends on the 18th August 2023. Whilst we are still busy making Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship applications for our clients, recent scheme changes have meant more of our clients are now opting to wait for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) instead. Whilst Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship still has a place […]
Posted on August 4th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
Following the complete version of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 being released in June of this year, this month we are expecting the staggered roll out of the SFI to start. There will be 23 SFI actions for farmers to choose from, with a “pick and mix” choice to suit their farming system. Many of […]
Posted on August 1st, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
Carver Knowles are delighted to offer to the market approximately 11.93 acres of pasture land off the Hasfield Road at Hasfield, Gloucestershire. The land provides an excellent block of pasture but equally could lend itself to arable cropping, or equestrian or amenity uses (subject to planning). We are advised that mains water is connected. The […]
Posted on April 5th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
Alex Stafford Clark takes a look at some of the finer detail of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund Round 2. The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) is opening for Round 2 and while the essence of the grant remains the same, there are some exciting developments. Unlike Round 1, the FETF 2023 has […]
Posted on February 24th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
Carver Knowles are delighted to offer to the market approximately 17.79 acres of arable land near Great Witley. The land offers an excellent block of productive Grade 3 land suitable for arable or grassland covers. The land benefits from excellent access onto the Stourport Road (A451). The land is offered to the market with a […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell
Carver Knowles are delighted to invite our new and existing clients to our Spring Seminars, titled “An Introduction to the Sustainable Farming Incentive & Grant Funding Update”. We will be hosting two informal evening meetings for farmers and landowners to provide an introduction to the recently announced Sustainable Farming Incentive as well as to provide […]
Posted on February 13th, 2023 by Ellen Cottrell