News, information and updates

We would be delighted if you could join us at one of our January 2024 Rural Business Update evenings. We will be hosting two informal evenings where we will give a range of short talks that focus on topics we feel are important to both farmers and landowners. These talks will cover updates on grants, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Carver Knowles are delighted to be supporting the Pershore and Upton-on-Severn Branch of the NFU at their annual conference. The Pershore Conference will be held at No.8, High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1BG on Thursday 18th January 2024, arrive 7.15pm for 7:30 pm. This years’ topic is ‘Leading from the Front’. Speakers will be Minette Batters (Farmer, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Rural Payments Agency have released details of a new Calf Housing Grant, with Stage 1, the online checker now available. The grant is offering up to 40 % of all eligible costs to build, upgrade or replace calf housing buildings. The aim of the grant is to improve calf welfare by providing housing with […]

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 […]

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 […]