Finding a way to finance nature
16th January 2023
Markets for carbon, biodiversity and other environmental services are widely expected to grow in the coming years. But given the infancy of such markets, there is still tremendous uncertainty about how they will operate. To help address such concerns, Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN), a UK-wide independent knowledge hub, is undertaking a review to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with nature finance.
ELMS update at Oxford Farming Conference
5th January 2023
Farming minister Mark Spencer has confirmed increased payments for nature-friendly farming through ELMS, at OFC today (5th January) although farmers are still lacking the important wider details.
Landowners need to structure occupation agreements correctly to avoid inheritance tax hit
29th November 2022
Farms and estates that have set up contract farming, share farming and grazing agreements should urgently review them to avoid losing out on valuable tax reliefs, warns Tom Heathcote, Head of Knight Frank’s Agri-Consultancy team.
“Few benefits” for farmers in Chancellor Hunt’s Autumn Statement
18th November 2022
In his Autumn Statement announcement yesterday (17th November), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out a number of tax measures targeting high earners and those who receive dividend payments, as well as further support with energy bills.
Organic and low-input farmers offered free advice on changing farm payments
10th November 2022
Nature-friendly farmers can access free business advice to help with the transition away from BPS payments via a series of events organised by the Soil Association.
Five ways the Autumn Budget Statement could affect your finances
10th November 2022
Financial advice firm NFU Mutual outlines what to look out for in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s upcoming Autumn Budget Statement on 17th November and how the changes could affect the public purse.
Hundreds of farmers contact MPs with concerns over ELMS row-back
20th October 2022
More than 300 British farmers have reportedly written to their MPs, following rumours that the government could be set to scrap or water down environmental initiatives.
Free business advice now available to help farmers prepare for end of BPS
3rd October 2022
The final phase of Defra’s Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) is now live, offering up to 32,000 farmers in England who currently receive direct payments free business advice to help prepare for the upcoming transition.
RPA confirms rates for 2022 BPS payments
21st September 2022
The Rural Payments Agency has published the Basic Payment Scheme entitlement rates.
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A guide to selling renewable electricity
30th August 2022
The UK is on a journey from fossil fuels to a renewable future. Drax provides a guide to creating revenue for your farm by generating and selling your own renewable electricity.
Soaring costs are hindering farmers’ action on climate – survey
25th August 2022
NatWest research shows the majority of farmers surveyed had to put climate action on hold due to rising costs.
Innovative projects get govt funding to boost farm productivity
22nd August 2022
Details of successful projects revealed as new round of competitions set to open shortly.
