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The loss of the Basic Payment Scheme will threaten farms which are slow to adapt, but progressive businesses will see opportunities to expand, diversify and thrive, according to Ashley Smith of agricultural accountancy firm, Larking Gowen.

With the sun now set on the annual Spanish exodus – for the time being at least – the British countryside is fast becoming the holiday destination of choice, so farms are looking to diversify into holiday accommodation. Pitchup.com founder Dan Yates offered Farmers Guide his top tips.

Despite being banned in 2004 as part of the Hunting Act, hare coursing remains a costly and distressing problem for farmers across the UK

Latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive show there were 34 deaths in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in 2020-21 – a significant jump from last year’s low of 21.

The theft of equipment from construction sites and farms has a significant impact on the businesses targeted from both the loss and replacement of the equipment taken, in addition to the cost of temporarily reduced activity and downtime within these sectors.

This time last week the Farmers Guide team attended the Cereals event in Lincolnshire. Here’s what we discovered about the evolving farm diversification industry.

New analysis by AHDB quantifies how the proposed Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) stacks up against the basic payment scheme (BPS).

A poster competition aims to raise children’s awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts and increase farm safety.

New research conducted by Carter Jonas has revealed diversity and spreading risk continue to be essential for estates looking to thrive in the future.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, also known as ‘The Black Farmer’ said he is “humbled and honoured” to have received an MBE for services to farming.

Award-winning craft gin company Warner’s Distillery is expanding its business after sourcing a 56,000ft manufacturing facility near Kettering through leading property consultants Berrys.  

Defra has announced renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people from all parts of society access Britain’s most beautiful landscapes.