Farms
Farms
The modern farm is not just about agriculture – it is a tapestry of businesses and assets working to provide income streams and opportunities in a world where consumer demand and policy continuously influences and shapes output. We are at the sharp end of this industry, providing our large and diverse portfolio of clients with intelligent market insight and hands-on expertise to help you meet your commercial and strategic objectives.
Wellcome Trust - Farmcare
Acquisition of the largest, and highest valued at £249m, rural property portfolio in the UK
Wellcome has held agricultural investments in the UK since 1997 with Bidwells as their primary advisor.
Agricultural land has become one of the most sought-after investment classes in recent years, offering unique opportunities for investors, farmers, landowners, producers and developers.
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Related case studies
Lakes End Acquisition
Identifying the opportunity, unlocking land and value, and bringing back total control to a UK pension fund
Identifying the opportunity, unlocking land and value, and bringing back total control to a UK pension fund
Murthly Estate
A 15th century castle situated in an 11,000-acre Perthshire estate requires sensitive and progressive management
A 15th century castle situated in an 11,000-acre Perthshire estate requires sensitive and progressive management
BIDWELLS BRIEFING
Unlike previous Agriculture Acts, its focus was not on farm output and production, reform of land tenure or occupation. Instead it enshrines environmental policy as the driving force behind agriculture and food production. It also marks the severing of links to a shared European approach to agricultural policy.
Ian Ashbridge looks at what the act means now, and in the future, for you and your business. Download our Bidwells Briefing paper to find out more.
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Cambridge, Bidwell House
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Ian Ashbridge
Partner, Head of Agriculture & Environment
Cambridge, Bidwell House
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