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Thu 27 Jul 2023 · 3 MINUTE READ

Assessing your land: Is it Suitable for Development?

Looking out at your plot of land, it may seem like a pristine site ready for new homes, businesses, and a thriving community. But it's not just the open space that matters. There are several crucial factors to consider before making any substantial decisions about development. Three Bidwells Partners explain where to begin.

Wed 18 Jan 2023 · 2 minute read

Our view on regenerative agriculture

A new movement is gaining pace in farming. It’s even found its way into farm policy. Yet it remains opaque, nebulous and slightly hard to define. In this paper we look at Regenerative Agriculture, and where it might cross over with other schools of farming thought.

Tue 02 Aug 2022 · 4 MINUTE READ

Sustainable Farming Incentive and what it means for farmers and landowners

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is the first of three components of Environmental Land Management to be released and is now open for applications. The Agriculture Act 2020 and subsequent transition plan detailed the phased end of direct payments. However, for most farmers and landowners the SFI will be their first interaction with the government’s new theme of ‘public money for public goods’.

Mon 17 Jan 2022 · 3 MINUTE READ

We're in an agricultural transition period - what does that mean for UK farmers?

As the reports show, we are now in an agricultural transition period. Changes for farmers will be phased in over seven years. Over this time the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be gradually reduced in a tiered system.

Fri 15 Jan 2021 · 2 MINUTE READ

What impact does the Brexit trade agreement have on agriculture?

As the 12-month transition period for Brexit passed on 31 December, and the UK managed to avoid a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario, what does a new trade agreement look like for the farming business? Ian Ashbridge, Partner in Agriculture and Environment explains what impact the new deal has on the agriculture industry.

What impact does the Brexit trade agreement have on agriculture?

Thu 17 Dec 2020 · 3 MINUTE READ

A path to sustainable farming? The Agricultural Transition Plan 2021-24

The biggest surprises in the Government’s Path to Sustainable Farming were the scale and speed of cuts to the Basic Payment Scheme, or Direct Payments as they are commonly referred to in the Agricultural Transition Plan (ATP). Ian Ashbridge, Agriculture and Environment Partner at Bidwells, shares his insight on what these cuts mean for farming businesses and sustainability.

Wed 16 Dec 2020 · 2 MINUTE READ

Bidwells Briefing: The Path to Sustainable Farming

Following on from last month's Bidwells Briefing paper on the newly released Agriculture Act, the Government has released further detail on the Agricultural Transition Plan 2021-2024.

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Assessing your land: Is it Suitable for Development?

Our view on regenerative agriculture

Sustainable Farming Incentive and what it means for farmers and landowners

We're in an agricultural transition period - what does that mean for UK farmers?

What impact does the Brexit trade agreement have on agriculture?

A path to sustainable farming? The Agricultural Transition Plan 2021-24

Bidwells Briefing: The Path to Sustainable Farming

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