by Giles Chaplin | Jan 20, 2018 | Agriculture
Natural England has this week announced the opening of 2018 applications for its range of Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Alongside the existing Higher Tier Scheme, Mid-Tier Scheme and Hedgerows and Boundaries Capital Grant Scheme, 2018 marks the launch of its four...
by Giles Chaplin | Jan 6, 2018 | Agriculture
The 2017 Farm and Agricultural Land market has seen a continuation of the trends seen over recent year, but will this continue into 2018? The supply of land for sale in Yorkshire has continued at historic low levels in 2017, the next 12 months is unlikely to see any...
by Giles Chaplin | Dec 20, 2017 | Agriculture
As we write our last agricultural news article of 2017 we take the opportunity to look back on the highs and lows of 2017 and look forward to what some may have on their list to Father Christmas for 2018. The Dairy industry has arguably had the most positive 12...
by Giles Chaplin | Dec 6, 2017 | Agriculture
We are delighted to announce that Will Foyle has passed the exams for the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) with flying colours and is now a Fellow of the Association. This qualification denotes an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of countryside and...
by Giles Chaplin | Dec 4, 2017 | Agriculture
Following years of criticism of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, its complexities, record keeping, lack of suitable options and confusing guidance, Natural England are now proposing substantial changes to the scheme with effect from 2018. The proposal is for 4 new...
by Giles Chaplin | Nov 25, 2017 | Agriculture
The Rural Payments Agency has confirmed the BPS 2017 basic and greening payment values as it works towards the opening of the payment window on the 1st December 2017. The rise in exchange rate for 2017 means that this year’s payment will once again be slightly higher...
by Giles Chaplin | Nov 9, 2017 | Residential
According to Rightmove, the price of property coming to market is up by an average of 1.1% on the previous month. The Property Price Index has recorded an increase in October every year since it started back in 2001, but this month’s is the largest since the 1.4% rise...
by Giles Chaplin | Oct 27, 2017 | Agriculture
DEFRA is conscious that farmers may be experiencing difficulties where spreading has been delayed due to late harvesting or where wet weather conditions are preventing the spreading of slurry due to pollution risks. The closed period in England for spreading in...
by Giles Chaplin | Oct 12, 2017 | Agriculture
As the combinable crops harvest for 2017 comes to an end, it will be remembered by many as a year of average yields, catchy combining conditions and varying quality. We remember when one client, particularly gleeful came on to the Yorkshire Show stand having cut...
by Giles Chaplin | Oct 6, 2017 | Development
Next week Hambleton District Council will be deciding whether or not to accept a recommendation to delay their next round of consultation for their emerging Local Plan until April 2018. The publication version of the Draft Local Plan was originally due to be consulted...
