Collaborative Farming News
The Great British Farm-Fest Announces Official Charity Partners: RABI and Shout UK as Search for Farming Heroes Commences
The Great British Farm-Fest will support two official charities this May: RABI, the Farmers Charity, and Shout UK, a free 24/7 confidential text support service.
The April 2026 IHT Changes: What They Mean for Farming Families — and Why Collaboration Could Be the Answer
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) have been the bedrock of farm succession planning, offering up to 100% relief with no upper limit. That is about to change.
Sustainable Farming Incentive: what the 2026 relaunch means for farmers
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is set to reopen in 2026, following its pause in March 2025. The decision marks a reset for Defra’s flagship agri-environment scheme after a period of uncertainty that left many farming businesses unable to apply.
Getting Tyre Pressure Right: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Tyre pressures are one of those details that can easily get overlooked when there’s a list of jobs as long as your arm. But getting them right, and adjusting them to suit the conditions, can make a huge difference.
Controlled Traffic Farming in the UK
Reducing soil compaction and improving farm efficiency through precision machinery management.
Why succession planting matters more than ever in UK farming
As any farmer knows, running a farm isn’t just a job — it’s a way of life. But with that comes a big question that too often gets left until it’s too late: what happens to the farm when you’re ready to step back?
Sails back on popular windmill after four years
The wait is finally over for lovers of a hugely popular windmill which has spent four years without any sails.
Growing together: unlocking the power of Collaborative Farming
Join us for our next event at Squab Hall, featuring two insightful talks. George Badger from Ceres Rural will discuss the pros and cons of various farming models, while Martin Downes from Windmill Farming will cover the practicalities of Collaborative farming.
Windmill Farming collaborative venture launches in Warwickshire
Local farmers and landowners have been invited to attend a special presentation entitled ‘Growing Together: Unlocking the Power of Collaborative Farming’.
Navigating the rollercoaster: wet winters, dry summers and the struggles of British farmers
British farmers are no strangers to the unpredictability of the weather. With wet winters often followed by dry summers, they face a continuous challenge in managing their crops, livestock, and livelihoods...
What are the environmental priorities of a farmer alongside the commercial running of a farm?
Farmers often have to balance their commercial goals with a range of environmental priorities to ensure sustainable and responsible farming practices...
Positive changes for farmers to permitted development rights
On May 21, 2024, significant changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) in the UK came into effect, aimed at giving farmers more flexibility to diversify and enhance their businesses...
Enhancing social value in UK farming
In the UK, farming is not just about food production; it's increasingly about delivering social value—benefits that enhance community well-being and environmental health...