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If you’re an independent generator who produces more energy than you use, you can sell your excess power back to the grid as a source of revenue. But first, you’ll need a supplier to do it.

Defra has announced plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments each year to help farmers with cashflow.

Minister for Brexit opportunities Jacob Rees-Mogg has confirmed no further import controls on EU goods will be introduced this year.

It can be exciting to invest in a farm building project, but it can be challenging to ensure everything runs smoothly, whilst allowing day-to-day activities to run as normal.

Farmers and landowners who own or operate electricity generation like solar, wind, gas and combined heat and power (CHP) have got just four weeks left to apply for funding to help them update their generation equipment.

In times of significant uncertainty, it could be difficult for farming businesses to access the finance they need from traditional banks. Rural Asset Finance explains the different paths available to farmers and how its non-traditional approach provides access to funds for a wide variety of projects.

The staycation boom is here to stay – in fact, it’s stronger than ever, says outdoor accommodation expert Pitchup.com – providing a tempting diversification opportunity for farmers.

Farming leaders have broadly welcomed a series of Defra announcements today (30th March) on key issues affecting British farmers and growers, particularly the rising cost and tightening availability of fertiliser for the coming growing season.

During challenging times for traditional farming and with sustainability and de-carbonising high on the agenda, more and more UK entrepreneurial landowners are looking at alternative ways to generate extra revenue streams. Rural diversification company Appetite Me explores the benefits of setting up a farm shop and provides a guide to getting started.

Any successful net zero strategy needs a reliable and trustworthy partner, and CarbonStore reckons it is ideally placed to help farmers navigate the flourishing market for carbon credits generated by planting home-grown trees in the UK.

New market data for land values across England and Wales from national property consultancy Carter Jonas has reflected an improved sentiment from buyers, with growth in the value of land accelerating noticeably during the past 12 months.

Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement saw cuts to fuel duty, a raising of the National Insurance threshold and reduction in basic rate Income Tax.