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Who is liable for a fallen tree?

The recent high winds have resulted in a large number of trees being blown down – and some with devastating consequences. Events seem to suggest that the incidence of stormy weather may become an increasingly permanent feature of British meteorology so here is a guide to what to do and where liability lies if a tree on your land comes down or if tree debris causes damage, such as a drain blockage.

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Published on 09 April 2020
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Law & Land: focus on regulation

The atrociously wet winter means that many farmers have struggled to get onto their land at all, let alone drill. If you think you may struggle to meet the 3-crop rule and the greening element of the BPS because of the heavy rain and flooding, the RPA has set out exemptions from the crop diversification requirements in its recent guidance.

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Published on 09 April 2020
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Law & Land: news roundup

The new year started positively for three members of the agriculture team.

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Published on 09 April 2020
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Coronavirus: Preserving your business and protecting the nation

Restaurants are closed for everything except take away services. Supermarkets are struggling to supply staples, but the nation still needs feeding. Most workers will be eating at home rather than in and around the workplace for some time to come. The recipe for feeding the nation has changed with immediate effect, by government order.

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Published on 24 March 2020