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With an agricultural heritage spanning 170 years, we are one of the long-established agricultural law firms. Our agricultural solicitors advise farmers, landowners, farming businesses and farming-related organisations on all their legal matters. 

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Profiting from your farm's natural capital

Farmers, as the custodians of much of the country’s natural assets, are by definition the main providers of investment opportunities for enhancing natural capital. Although the government is investing via ELM schemes, it acknowledges that it cannot afford to bank roll all the environmental work that needs to be done to reverse the level of habitat loss to which it is committed and is relying on private investment to plug the financial gap.

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Published on 14 November 2023
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Levelling up rural Britain: new planning proposals

Defra has launched its latest policy paper ‘Unleashing Rural Opportunity’ containing, among other suggestions, five key planning proposals designed to help grow the rural economy. However, most organisations with knowledge of, and support for, thriving rural communities are likely to find the government’s proposals too cautious.

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Published on 14 November 2023
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Why your workers’ employment status matters

Defining the correct employment status of someone who works for you has become increasingly complicated but also increasingly important. Most farming businesses that employ people do so in a number of different ways - and failure to correctly categorise the nature of the employment relationship could expose you to an expensive challenge potentially ending up in an employment tribunal.

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Published on 14 November 2023
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Law & Land Autumn / Winter 2023: News Roundup

Our autumn / winter 2023 round up of news includes the usual cocktail of topics from Defra’s consultation on additional support for the farming sector; legislation to deter rural thieves; and an update on SFI agreements.

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Published on 14 November 2023

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Spotlight on Honey Blossom Farm, Brailes

Last year the Telegraph reported that ‘Game of Thrones’ was fuelling a rise in mead consumption in the US. So it comes as no surprise to find that the inspiration for Honey Blossom Farm’s latest venture, Apivino Mead, owes its origins to a recipe provided by an American home brewer.

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Published on 04 December 2017