Farms and Rural Business

An overview of the key changes introduced under SFI26, including eligibility, application windows and funding limits. Manager, Andrew Whiting, highlights what farmers need to know to prepare and apply successfully.

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is now open, offering grants of up to £75,000 to support investment in productivity, animal health and welfare, and slurry management. With applications closing on Monday, 28 April, now is the time to review your options and prepare a strong submission.

DEFRA has reopened its Capital Grants offer with £150 million in funding for environmental improvements in England. Partner, Laurie Hill, outlines the new items available in 2025, funding limits, application guidance, and what’s next for the scheme.

Partner, Laurie Hill, explains who's eligible the 2025 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund as well as what items are covered, how to apply, and how to align your investment with your farm’s long-term goals.

The report published by a committee of cross-party MPs is recommending the Government delay the changes to inheritance tax and engage in consultation and improvements.

With the unexpected closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, we discuss what that means for SFI agreement holders.

Our Farms and Rural Business team summarises key changes to Capital Grants and to the Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Schemes.

Laurie Hill, Partner in our specialist Farms and Rural Business team, looks at the latest funding opportunities that encourage farmers to adopt modern and sustainable farming practices.

Bruce Masson, Partner in our Farms & Rural Business team, looks at the changes to inheritance tax that were outlined in the Budget statement, and highlights what this will mean to those with farming businesses.

Our Farms and Rural Business team dive into the Basis Period Reform and pull out what this might mean for those in the farming sector.

We discuss what you should bear in mind about overlapping taxes when an agricultural holding comes up for sale or passes under an inheritance.

There’s a common misconception that where land has the prospect of planning gain, some or all of that gain may be sheltered by a transfer to a third party, even towards the end of the process.