Many farmers are responding to rising energy costs, lower food prices and the huge Brexit question mark with a broad range of enterprising diversification ventures. Julie Liddle runs the rule over some of them.

Farm buildings not in use may not seem worth insuring, but failing to do so can expose farmers to significant financial and operational risks. John Robson explains the main issues.

The success of an option agreement hinges on effective negotiation with the developer, while landowners can also look at the alternative of a promotion agreement.

Major legislative changes on property management will have far-reaching implications for landlords. James Pyrah examines the salient issues.

The government’s Agriculture Bill heralds sweeping changes for farmers, which are causing concern in some quarters. Julie Liddle discusses the implications

The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is pivotal to the government’s efforts to tackle the ’broken housing market’. Julie Liddle runs the rule over some of the key changes

When farmers retire, the future of the business that has often been their life’s work can become uncertain. John Robson examines common succession scenarios – and suggests some solutions

Serious concerns have been raised about how farming businesses will cope with the mandatory digitalisation of VAT returns. John Robson explores the issues.

Succession planning is especially sensitive, but a vital issue for farmers. John Robson, a director at Robson & Liddle Chartered Surveyors, discusses how to get started.

Cutting-edge drone technology is increasingly being used to survey and value farmland for both maintenance and marketing purposes. John Robson discusses some of these new developments

With subsidies reducing and land prices falling, many farmers are looking to implement a diversification strategy as an extra income stream. John Robson, director, explores some of the key issues you need to consider

Woodland is an important contributor to the rural economy. James Pyrah discusses the opportunities for landowners to open up fresh income streams by utilising unmanaged woodland