Applications are now open for the Countryside Stewardship mid-tier and hedgerow and boundary scheme. James Pyrah sheds some light on potential benefits for farmers.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, Michael Gove, has spelled out how farming subsidies will be handled after Brexit – although crucial questions remain. Julie Liddle examines the salient issues.

Permitted development rights allow you to carry out specific types of work without making a full planning application – but this does not mean you can do whatever you choose. Julie Liddle explains.

While more details are coming forward about what the farming sector might look like post Brexit, much uncertainty remains. Director John Robson offers his thoughts on the opportunities and threats for professional farmers.

Eden District Council is encouraging landowners to come forward with sites they may wish to promote for future housing and employment developments.

Robson & Liddle’s James Pyrah explains the grant funding available through forestry and woodland management schemes.

The key to a successful farm sale or letting is to ensure it looks its best when people come to view it. Julie Liddle, director of Robson and Liddle, outlines a checklist for successful farm viewings.

Robson & Liddle has welcomed back one of its former student surveyors, this time with a permanent position.

Robson & Liddle has recruited Jessica Heywood as its latest student surveyor. Jessica will be assist the team in its work with farmers and landowners across the North of England and Southern Scotland.

There are many instances that may lead to the need to dissolve a farming partnership. John Robson looks at the key issues and resulting consideration of valuing the business and its assets.

Those who have had unregistered land in the family for generations may wonder what the point is of registering it, but potential problems can crop up in future, especially if you decide to sell. Julie Liddle looks at the key issues.

More and more farmers are setting up so-called ‘glamping’ sites, but overcoming planning issues is essential to success. Rural chartered surveyor Julie Liddle discusses what must be done.