2023: England’s ‘pivot year’ in BPS decline
Farmers will find that Basic Payments reduce by 35% this year and by 50% next year, compared to 2020 rates and so will need to look at their businesses. In…
Land to be devalued for compulsory purchase, warns CAAV
Jeremy Moody
Proposed changes to compulsory purchase compensation in England and Wales will see landowners forced to sell their land for below market value to facilitate new development. The consultation proposes changes…
Take advantage of slurry grants, says CAAV
Air and water quality are of increasing concern, with regulation growing ever tighter to prevent pollution – but grants are being offered to help and farmers should take advantage of them. (more…)
Don’t waste the transition period, warns CAAV
Jeremy Moody
Next year will see farmers filling out their last ever Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application forms. And with Basic Payments already reducing, it’s vital that they use the transition to a no-subsidy era to their best advantage. (more…)
Land use change offers opportunity – but don’t lose control, says CAAV
Jeremy Moody
Farmers should beware losing control of their land use options amid conflicting demands for natural capital, public goods and food production. According to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV),…
Strong leadership needed in agriculture, says CAAV
Jeremy Moody
Strong leaders are needed to see agriculture through the major changes that are now starting, and well-equipped advisers will be key, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).…