[ Categories ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/tags "Tags") [ Calendar ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/calendar "Calendar") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/update-on-funding-for-farmers-growers-and-land-managers) ## [Update on Funding for Farmers, Growers and Land Managers.](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/update-on-funding-for-farmers-growers-and-land-managers) Following the NFU conference, DEFRA has released updates on funding for farmers, growers, and land managers. It is encouraging to hear that the Capital Grant Funding will be reopening. Capital Grants Important updates have been released for Capital Grants following the abrupt pause in November 2024 due to unprecedented demand. DEFRA have now advise... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/update-on-funding-for-farmers-growers-and-land-managers) Friday, 28 February 2025 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-wickerslack-auction-result) ## [Land at Wickerslack - Auction result](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-wickerslack-auction-result) On the afternoon of Thursday 27th February 2025, PFK Rural offered for sale 43.46 acres of mowing and grazing land located close to Wickerslack near to Shap. Auctioneer Andrew Maughan, on the day assisting PFK Rural, offered for sale the land and after some rapid bidding, the land finally sold for a sum of £400,000 (£9,203 per acre). PFK Rural were... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-wickerslack-auction-result) Friday, 28 February 2025 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/countryside-stewardship-woodland-improvement-and-agroforestry-update) ## [Countryside Stewardship – Woodland Improvement and Agroforestry Update](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/countryside-stewardship-woodland-improvement-and-agroforestry-update) Following the release of further updates/guidance for both the new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) offers and the pre-application process we thought it would be useful to provide an update that will focus on the Woodland Improvement and Agroforestry actions and associated supplements. Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) action CWD... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/countryside-stewardship-woodland-improvement-and-agroforestry-update) Monday, 17 February 2025 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/how-efficient-is-your-let-property) ## [How efficient is your let property?](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/how-efficient-is-your-let-property) With energy efficiency at the forefront of many discussions and political decisions, the need to consider the efficiency of your let property has never been more important. The efficiency of a property is calculated through a survey undertaken by an accredited assessor who will subsequently produce an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the pr... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/how-efficient-is-your-let-property) Thursday, 30 January 2025 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/challenges-and-opportunities-for-farmers-in-2025) ## [Challenges and Opportunities for Farmers in 2025](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/challenges-and-opportunities-for-farmers-in-2025) Jo Edwards shares her thoughts... As we start 2025, there are many challenges and opportunities facing the farming industry and now really is time to take stock and contemplate the opportunities that are out there and also assess the assets you possess and start to formulate plans for the future. There has been much publicity about the changes in t... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/challenges-and-opportunities-for-farmers-in-2025) Wednesday, 15 January 2025 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-greengill-bank-farm-morland) ## [NOW LET - Land at Greengill Bank Farm, Morland](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-greengill-bank-farm-morland) We are delighted to offer to the rental market by Informal Tender 69.27 acres (28.03 hectares) or thereabout of agricultural land. The land is available on two separate Farm Business Tenancies. Offers to be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 15th January 2025. Download PDF File Here Download PDF File Here Tuesday, 24 December 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-wickerslack) ## [Land at Wickerslack](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-wickerslack) This sale of land at Wickerslack close to Shap offers an opportunity to purchase an excellent block of land, which is currently sown down to grass, but could equally be put to arable use. The land benefits from roadside access with mains water present in one parcel. This block of land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing ... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/land-at-wickerslack) Thursday, 19 December 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/press-release-land-at-mosser) ## [Press Release - Land at Mosser](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/press-release-land-at-mosser) On the afternoon of Monday 11th November 2024, PFK Rural offered for sale an extensive area of the land located at Mosser, Cockermouth. A full auction room witnessed the sale of four Lots and after some rapid bidding the following sales were achieved: Lot 1 extending to 22.41 acres of grazing land reached £100,000 (£4,462 / acre). The second ... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/press-release-land-at-mosser) Tuesday, 12 November 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-trainriggs-shap) ## [For Sale - Land at Trainriggs, Shap](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-trainriggs-shap) This sale of land at Trainriggs close to Shap offers an opportunity to purchase a good block of a mix of grazing and mowing land which benefits from roadside access. The land is easily accessible from the nearby motorway and to the market towns of Penrith and Kendal. This block of land will be of interest to farmers looking to expand their existing... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-trainriggs-shap) Wednesday, 06 November 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/a66-scheme-update) ## [A66 Scheme Update](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/a66-scheme-update) Last week, the campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN) lost its bid to bring a High Court legal challenge over the government's approval of the A66 dualling project. The group argues that the project will lead to an increase of 2.7 million tonnes in carbon emissions. However, Mr. Justice Mould dismissed the challenge, stating that it "does no... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/a66-scheme-update) Tuesday, 29 October 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/route-to-rural) ## [Route to Rural](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/route-to-rural) The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) have recently launched their new 'Route to Rural' campaign which aims to encourage more people to consider careers within the rural sector. CAAV Secretary & Adviser, Jeremy Moody said, "Today, we have more Fellows and more Probationers than ever before, yet members are overflowing with work... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/route-to-rural) Monday, 28 October 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-renwick-penrith) ## [For Sale: Land at Renwick, Penrith](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-renwick-penrith) This land sale offers an opportunity to purchase a useful block of mowing and grazing land with excellent roadside access. There is a small area of mature woodland which is unfenced from one of the parcels of land which provides excellent shelter for livestock, but could equally be fenced off to create a small woodland parcel.The land benefits from... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-renwick-penrith) Wednesday, 16 October 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-greenthwaite-hall) ## [For Sale: Greenthwaite Hall & Cottage, Greystoke](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-greenthwaite-hall) Sitting in a desirable rural location just a stone's throw away from the Lake District National Park and within walking distance of the picturesque village of Greystoke, you will find Greenthwaite Hall and Greenthwaite Hall Cottage. These striking Grade II\* Listed properties date back to the 16th century. Both properties would benefi... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-greenthwaite-hall) Wednesday, 09 October 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/changes-to-the-tests-for-succession-from-1st-september-2024) ## [Changes to the Tests for Succession - From 1st September 2024](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/changes-to-the-tests-for-succession-from-1st-september-2024) The statutory tests for tenancy succession in both England & Wales changed after 1st September 2024. Succession can only be gained under the Agricultural Holdings Act (1986) for certain individuals, with an appropriate tenancy, on the death or retirement of the tenant. The policy background for the recent change is the aim to support improved p... [ Continue reading](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/changes-to-the-tests-for-succession-from-1st-september-2024) Wednesday, 09 October 2024 [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-scarside-farm-bampton-penrith) ## [For Sale: Scarside Farm, Bampton, Penrith](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-scarside-farm-bampton-penrith) The sale of Scarside offers a rare opportunity to purchase a smallholding with the opportunity to develop the property as the Purchaser would wish. The majority of the holding lies within the Lake District National Park. Currently the farmhouse has planning permission to be extended into the adjacent barn to provide an extensive, spacious modern pr... 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