RPA Announce 2020 Payment Rates

The RPA have published the 2020 payment rates. As they announced in September, the exchange rate was to remain the same as it was in 2019 at £0.89092 ...

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Six Month Notice Period For Residential Properties Introduced

This month, Abi Wass, Assistant Land Agent, provides a useful update on new rules introduced for notices on residential properties.Further to changes ...

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Crosby Ravensworth Common - Secretary of State Public Consultation

The documents on this page support the application by the Crosby Ravensworth Commoners Association to the Planning Inspectorate for consent for fencin...

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Looking to the Future

In this article, Jo Edwards explores what's next for agriculture in our ever-changing world.As we are all fully aware the world is currently facing in...

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Solar in Cumbria?

As most will be aware, the continued growth of the renewable sector and its effect on the agricultural community continues to expand, providing furthe...

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BPS 2021 Rule Changes

The RPA have announced that for BPS claims in England as from 2021, claimants will not have to comply with Greening requirements.This means that there...

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Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rental Sector (England) Regulations 2020

Many Landlords already arrange for a qualified electrician to carry out regular inspections of the electrical installations in their let property. How...

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Countryside Stewardship Scheme - Act Now

Jo Edwards discusses why now is the best time to take advantage of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Now that we have passed the Basic Payment Schem...

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The Dairy Response Fund 2020

The Dairy Response Fund 2020 is now open for applications.This fund has been set up by DEFRA to help dairy farmers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.T...

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A66 Trans-Pennine Road Project

Following recent announcements relating to the A66 Trans-Pennine Project, David Stout discusses the implications of the scheme.As many will be aware, ...

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New Funding to Help Dairy Farmers

This week the Government have announced new funding to help dairy farmers who have been affected during the Covid 19 outbreak.The fund will allow farm...

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DEFRA Announces Extension to BPS & Grant Schemes

The Government has confirmed the window to submit applications for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and make a claim for Countryside Stewardship (CS), E...

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Coronavirus Update

At PFK we aim to continue our service as best we can during this difficult time.Whilst will we continue to monitor the situation and take guidance fro...

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Spring 2020 Newsletter

Click the link below for our Spring Newsletter:Land Agency Spring Newsletter 2020 For any queries, contact 01768 866611 or email: landagency@pfk....

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Getting Organised for the Grass Letting Season

The Grass Letting season is fast approaching, here are some key facts you may want to consider if letting your land on a grazing licence.Grazing licen...

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Is your septic tank legal?

New septic tank regulations became effective from 1 January 2020.If you have an old style septic tank – a tank like structure which discharges waste o...

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Hedgerow and Boundary Grant Scheme

The RPA have announced that the Hedgerow and Boundary grant scheme will open for applications on Tuesday 11th February 2020 and close on Friday 1st Ma...

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Agriculture Bill Updates

As you will have seen in the agricultural press recently, the Agriculture Bill was set before parliament on 16th January and this will give the necess...

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To Let - Land at West View, Temple Sowerby

An opportunity to rent grazing and arable land located in and around Temple Sowerby extending in total to 153.51 acres (62.13 ha) of thereabouts as a ...

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All of a sudden it is that time of year again – where has the last 12 months gone…

This week, Jo Edwards MRICS speaks about why December is the most important time of the year for more than one reason..All of a sudden it is that time...

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