The Government has confirmed the window to submit applications for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and make a claim for Countryside Stewardship (CS), E...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Protecting the Value of your Future
It’s time to get savvy with planning the protection of your future. Pension planning, life insurance both have their place, but protecting the future ...
RPA announce 2019 BPS payment rates
Today the RPA have announced the payment rates for the 2019 BPS. BPS 2019 Entitlement Values:- Non-SDA - €182.70 (2018 - €181.39) SDA non-Moorland - €...
£35million Rural Growth Programme Grants Announced
DEFRA have announced that £35m of funding is available for its Rural Growth Programme Grants.The grants provide funding for rural businesses to create...
Lake District Livestock Judging Evening 2019
PFK Land Agency are pleased to be sponsoring the Lake District Livestock Judging Evening held by Penrith & District Farmers Mart in conjunction wi...
RICS Rural Conference 2019
Last week PFK Land Agents attended the RICS Rural Conference which took place at Hexham Auction Mart. Particular highlights were from Michael Watson’s...
2019 BPS Exchange Rate Confirmed
The 2019 BPS exchange rate has been confirmed as €1 = £0.89092. The rate is set by taking the average of the European Central Bank exchange rates set ...