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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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 ...

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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 - €...

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£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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Land Auction - Scalehouses

On the afternoon of Tuesday 17th September, PFK Land Agency offered for sale 48.88 acres of grazing land located around the hamlet of Scalehouses clos...

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DEFRA releases 'Farming is Changing' Leaflet

DEFRA has recently released its ‘Farming is Changing – here’s what you need to know’ leaflet which sets out key information on farming policy after Br...

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Land at Northsceugh, Ainstable - Sold!

CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS - MIDDAY ON FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019This sale offers the opportunity to purchase agricultural land extending to 23.81 acres ...

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Low Whinhowe, Greenholme - Sold!

Due to the high levels of interest we have had on Low Whinhowe at Greenholme, the property and land will now be sold by public auction on Thursday 19t...

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Compulsory Purchase, Telecoms & Utilities

Our Head of Land Agency, David Stout, has recently written a piece for the Farmers Guardian on whether compulsory purchases by telecom and utility companies are threats or opportunities.The piece featured in the July 12th edition and can be read below:With the pressure and demand for quicker journeys, better communication and services evergrowing, ...

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Land at Scalehouses, Renwick - Sold!

This sale offers the opportunity to purchase a mix of upland grazing and mowing land extending to a total of 48.88 acres (19.78 ha) or thereabouts. Th...

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