Blog: Rural

Will you be attending @nsa_northsheep 2023?
It's looking to be a fantastic day with seminars, demonstrations, a farm tour of the Woodman’s 930-acre...

After a successful recruitment drive, we have made several key appointments as we continue to strengthen our business across the North East and Yorkshire.

One of the first to settle into...

As confusion still persists amongst many farm businesses and in advance of today's final BPS deadline, DEFRA has released updated guidance.

"The updates from DEFRA are a welcome site for many", says to

Those who work within the agricultural industry are no strangers to challenging times and there is no doubt that the current period of uncertainty which we are all experiencing will not be the last. As a result, one of the most...

With the predictions of the price of farmland continuing to rise, now is the perfect opportunity for those waiting on the side lines to jump into the rural property market explains

Uncertainty over the shape of future agricultural support remains, although we are starting to get a few ideas of what it might look like. Scottish Government published their “Agricultural Reform Route Map” on the 10th...

Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) Launch & Rural Update

youngsRPS are delighted to announce that our Dumfries Office is further expanding the services offered to local farmers and landowners following the...

Rural NewsUK Government announces further changes to the ELMs (Environmental Land Management)  scheme detailing plans which will aim to expedite the roll out of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).

Scottish Rural News

The Scottish Government has announced that: "Slurry Storage grants will now be available nationally, with the exception of areas designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. Businesses that currently house...

With further funding options due to be released this year across the UK, youngsRPS Rural Surveyor, Helen Proud investigates how farmers may benefit in this week's Farmers Guardian.

Welcome news coming from DEFRA today which sees significant rises in both revenue payments and capital grant rates relating to both current and new schemes. There has also been an announcement that up to £1000 per annum will...

And in the blink of an eye, it’s Christmas time again already!Christmas often affords us a chance to pause from work and think back on the previous year both personally and professionally. After we successfully emerged as a...

Congratulations to Mike Halliday, Associate at our Dumfries office, who was recently elected Chairman of the Dumfries branch of

Guest writer, Ellie Clements of Jacksons Law, takes a look at the common downfalls of Landlords during Residential...

Farm for the FutureFREE business support to help farmers in Northumberland navigate the changes to farm policy

The Farmer Network is delivering “Farm for the Future” with the Prince’s Countryside Fund.  This free...

Baroness Kate Rock has recently presented the Tenancy Working Group findings. The review was called to consider how tenant farmers could have access to and flexibility within new government funding programmes and to consider more...

The popular Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund has opened for applications once again today.

The fund helps agricultural groups in England to coordinate their actions, join agri-environment schemes, and share...

Get to know our current rural graduates (and intern) as they bring you all the information from inside this years Northern

It is well reported that the rural property market has been particularly buoyant since the end of the first covid lockdown in 2020. Initially we experienced a surge in demand from purchasers seeking...

Harry Morshead, Northumbrian Sheep Farmer alongside his industry insight as a Rural Surveyor with youngsRPS, discusses the current economic state of UK Agriculture from the first-hand experience:

Highlighting the importance of Women in Agriculture

Although still a male dominated industry women are certainly now making their mark within agriculture in the UK. The nature in which the industry is changing means that new...

The Rural Payments Agency have today opened the first phase of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) up for applications which can be made online via the Rural Payments system. SFI provides farmers with quarterly payments on...

Further to his previous article, published back in March, Harry Morshead gives us an update on the changing Government policies that could put a hold on natural capital focus to ensure domestic food production is paramount....

With less than a month to go until application deadline, Helen Proud sets out the top 10 things to remember for Scottish...

The Rural Payments Agency have this morning confirmed that Lump Sum Exit Scheme applications are now open.

Charles Raine, Director, Rural Chartered...

From today, wider areas of the country are eligible for grants focused on addressing water and air quality issues in rural areas. Examples of items available under water quality...

The RPA have confirmed that they plan to launch the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in June. They have now confirmed the final standards for 2022 and the payment rates, as well as the application process.

Here, Helen...

Delinked Payments – Basic Payment Scheme 2024

The BPS application window for 2022 has been open for a few weeks now, and work has begun throughout our YoungsRPS offices to deal with...

Welcome to the seventh edition of Insight Scotland; an insight into what is happening in Scottish agriculture right now, and what is around the corner.

In this edition, not only can you meet the stars of...

Harry Morshead, Associate Rural Surveyor, gives his thoughts on the possible natural capital growth opportunities for land owners.A recent article in the Financial Times titled “Growth potential in the natural capital off...

As the title suggests, the document outlines the Government’s vision, as well as the values and principles that underpin it. In addition, it also provides some details regarding “A National Test Programme to start...

With the BPS scheme guaranteed to be in place until at least 2024, the purchase of BPS Entitlements still represents a very good buy. Currently youngsRPS have Entitlements available for payment Regions 1 & 2.

The...

Lump Sum Exit Scheme – Update

Yesterday, 8 February we received an update from Defra in relation to the Lump Sum Exit Scheme following their consultation on this last year.

Defra...

The chatter around carbon is reaching a crescendo with non-stop discussion on carbon audits; carbon capture; carbon off-setting; carbon storage; carbon sequestration; carbon codes and of course, not forgetting carbon credits....

Back in November and December we held our winter seminar series alongside Active Business Partnerships to discuss the Agricultural Transition.

Our teams discussed...

YoungsRPS is pleased to report that our management team has been expanded and strengthened by successful internal promotions.

Paul Fairlamb, Kim Harrison, James Thompson and Tom Whitehead, have all been promoted to the newly...

Today, 16th November, DEFRA launched the much publicised Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF). It is similar in many ways to its predecessor the Small Capital Grant Scheme, but the list of eligible items has been expanded...

The Farming Innovation programme is part of Defra’s investment in innovation, research and development within their Future Farming and Countryside Programme, with £17.5 million funding available.

The ‘Industry-led...

youngsRPS and Active Business Partnership Free Seminar Series

As the agricultural industry moves away from direct payments and a new environmental subsidy framework comes into force, understanding the facts and opportunities...

Preparing for the FutureNew grant funding opportunities are due to open imminently and with the phasing out of the Direct payments scheme it is important to seek professional expert advice, exposing every possible opportunity...

The DVSA have issued notice to change the current laws surrounding towing vehicles across the UK that may affect your rural business. Although the date is yet to be confirmed, it is believed that that the changes will take effect...

The Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG) and Tenant Farmers Association (TFS) have published a new code of Good Practice for Projects, Schemes or Works Requiring Lanldord's Consent in Agricultural...

The Scottish Government is aware of the continuing supply issues of items supported through the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS), which could be affecting the ability to claim grants.

Taking in to account...

Peatland is often referred to as a Cinderella Habitat, historically underappreciated and poorly managed but having huge potential to provide, to name a few, carbon sequestration, nature recovery and climate regulation services,...

Applications Now Open: Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Fund (FPMC).

August 4th saw the government open a further funding round for the FPMC to suppliers and producers of food and...

The huge demand for UK staycations this year has resulted in many families missing out on their summer holidays due to a lack of availability. In a bid to boost the income lost during the pandemic,...

Succession planning - it's never too early to start the process

Fri 25 January 2019

Written by Charles Raine, Director

With many farming businesses involving several generations and with farm...

YoungsRPS continue expansion in Northumberland

Mon 21 January 2019

YoungsRPS, which offers a broad spectrum of management and professional work in rural, development and commercial fields, has announced the...

Uncertainty for new farmers

Thu 17 January 2019

Written by Michael Halliday, Farm Business Consultant

Having been tasked to write an article about uncertainty for new entrants to farming, the...

Tenants' improvements amnesty - an agent's view

Wed 9 January 2019

Written by Michael Halliday, Farm Business Consultant

As an agent I’ve come across three distinct tenant viewpoints regarding the...

BPS 2019 key dates - Scotland

Wed 2 January 2019

Below are the latest key dates for the Basic Payment Scheme 2019.  These dates are to help farmers stay compliant with the cross compliance conditions in Scotland.

Insight Scotland - Issue 03

Wed 2 January 2019

We are pleased to present our third issue of Insight Scotland which includes the following articles: