The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.
Nuptial agreements are an agreement entered into prior to marriage (prenup) or after marriage (postnup) is made between spouses to regulate the rights and responsibilities regarding their financial assets, including agricultural assets and farming business interests, in the event of a divorce or separation.
Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.
On 19 October 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the case of Guest v Guest. Since then, many cases have cited this authoritative Judgment but has this case given us any clarity or has it now muddied the waters?
In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.
With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Without clear documentation, it can be difficult to ascertain how the land is held as in both scenarios the partnership is likely to be permitted to use the land.
The NFU has indicated that harvest prospects are predicted to be lower than average for many growers in England. Some businesses will be concerned that they will not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations, as a result.
BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.
Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at how to sell a farming business
