Our experts discuss the key parts of the Bill, with a focus on the reforms that are most likely to impact rural landowners, including reforms to compulsory purchase orders and the introduction of the nature restoration fund. They also provide their key takeaways and recommendations for landowners.

Our experts cover the key topics in the Code such as ensuring fair rent reviews, promoting sustainable farming practices and resolving disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods. They also explore the practical application of the Code, how it helps landlords and tenants manage their agreements and the role of the Commissioner in enforcing and overseeing its implementation.

The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provide insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

In a time when farmers are struggling financially and consumers are increasingly valuing local produce, farming businesses need to develop and protect their brand identities to make the most of their unique place in the market.

In our latest episode, Partner and Head of the Farms, Estates and Rural Land team, Edward Venmore is joined by Partner and Head of Intellectual Property, Ben Travers and Anna Byles, Senior Consultant at KOR Communications to discuss how intellectual property rights can be best utilised in the context of farms and rural land as well as the importance of reputation management.

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The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provide insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

On 30 October 2024, the Government released its Autumn Budget. The Budget brought sweeping changes to national insurance, capital gains tax and inheritance tax reliefs. These changes will have a significant impact on farming families and businesses.

In this episode, our experts discuss the specifics of the upcoming changes.

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The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provide insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

In our latest episode, Principal Director, Danielle Spalding is joined by Associate, Rose Westwood, to discuss the changes made to dairy contracts with the introduction of the Fair Dealing Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024.

Danielle and Rose are also joined by Paul Tompkins, Chair of the Dairy Board for the National Farmers Union. Paul was elected to the position in March 2024, and prior to his appointment served nearly four years as vice chair. Paul originally worked in the financial sector before meeting his wife and joining the family dairy business.

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• Dairy contract legislation - essential information: Dairy contract legislation - essential information | NFU Online

Access all the previous episodes our podcast via our dedicated Experts in the Field podcast page.

The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provide insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

Partner and Head of Farms, Estates & Rural Land, Edward Venmore is joined by Senior Associate, Kate Lucas, to discuss how landowners can make the most of the opportunities natural capital has to offer.

Edward and Kate are also joined by Tom Bridge, Head of Natural Capital at Real Wild Estates. Tom is an independent natural capital consultant who has been specialising in this area since 2018. He was involved in the Warwickshire Pilot, the first pilot to test biodiversity net gain.

• Farms, Estates & Rural Land team: Farms, Estates and Rural Land | Foot Anstey

• Natural Capital: Natural Capital | Foot Anstey

• Succession & Tax team: Succession and Tax | Foot Anstey

• Real Wild Estates: Real Wild Estates | LinkedIn

The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provide insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

Partner and Head of Farms, Estates & Rural Land, Edward Venmore is joined by Partner and Head of Foot Anstey's UK Succession & Tax team, Anna Parker, to discuss the commercial dimensions of natural capital, and how tax and succession necessarily takes centre stage.

Edward and Anna are also joined by Sam Kirkham, Partner at Albert Goodman's Farms and Estates team. Sam regularly advises farm owners and other business owners on CGT and IHT planning matters, and on the business structures that best complement tax and succession plans.

• Farms, Estates & Rural Land team: Farms, Estates and Rural Land | Foot Anstey

• Natural Capital: Natural Capital | Foot Anstey

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• Albert Goodman: Albert Goodman Chartered Accountants | South West England

• Web article: Natural Capital - Tax Implications

The Farms, Estates & Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provide insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.

In our second episode on biodiversity net gain, Partner and Head of Farms, Estates & Rural Land, Edward Venmore and Associate, Rose Westwood are again joined by Jacob Hepworth-Bell and Tristan Carlyle from Aurochs Ecology Ltd to discuss biodiversity net gain and how rural landowners can make the most of the opportunities it presents.

• Farms, Estates & Rural Land team: Farms, Estates and Rural Land | Foot Anstey
• Natural Capital: Natural Capital | Foot Anstey
• Aurochs Ecology: Welcome to Aurochs Ecology | Aurochs Ecology Ltd.