Category Archives: agriculture

Since the UK left the European Union, a number of new agricultural policies have been introduced to support farmers. In this blog, Frank Smith & Co Solicitors Agricultural team will look to explain the different systems in place to support farmers transition to a greener way to operate.  Reaction to leaving the EU  Following Brexit,…

Unlike in Hollywood films, with families gathered in a wood panelled room, with the Executor sitting at a leather table reading the recently deceased’s Will aloud and delivering the news of which members are to receive assets from the Estate. In the UK, the reality is somewhat different. Although we do not have ‘Will readings’…

Farmers and landowners are now able to apply for funding, through the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) programme, for one-off projects. If your proposed project delivers a fundable outcome for the climate, nature and people – you may be eligible for a grant. The programme has been developed by DEFRA with the support of AONB…

The Government has announced a poultry lockdown from the 7th November 2022 affecting all poultry and captive birds which will need to be housed until further notice.  This is in response to the biggest ever outbreak of Avian Flu.  Birds are required to be shut indoors and their keepers are to implement strict biosecurity measures…

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On 20 September 2022, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) announced the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlement rates for 2022 for England. In essence, the rates are to remain the same as for 2021. The 2022 total ceiling for England has also been confirmed as £1,845,156,000 (this is the same as England's 2021 ceiling). This will…

Her Majesty the Queen’s Funeral will be taking place on Monday, 19th September and the Government has declared the day a national Bank Holiday to allow people the chance to pay their respects and commemorate the Queen’s reign.  Our firm will be closed for business on that day.

We express our deepest condolences for His Majesty King Charles, the Queen Consort and the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are thankful for the great legacy left behind as a result of the Queen's profound sense of public duty and service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth…