Experts in the field from Foot Anstey

Ep. 18 Experts in the field: Young farmers and promoting new entrants

The Farms, Estates and Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provides insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.
In our latest episode, our experts discuss the reasons why the number of farmers in the UK has been decreasing year on year causing major threats to UK food security and the UK's farming future.
 
Useful links
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 17 Experts in the field: Making your farm resilient for the future

The Farms, Estates and Rural Land team at Foot Anstey bring you the next episode of the firm's popular podcast series which provides insights and practical advice on important issues for agriculture and rural business.
In this episode, our experts explore some of the biggest changes to agricultural funding in more than a generation. Our experts discuss how agricultural funding has operated historically and concerns farmers may have with the changes as well as highlighting some of the funding support that is now available. We also discuss other funding changes on the horizon and how farmers are best placed to capitalise on them.
 
Useful links
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
www.footanstey.com
 

Ep. 16 Experts in the field: SSSIs – what you need to know

In our latest podcast episode, our experts discuss the very topical subject of sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), and the implications for landowners and occupiers. 
The first episode of our new season, our experts provide insights into the tensions that many landowners and occupiers face when ensuring that natural environment is conserved, enhanced and managed for the benefit of present and future generations whilst facing complex demands for sustainable food production, and the need to run a financially-viable business.
 
Useful links
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 15 Experts in the field: Staying safe on the Farm

This podcast episode explores the issues surrounding accidents on and off the farm and employers' and landowners' responsibilities, with useful insights and top tips from our in-house experts. The experts discuss a range of topics from the types of accidents that arise, what employers can do to minimise them and the regulatory framework currently in place. (Please note the podcast includes graphic descriptions of injuries on farms.)
Useful links
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 14 Experts in the field: Regener8 – solar opportunities for landowners

This podcast episode considers the use of Agrivoltaic technology (Agri-PV): the simultaneous use of land for solar farming and agriculture and the opportunities available to landowners to make the most use of their land for sustainable power generation and agricultural production. The experts discuss the methods and benefits of Agri-PV production.
Useful links: Regener8 Power - Bringing regener8ive solar to the world.

Ep. 13 Experts in the field: The importance of succession planning for the farm

In this episode, our in-house experts consider the potential disputes arising in farming families following the death of a relative. They also discuss how succession issues can be avoided or minimised by early consideration and forward planning on inheritance matters at an early stage.
Useful links
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
Contact Alexandra Rogers
Contact Robert Marshall
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 12 Experts in the field: Making the Most of Natural Capital on the Farm

In this Episode Edward Venmore talks with Julia Pound, Associate Director at Savills. Julia is an expert in strategic estate management, nutrient neutrality and biodiversity net gain.
Edward and Julia look into what the term Natural Capital encompasses and the potential opportunities it provides. They also discuss recent changes in the agricultural sector, government policy and current and future trends.
Useful links
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
Contact John Catchpole
Contact Becki Biscoe
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 11 Experts in the field: Landowners - exploring development opportunities

In the final episode of season 2 we explore how to make your land as marketable as possible with useful insights and top tips. Our in-house experts discuss a range of topics from exploring development opportunities, to planning applications and conducting due diligence on your land.
Our experts start their discussion with the key things to think about when assessing whether your land has development potential.
They then consider what steps should be taken to establish the marketability of your land and what can be done to enhance that development opportunity. The discussion concludes with some top tips for landowners to take away.
Useful links
Article: A landowner's perspective: How to make your land as marketable as possible for development
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
Contact John Catchpole
Contact Becki Biscoe
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 10 Experts in the field: Landlords and Tenants collaborating in the new world

Our in-house experts are joined by Matt Brown from Savills as they provide some useful insights into what makes a good landlord and tenant relationship in regard to agricultural land and tenancies, with a common theme being good communication. They discuss common areas in which disputes may arise and clauses in a written tenancy that are subject to the most negotiation at the outset. They also considers the changes in the subsidy regime.
Useful links
Article: Landlord and tenant - creating a good working relationship
Contact: Matt Brown
Website: Rural sector at Savills
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
www.footanstey.com

Ep. 9 Experts in the field: Planning for the next generation – a private client lawyer’s perspective (part 2)

In this episode we bring back our in-house experts from episode 6 for part 2 of the discussion on the importance of lasting powers of attorney and deputyships in succession planning. They highlight how important putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can be to protect well laid succession plans, the farming business and also ensure your wishes are adhered to by a person you trust. They also discuss what steps you should be considering now to be prepared for all eventualities.
Useful Links
Podcast: Ep.6 Planning for the next generation - a private client lawyer's perspective (part 1)
Article: Succession planning – The need for Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyships
Twitter: Foot Anstey - Farms, Estates and Rural Land team
Contact Edward Venmore
Contact Rachel Brooks
Contact Caroline Featherby
www.enablelaw.com
www.footanstey.com