Land and property

Average farmland values in England hold firm

TFA farm policy adviser Lynette Steel writes on what must change for tenant farmers in 2026 and why the industry needs commitments to ensure businesses are adequately paid for the high standard of goods that they produce

Succession planning, strategic clarity and sharper scrutiny of business performance are set to be the priorities for farmers and landowners in 2026

The amount of land publicly marketed has dropped this year despite current Government policy

The legislation, which received Royal Assent in October, will be implemented in three phases

Rural Landlords are being urged to make sure they are ready for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, which has now received Royal Assent

Farmers who rent out cottages are being urged to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Bill, though the exact timing of its rollout remains unclear

The bill, which replaced the Conservatives’ Renters’ Reform Bill, will return to the House of Lords in October to continue the final stage, which began September 8.

Having portrayed the likes of Napoleonic War hero Sharpe to Boromir in Lord of the Rings, Sean Bean said building new homes on green belt land could 'obliterate' the character and nature of the countryside