Barbers Rural have recently been successful in obtaining planning approval for three new wind turbines on farms in North Shropshire and Staffordshire. One is now up and running and two more are likely to be erected shortly.
The turbines have a nominal output of 20kw on a 20 metre high mast and will provide part of the eletricity requirement for energy conscious farming businesses. Dependant upon wind speed, these turbines are expected...
ADAS, the environmental consultancy, has teamed up with international solar photovoltaic (PV) experts Enfinity to begin installing what will be the UK's biggest solar energy parks. These installations will provide a real opportunity for farmers and land owners to secure a 25 year revenue stream.
ADAS' role is to indentify suitable sites for solar power to be installed. They will be focussing initially in Southern England...
Farmers and landowners are being urged by the CAAV (Central Association of Agricultural Valuers) and NFU to take professional advice before signing new or updated contracts with telecoms firms.
Many of the main operators of telecoms masts have been reviewing their sites and looking for ways to reduce costs. Some are sharing sites with other operators, while others are seeking rent reductions, even though a rent review might not...
From the 1st Jan 2012 all those with existing septic tanks or small treatment plants must register for an exemption with the Environment Agency.
Even if you have had your existing septic tank for ages, a new application for exemption is required.
The Welsh Assembly confirmed today that we have been successful on behalf of a client in obtaining re-payment of professional fees. This followed a lengthy public Inquiry last autumn into a road scheme through our client's farm.
We were successful in obtaining various vital modifications to the scheme which the Highway Authority were not prepared to concede through negotiations. This meant that the impact on our client's farm was...
The long awaited update of the Fertliser Manual RB209 has been published by DEFRA and can now be downloaded from the DEFRA website. The manual provides official recommendations for the use of lime and other major nutrients on most field grown crops. Its purpose is to help farmers and growers achieve good nutrient management.
Many farmers have found completing this year's SFP forms considerably more complicated due to the RLR remapping exercise. We have successfully completed and submitted nearly 200 forms this year on behalf of clients and can offer a 'pain free' solution to your SFP problems next year. Read more here...
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