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The article offers advice on how to establish a caravan site. An approval for the planned development and a Caravan Sites Act licence to open site with spaces for more than five caravan are necessary. The plans should show that there would be less than 75 caravans/ha. The site must also meet the regulations regarding refuse collection, electricity installation safety and storage of liquefied petroleum gas bottles. INSETS: Geoff & Su Smith;Christine & Geraint Thomas.

Focuses on how Easton Lodge farm in England regained profitability after four years. Net farm income in 2002; Yield of crops; Role of farms manager John Lambkin.

The article reports that cousins Dominic and Stephen Isgar farm in partnership with their fathers at Dengrove Farm. The farm rears more than 800 calves a year which are marketed and sold privately. Breeds used are mainly Aberdeen Angus, Hereford or British Blue steers and bought-in by a specialist buyer at one to three weeks old in batches of 10-12.

Farmers in England have until the end of the month to request an application pack to enter a mid-tier Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme with a start date of January 1, 2020. They will then have until July 31 to complete and submit their applications for the five-year scheme, which pays out compensation for income forgone through delivering environmental benefits, as well as capital grants.

The article reports that beef and sheep farmers are being encouraged to carry out a 60-minute farm review after a study revealed top-performing farms are generating 50,000 pounds more than those in the bottom 25%. The study carried out by Andersons, found top beef and sheep farms in less favourable areas (LFA) on average yielded an income of 45,200 pounds a year compared with 1,600 pounds in the bottom 25% of farms.

The article discusses the The Rural List Cirencester project launched by former intelligence officer and Royal Agricultural University student Fiona Galbraith who studied a masters degree in rural land management. It mentions that the project aims to help ex-military personnel pursue careers in the countryside. Among other things, it features some notable people who benefited the project such as agronomist Jonathan Holmes and tree and landscape specialist Matt Neale.

The article reports on the strong demand for good and accessible agricultural land, regardless of the continued Brexit uncertainty. Topics discussed include remarks from George Alder, partner and head of farm agency at Stags, increase in the volume of farmland on the open market in 2019 expected by Fisher German's 2019 Farmland Review senior associate Richard Gadd, and value of the Great Nurcott Farm, Winsford, in Exmoor National Park launched by Exmoor Farmers and Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

The article informs that a sale of pasture that fetched 15,000 pounds/acre hints at the level of demand and competition for East Midlands farmland in Great Britain in 2018. It reports that plenty of development land has been purchased, leaving roll-over buyers as major players in the region's market with supply down by nearly one-third in 2018.

The article focuses on farm management in Great Britain, highlighting reports that four county farms in Norfolk of between 43 and 190 acres on 10-year farm business tenancies are up for grabs. Other information about the 460 acres of Norfolk County Council’s estate will be open for tender and which are part of Mautby, Hilgay, and Southery estates is presented.

The article offers advice for first-time vegetable growers in the U.S. on acquiring their property. It offers tips on acquiring land through land trusts. Holly Rippon-Butler of the National Young Farmers Coalition says that the first thing to consider is whether the young farmer can afford the land he or she wants. It also mentions land trusts and programs that can aid young farmers find and acquire their land.

The article informs that farmers in England are using hedges to meet their greening requirements or as part of a Countryside Stewardship claim risk payment delays if they fail to submit any outstanding Rural Land and Entitlements (RLE1) forms and sketch maps. It mentions that affected farmers could submit their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) forms by May 15, 2018.

The article reports on the impact of the Scottish Land Reform Act, under which rent will be based on productive capacity of the holding, rather than an open market system. The impact of the Act is said to be felt by landowners and tenants as evidence suggests improved negotiations between landlords and their tenants.

The article reports developments in the farm land market in Great Britain as of mid-August 2016. Also cited are the Stenbury Estate near Ventor on the Isle of Wight that was put up for sale for 3.95 million dollars, the purchase by a farmer of the Leadon Court estate near Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, and the move to put up for sale the Earlsdale Fisheries at Pontesford, Shropshire, England.

The article reporst that according to data from the annual June, 2016 census, the number of farm holdings in Great Britain between 20 hactare and 100 hactare fell from 84,450 in 2000 to 65,610 in 2013. One of the most important factors driving the decline in small family farms is the lack of succession arrangements. The most likely outcome is that the farm will be taken over by a bigger enterprise or is turned into residence. .

The article presents six farm property issue in Great Britain and how to avoid them. Farm workers who have always been provided with accommodation will have the right to stay in the cottage even into their retirement. Many farmers are unaware that the Housing Act legislation and assured shorthold lettings gives agricultural workers security of tenure.

The article reports on the farming practice of the author who manages 1,200ha of heavy clay soils in the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire, for Belvoir Fruit Farms. It informs that cropping includes wheat, oilseed rape and elderflowers. It is reported that the farm is also home to the Belvoir Fruit Farms drinks business.

The article reports on the farming practice of the author who manages 1,000ha of arable land at Dunsden Green, south Oxfordshire. It informs that cropping is cereals, oilseed rape, beans and forage maize. Like most arable farms, the author has fair share of pests. It mentions that slugs are never really a big problem, with no more than a couple of hundred kilogrammes of pellets used annually.

The article reports on the farming practice of the author who farms 607ha in partnership with his father and brother at Caverton Mill, Kelso, on the Scottish Borders, growing combinable crops and brassicas. It is reported that some of the mainly medium loam is let for potatoes, and the farm also has cattle and sheep.

The article reports that the Welsh government has verified the Welsh land for payment, but waiting for the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to authorise and send the paperwork across to the Welsh government so they can make the payment. The government has received 80 percent of the single farm payment.

This section offers news briefs on the British farms scene in the spring of 2016. South Mains Farm in Bathgate, Scotland has qualified for Less Favoured Area Support and BPS entitlements. The 294-acre Upcott Farm in west Somerset is being sold in 2016, the first time in 60 years. Hurley Farm in Corfe has 109 acres of pasture and a wide range of buildings at a guide price of £1.5m.

The article informs that British farmers with common land will find it difficult to complete their 2016 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) application because they could lack of the information, as of March 2016. It informs that the changes in in the rules for claiming on common land were introduced in the country in 2015.

The article offers information on several small and mid-sized farms and blocks of land that are available for sale across England including Land of Foxham, Land at Dunkeswell and land at Rothersthorpe. It mentioned that a one-year Farm Business Tenancy is also available on a stock farm in Shropshire, with the potential to extend the term.

The article reports on some of the world-class farms operating in Great Britain. Statistics gathered by the European Union show that the average size of a British holding is 81ha, which is significantly higher than much of the rest of Europe. However, British farms are dwarfed by some farm businesses elsewhere in the world.

The article offers information on how a man, named Kevin Engel, from Hanover, Virginia has benefited from growing barley crop. Engel, who manages a very big farming operation in the state, is claimed to have finally found the most innovative way which fits his operation by the time Osage Bio Energy recommended him to plant barley on his vast farm. On a similar perspective, barley is in the same way noted to have growers from the area.

The article reports on land availability and demand in Northern England. It says that over 30% more land was available by the end of May 2007 in Yorkshire. It mentions that the competition for the Lower Marsh Farm in East Yorkshire, which was launched by Frank Hill & Son and Strutt & Parker, was so strong that 6 bidders battled to buy the property.

The article focuses on the performance of the land market in England as of January 2007. There were 111,185 acres of land that were launched on to the open market in England in 2006. The sale of property has increased by 4 percent due to an exceptional number of large sales in Hampshire. Fifty-four thousand acres of land are still available at the end of 2006. Farmers have been the most successful in purchasing land in East Anglia and central England.

The article reports on an increase in farmland availability in southwest England. There was a 23% increase in farmland availability in the region in the first six months of 2006. 18,413 acres of farmland were launched according to figures from Savills. According to David Cross of Savills, farmland values remain strong despite supply has gone up.

The article discusses multiple land use management for landowners in the United States. Landowners can establish areas for wildlife refuges, hunting, grazing, farming, timber and conservation easements. California rice farmer Doug McGeoghegan leases a portion of his rice operation to an organized winter duck club. Fred Gaines manages rice properties and sublets the land for game bird and waterfowl hunting.

The article presents an update on agriculture in New Zealand. The price paid for rural land doubled. Grass seed and white clover contracts are planned to be cut by almost 60 percent to help clear the huge backlog of stocks. Dairy firm Fonterra is planning to increase milk production by 3 percent in 2006.

Discusses the author's farming experience in the Scottish Borders as of January 2006. Failure to qualify from the Rural Stewardship Payment of the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department; Increase in the minimum points required to qualify for the payment scheme; Condition of land during the month.

The article focuses on the conservation approach of cotton producer Joe Bostick who has been nominated for the High Cotton Award. Joe Bostick started cotton production in 1982 and he soon emerged as a conservationist who was passionate to enhance efficiency and productivity at his cotton farm. He prepared terraces and grass waterways in order to implement the conservation techniques of soil and water management. When it rains, Bostick travels around the farm in order to inspect whether erosion is taking place.

This article focuses on habitat management in wildlife enterprises. According to wildlife biologist Russell Stevens, habitat management is basic to wildlife enterprises and without it, landowners hoping to add a wildlife management dimension to their fanning or ranching operation will be hard-pressed to provide the kind of experience hunters and bird watchers, are willing to pay for. Good wildlife habitat includes native rangeland, with a mixture of native grasses and forbs, brush, and timber. Stevens says, ranchers interested in implementing a wildlife enterprise must strive to manage for a balance between wildlife and cattle to make the best use of the land.

Reports on the advancement of drip irrigation in the U.S. as of March 2005. Number of acres of farmland that were drip and trickle irrigated in 2003; Reason behind the efficiency of drip irrigation; Experimentation with drip irrigation.

Profiles George Wilbur, a grower of Indian and Asian crops in Illinois. Size of the land used by Wilburn for his crops; Prices of the crops; Background on the use of pesticides and crop protectants by Wilburn.

Presents updates on several farms run by "Farmers Weekly" as of October 22, 2004. Easton Lodge in Lincs, England; Vimer in Normandy, France; Sacrewell Lodge in Lincs, England.

Despite two consecutive years of plentiful rainfall in the lower Southeast, a dry spring in most areas has renewed interest in water management plans and officials in Alabama and Georgia are proceeding with plans to address the states' water issues. State contractors currently are installing 177 water meters on southwest Georgia farms. As many as 21,000 meters are to be installed during the next six years at an estimated cost of $36 million. Until now, farmers have been the only water users in the state what have not been required to track their consumption.

Reports that non-farmers have bought majority of all farms sold in Great Britain according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) 2003 rural land market survey. Rise in the average price for farms; Comments from Julian Sayers, a RICS spokesman; Reason behind the disproportionate share of non-farmers in the market.

Presents information on the land reform policies in South Africa. Phases of the land reform program; Purpose of the Labour Tenant Act of 1996; Problems faced by farmers.

Discusses how Tom McKeever, a farm owner in Kent, England, maximizes grass and labor use from poor quality permanent pastures. Introduction of area aid payments in the early 1990s; Information on grass quality and growth; McKeever's gross margin per hectare.

The article offers information on arable farmland and farms and farm buildings in England that are for sale as of June 5, 2015. Topics covered include the West Sunderland Farm in Bedfordshire, Redhouse Farm in Lincolnshire, and the Stacks Farm and North Bank Farm in West Lothian. Also mentioned are farmland for sale at Maxstock in Warwickshire and Sutton Saint James in Lincolnshire, and College Farm in Bedfordshire.

The article presents questions and answers about the business opportunities for agricultural firms in Exmoor, England including the area's substantial income potential for farm shops and holiday development, the area's quality of soil and availability of agricultural lands.

The article provides information on arable farms and land that are being sold in England as of June 27, 2014. It cites the West Fen Farm in Cambridgeshire, the Rummers Farm near Wisbech, Allwood Farm in Northamptonshire, and the 361 acres of light land at Beachamwell in Norfolk. Data provided include each property's size and price, the quality of soil, suitable crops, and the buildings and structures in each property.

The article reports on the increase in farmland prices in the South West England. Topics discussed include strong buying activities of farmers, estimated price per acre of commercial farmlands in the region, and the move of investors and farming businesses to pay a premium to buy larger parcels of lands.

The article discusses the implications of restrictive legislation in the let land market on the sale of let farmland in Scotland. Topics discussed include private exchanges of most let farmland in off-market transactions, sale of land subject to short limited-duration tenancies (SLDTs) and seasonal grazing licenses, and the move of most tenants of secure agricultural tenancies to register their right to buy.

The article offers information on ecological focus areas (EFA), which are required for farmers in Great Britain to secure the thirty percent greening payment to be paid beginning in 2015. Topics discussed include the goal of making payments for agricultural practices that are beneficial for climate and the environment, the percentage of arable land that must be classified as an EFA, and conversion and weighting factors to be applied for landscape features.

The article discusses the use of share-farming agreements in Great Britain to encourage young people to enter a career in farming. Topics addressed include dairy cooperative DairyCo chairman Tim Bennett's share-farming agreement on his Carmarthenshire farm in Wales and the suitability of share-farming land-owning farmers who want to withdraw from active farming. Also mentioned are opportunities to enter farming even without large amounts of capital and dairy farmer Mathew Johnson's experiences.

The article focuses on British dairy farming nonprofit organization DairyCo Chairman Tim Bennett's speech at the March 2014 DairyCo Welsh Conference in which he discussed the benefits of share-farming agreements with young farmers. Topics addressed include the lack of young people entering the British agriculture industry, enabling those without large amounts of capital to start their own farms, and share-farming's benefits over simply renting out farmland.

The article features several farms in Great Britain including one at Lochmailing near Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway, one at Nether Anguston in Peterculter, Aberdeen, and one at Catlewogg North.

The article discusses the changes coming in October 2013 in Great Britain that is related to the law on manorial rights, which commonly include mineral rights, sporting rights or the right to hold a fair or market. For manorial rights not associated with the land, rights could lose their overriding status and may cease to be enforceable if severed interests are not registered by October 12, 2013. The advantages of registering interests is included.

The article discusses the developments in the farmland market in Great Britain. It features several farms for sale, including the Todridge Farm at Great Whittington in Northumberland, England, which has a guide price of three million dollars. The other farms for sale are the Liscombe Farm in Somerset, England, the Norton Grounds Farm, and the Hanging Hill Farm in North Yorkshire, England.