Land and Legacy
Business success
Rural
How to make farming profitable again
Minette Batters talks to James Farrell, Head of 糖心传媒’s Rural Consultancy team, about her recently published review into farming profitability.
30 January 2026
Rural
A year that forced rural businesses to act
The past year has not been defined by a single shock for rural Britain, but by the steady accumulation of pressure.
23 December 2025
Rural
The unexpected President
Catching up with Norfolk farmer, Gavin Lane, as he takes over the presidency of the Country Land and Business Association with a strong belief in the power of partnership.
17 November 2025
Rural
The future of food
Our food industry is systemically flawed. Serial entrepreneur, educator, charity founder and former government adviser Henry Dimbleby has dedicated his career to changing it.
17 November 2025
Rural
Succession planning
Succession isn’t just about the future; it’s about getting it right today.
17 November 2025
Rural
Management matters
Andrew Blenkiron, the Managing Director of Elveden, one of England’s largest commercial farming estates, shares his plans for a successful future.
17 November 2025
Rural
Great estates
The managers of two diverse and forward-thinking landed estates share their recipes for resilience.
17 November 2025
Rural
Understanding the Renters’ Rights Act: Implications for Rural Lettings
The Renters’ Rights Act has now received Royal Assent and is officially law, marking a significant milestone in the reform of the UK’s private rented sector. While much of the public conversation has centred around urban landlords and tenants, rural landowners, estate managers and farm businesses must also prepare for the implications of this legislation. With the implementation date now set for May 2026, and some elements subject to secondary legislation, the time to act is now.
07 November 2025
Rural
Purpose in practice at The Blenheim Estate
The Blenheim Estate is leading the way in showing how landed estates can benefit their local communities
04 June 2025
Rural
Farming and food in the future
One of the UK’s leading food security experts, Tim Benton shares his thoughts on the future of food in the UK.
04 June 2025
Rural
The importance of strategy for rural land-based businesses in an uncertain world
12 January 2024
