Know How / Tenancies and rents Must reads What renter reform means for rural residential landlords 6 of the most common challenges for tenant farmers Changes to farm tenancy succession - what you need to know Tenants' rights if asked to quit land planned for development Case studiesSee all TENANCIES AND RENTSYoung farmer has steep learning curve in tenancy first yearA year on from securing a farm business tenancy in Yorkshire, young farmer Robert McAneney has tripled ewe numbers and switched from indoor lambing to an outdoor system. Mr McAneney… CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTHow a council tenancy got a new entrant onto farming ladderGreenfields Farm may only be 12ha but it has given Aled Harper a foothold in farming and a hunger to grow his business. In the three years since he was… TENANCIES AND RENTSOne year on: Britain’s youngest council farm tenantBritain’s youngest council farm tenant has survived a difficult first year by working hard, utilising his local community, remaining flexible and taking up diversification opportunities. Joe Rabicano was just 18… TENANCIES AND RENTSCouncil tenant tells of flaws in schemes for new entrantsA Welsh county farms tenant has spoken out about his struggles with short-term agreements, a lack of progression opportunities and insurmountable rent values, hoping to raise awareness of the difficulties… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHow small-scale crofters in the Hebrides survive challengesThe importance of taxpayer support in keeping farm businesses afloat is well understood. Latest annual farm income figures for the UK show that, out of total net earnings of £4.6bn,… TENANCIES AND RENTSTeamwork helps first-time tenants succeed on council farmThe first year of Brian and Carla-May Roberts’ tenancy has passed in a whirlwind of big decisions, pure nerve and hard labour. Though the couple had their own tractors and… Practical adviceSee all BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: Should I sell farm cottages or improve them?Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Henry Platts-Martin, associate partner at Carter Jonas Rural, advises on what to… TENANCIES AND RENTSAdvice on farm rent issues in cashflow squeezeTenants are advised to reassess cashflow requirements and identify potential pinch points over the coming months to avoid issues when rent is due. While the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is… TENANCIES AND RENTSRent review advice for tenants as activity increasesDemands for higher farm rents have in some cases been driven by evidence of generally better arable results from harvest 2022, higher dairy profits in the milk year ended March… TENANCIES AND RENTSAdvice for tenant farmers considering diversificationChanges in support payments and tough trading conditions mean many farmers are considering diversifying, but tenant farmers have an extra hurdle to clear before embarking on any project. Agricultural tenancies… BUSINESSHow legislation affects rural telecoms mast landlordsRents for telecommunications masts have been under downward pressure for about five years, with this and other aspects making many rural landlords far less willing to renew leases or offer… TENANCIES AND RENTSEnd of farm tenancy – tips on what to watch out forEnd of tenancy issues for those with longer-term tenancies under the Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) 1986 will vary, depending on the terms of the tenancy agreement. However, even with a… InsightsSee all TENANCIES AND RENTSLet land sector more nuanced than is assumed – CAAV surveyConcerns that landowners are taking growing amounts of land back in hand so they can put it to environmental uses are not supported by the data for 2023, according to… TENANCIES AND RENTSNew landlord-tenant code of practice – what’s changed?The need for an Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice to put the relationship between all parties on a more positive footing was a key recommendation of the 2022… TENANCIES AND RENTSWhat would a tenant farming commissioner offer the sector?The government’s promise to issue a call for evidence this summer on the proposal for a tenant farming commissioner (TFC) for England is yet to be fulfilled. That commitment came… TENANCIES AND RENTSFlexibility needed for tenanted sector growth, says surveyIncreasing the use and flexibility of our land occupation markets is critical for the future commercial success of agriculture as a creator of value, says the Central Association of Agricultural… TENANCIES AND RENTSAnalysis: What tenancy reform might look like for farmersInitial reaction to the government’s response to the so-called Rock Review into tenancy reform in England can best be described as “mixed”. The NFU had a few warm words, welcoming… TENANCIES AND RENTSAnalysis: Rock report recommendations on farm tenanciesBetter opportunities for tenant farmers to access Defra’s emerging environmental and productivity schemes, plus a revamp of “outdated” tenancy legislation, are among the key recommendations from the Tenancy Working Group.… TENANCIES AND RENTSNational Trust rewilding leaves tenants feeling pushed outSeveral farming tenants and the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) are concerned by what they see as the over-zealous way in which the National Trust is taking productive agricultural land back… TENANCIES AND RENTSWhy council farms have dwindled and what needs to be doneThe government must increase its investment and limit land sales in order to restore and protect county holdings for the long-term benefit of next-generation farmers and local communities. The call… TENANCIES AND RENTSFind out average farm rents where you live 2022All average rents in England increased during the 12 months to February 2021, according to Defra’s most recent Farm Rents report, which uses data from the latest Farm Business Survey.… TENANCIES AND RENTSTackling climate change: How to improve tenants’ roleThe pressure for action to prevent a global climate crisis is building, and UK farmers have an important role to play, but tenants risk getting left behind through no fault… TENANCIES AND RENTSHow new review method could make rents more sustainableSwitching to a different review method could help individual landlords and tenants agree a more sustainable rent rate and encourage the reduction of values generally across the UK. With the… TENANCIES AND RENTSGovernment approves significant changes to AHA tenancy rulesFarmers with succession tenancies in England will have greater power to challenge landlords’ decisions under new legislation. The government has approved a number of changes to Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA)…
