by Andrew Williamson | Jan 8, 2026 | Press Releases
IHT concessions calm market The farmland market remains becalmed, but the government’s IHT U-turn could boost confidence. The price of bare agricultural land remained virtually flat in the final quarter of 2025, taking the total fall in average values across...
by Andrew Williamson | Dec 23, 2025 | Press Releases
A Year of Breaking New Ground: Alix Ritchie on Farmstrong Scotland in 2025 As I reflect on the last 12 months, I keep coming back to one number: 4,000. That’s how many farmers and crofters that Farmstrong Scotland has engaged with, in person this year. From Orkney to...
by Andrew Williamson | Dec 22, 2025 | Press Releases
“Our own winter wellbeing routine should be planned just as much as the winter-feeding regime for our livestock.” For Alan Gaul, a farmer from Turriff in Aberdeenshire, this isn’t just a nice idea – it’s the key to him thriving through winter. Born...
by Andrew Williamson | Dec 18, 2025 | Press Releases
James Farrell, Head of Rural Consultancy at Knight Frank, commenting on the Farming Profitability Review “The completion of the Farming Profitability Review brings a necessary and welcome focus to the business realities of farming. Farms are, at their core,...
by Andrew Williamson | Dec 18, 2025 | Press Releases
Scott Walker, CEO of GB Potatoes, said: “GB Potatoes welcomes the publication of the Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters, which highlights the importance of a supportive business environment for farmers, growers, and the wider UK food...