Rural tenancies – issues to be wary of!
Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) have been around for well over 20 years now but a…
June 26, 2026 By Ian Thomas
Who owns the highway?
The recent query 'Who Owns Highways' from one of my developer clients has prompted me…
June 26, 2026 By Ben Wheeler
It’s Showtime
Once again, representatives from across Stephens Scown will attend the Royal Cornwall Show, an event which features the best…
May 28, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Farm finance – how can farmers be sure of getting the best deal from a reliable source?
The world of farm finance has changed considerably in recent years. So how can farmers…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Water abstraction licence – under consultation
The Environment Agency has announced a consultation on its proposals to change the way it…
May 26, 2026 By Tom Graham
A legal health check for farming businesses – are the foundations of your farm still fit for purpose?
Farming businesses are facing more pressure than ever. Rising costs, diversification, environmental schemes, and increased…
May 18, 2026 By Brittany Allen
What legal documents underpin Justin’s proposed sale of shares in Berrow Land in recent episodes of Radio 4’s The Archers?
Celebrating 75 years this year, The Archers tells of the rural community grappling with everyday…
May 14, 2026 By Gavin Poole
New grounds of possession introduced into the Renters’ Right Act 2025 of interest to landowners and farmers renting to farmworkers
In my earlier article I referred to the changes affecting landowners and farmers letting residential…
May 7, 2026 By Ian Thomas
Agricultural workers accommodation following the Renters’ Rights Act 2025
Farmers and landowners have known for a long time about the special status that can be enjoyed…
April 29, 2026 By Ian Thomas
Passing the farm on to the next generation – how do I protect it?
Despite the government’s U-turn by increasing the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) from inheritance tax to…
March 13, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
The street food revolution – a Devon farm business leads the way
A farming business from Devon is going from strength to strength and has exiting plans…
February 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown