Join Agricultural Business Consultants Rob Meadley & Olivia Burfoot in our latest podcast as they provide insights on evaluating machinery and labour expenses to identify potential savings.

Typically, machinery and labour expenses account for a high percentage of farming fixed costs. By examining machinery and labour costs and exploring various management strategies, farm businesses can plan to lower their fixed expenses.

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The latest podcast with ecologist Ryan Clark explains the importance of meeting BNG rules to achieve planning compliance.

Rural landowners are increasingly finding opportunities to generate income by delivering habitat enhancement for developers, helping them fulfil their Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements for new planning applications in England. The second half of 2025 has seen a significant rise in the number of Habitat Banks, designated BNG sites that commercially sell Units.

Currently, there are over 110 such sites nationwide, and this figure continues to grow.

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Join Agri-Business Consultant Seb Young in the latest Brown&Co podcast as he discusses the latest environmental schemes.

During a turbulent period for agri-environment policy in England, farmers and landowners are advised to engage early with the application processes for Defra’s limited grant schemes or risk losing out.

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Listen to our latest podcast, where agri-business consultant Henry Haworth explains that significant efforts have been made to upgrade the grid, and additional capacity has become available. Highlighting that ongoing enhancements to grid connectivity across the UK could make previously unfeasible projects worth reconsidering.

For the full series of rural updates, head to: https://www.brown-co.com/services/agricultural/podcasts-a-rural-update

Join Agricultural Business Consultants James Brown and Bradley Hurn in our latest podcast as they explore the various strategies and objectives associated with restructuring agricultural businesses.

The process of restructuring a farm business can be complex and demands meticulous planning, making it essential to engage professionals who can guide you through the intricacies effectively.

At Brown&Co, our team possess both the expertise and understanding necessary for navigating this dynamic and often lengthy process. With in-house Land Agents and established connections with accountants, banks, and tax advisers, we ensure that the right team is assembled to meet our client’s objectives.

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The latest episode of our podcast series features Andrew Fundell, who discusses budgeting and how a properly constructed budget which is monitored throughout the year puts a farm business on the front foot when it comes to assessing progress and planning expenditure carefully and efficiently.

To listen to the full episode, please visit: https://www.brown-co.com/services/agricultural/podcasts-a-rural-update

Brown&Co has established itself as a market leader in the machinery auction sector, with over 40 years of experience in conducting sales, averaging circa 35 sales a year.

Join Auctioneer Simon Wearmouth in our latest podcast as he talks about the Brown&Co machinery auctions team and the services they offer in the current buoyant machinery market.

Traditionally auctions were on-site dispersal sales only but in 2014 the Firm pioneered internet bidding in this sector and has since run national online timed auctions four times a year, alongside bespoke online auctions on behalf of individual clients by our experienced auctioneers and support team.

Listen to our full series of rural updates: https://www.brown-co.com/services/agricultural/podcasts-a-rural-update

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Listen to the fourth episode of the Brown&Co podcasts featuring Agri-Business Consultant from our Bury office, Lizzie Ecclestone.

Lizzie discusses the most asked questions by clients and farmers regarding the newly opened Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) which is open for six weeks until midday on July 10th and provides useful information you need to know for your application prior to the grant closing.

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Listen to the third episode of the Brown&Co podcasts featuring Agri-Business Consultant and ex banker from our Banbury office, Kath Whitrow, who explains financial terminology and offers practical advice for managing your relationship with your bank. Kath provides valuable insights on how to present your case convincingly for additional borrowing and strengthening your position with financial institutions.