Brown&Co Podcasts - A Rural Update

Join Agri-business consultants Rob Taylor and Will Scott in our latest podcast where they discuss the importance of carrying out due diligence, and how businesses can make informed decisions that increase the likelihood of success in farm-based ventures, ultimately safeguarding their investments against unforeseen challenges. New projects can present opportunities for growth, they can also carry r...

Join our Agri-Business Consultants Chris Sheldon and Tom Cheer in our latest podcast discussing the recent grant announcements. In this month's update, they offer advice on the Capital Grants and the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), items included and how to support your application. They recommend Farmers should act quickly, with anticipated strong demand and tight application window...

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 t...

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 significa...

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. For our full series of rural updates, head to: https://www.brown-co.com/s...

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/...

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&...

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-rur...

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 dispers...

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...

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...

Join our Agricultural Business Consultants as they explore the dynamics of contract farming agreements and joint ventures. Find out how agreements can work between two parties, the farmer and the contractor who work together to maximise the potential from a holding using the available expertise and facilities. Gain insights into the strategies that can enhance cooperation and drive mutual benefits...

Join our first podcast in the series. An introduction to our dedicated rural professionals, our Land Agent and Agricultural Business Consultancy experts, by head of Agri-Business Consultancy division, Paul Waberski.   Listen to how our team of 160 strong rural specialists can work in tandem to support diverse client requirements in challenging times. We focus on developing a sustainable budget fol...