UK agriculture is entering a period of profound adjustment as direct subsidies are withdrawn and government policy appears increasingly disengaged from food security. While many sectors are experiencing volatility, it is important to recognise that food production remains a strategic necessity.

On Thursday 9th January 2025, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed outlined the Governments plan for the UK farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference, emphasising measures to put more money in farmers’ pockets while supporting diversification and environmental sustainability.

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The ground-breaking Broadland Food Innovation Centre in Norwich recently launched - with units ready to let with our Commercial team. The exciting launch of the Centre based at the Food Enterprise Park, near the Norfolk Showground, signals a major development in the region’s food and drink processing facilities.

Local firms were invited to join a new Business Supporters Scheme to raise £750,000 for the creation of the new Food Hall at the Norfolk Showground. Our firm has already joined the scheme.

Brown&Co has more than 25 years of experience in advising farm businesses of all types and sizes.

With the exponential rise in energy prices, the demand for cheaper renewable sources of energy and improved infrastructure has never been stronger. But how does this affect landowners?

This agricultural update highlights the changes within farming over the year to date. Prices (for both crops and inputs), policies and global affairs are discussed to fully capture what is happening within agriculture.

The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP gave us an exclusive interview ahead of the Norfolk Farming Conference on 6th February at which he will give opening address.

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