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Average price of bare agricultural land fell by 1.6% during the third quarter of 2025, bringing the annual decline to 6.8%

The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary has approved plans for what is expected to be one of the UK's largest solar farms in Lincolnshire, sparking concerns regarding the loss of productive farmland and the impact it could have on food security

At the now infamous NFU Conference in 2023, Sir Keir Starmer said solar energy infrastructure should not come at the expense of tenant farmers and food production. But TFA chief executive George Dunn said a recent outcome for tenants in North Yorkshire would suggest otherwise

Plaid Cymru MP Ann Davies said there needs to be a better way of balancing food and energy security needs, without taking fertile farmland out of production for solar energy infrastructure

USDA said it will no longer support foreign subsidised solar farms from taking over prime agricultural land, having argued that it has made it more difficult for farmers to access land. Will UK Gov now follow suit?

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said Shane Cooper had breached conditions of his Criminal Behaviour Order not to be on private land without prior written permission from the owner and not to enter any farm premises

Latest prices shows values for bare agricultural land fell by 2.3% during the second quarter of 2025, marking a 5.1% decline over the past 12 months

New entrants shun sector as agricultural industry hits new low

Uncertainty about future sector support sees Wales's figures slump by 45%

Autumn Budget changes constrain sales markets as landowners wait to weigh-up options