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The article offers information related to the viticulture projects conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide in South Australia. It states that the project has been laid out to examine the effect in soil health, grape production, disease control of the organic, biodynamic (BD), and alternative practices in viticulture. It cites that researchers have employed various trials for the comparison of the said practices.

The article discusses how forestry investors continue to search for unproductive farmland in Great Britain, and it mentions the economic conditions of forest owners and the demand for low-value farmland. The average value of low-quality grazing land in England is addressed, along with farmland in Scotland and environmental impact assessments and applications to plant trees.

The article reports on the decline of land sold in East Anglia, England in 2017 on topics including the reduction in agricultural subsidies and short supply of marketed land.

The article reports on the sales performance of farms and bare land in the Yorkshire and Humber region. According to the author, competitive bidding in the said region has resulted in strong prices being paid for best-in-class farms and bare land. Figures from Strutt & Parker LLP indicate that 58% of the farms marketed in 2017 were still unsold at the end of the year, although a flurry of sales were completed in early 2018.

The article reports on the decline in the supply of famland in the East Midlands market in England as of February 2018. It mentions the decrease in the number of acres marketed publicly in the region's farmland market, the statistics of acres distribute in the market from various counties including Leicestershire and Derbyshire, and the trends of prices and premiums achieved by the market.

The article discusses the process of succession planning which passes the farm from one generation to the next generation. Topics mention including conversation with Helen Clarke regarding farm management and succession, short-term outlook related to farming and outcomes which provide the clarity over the future of the business.

The article presents information on the farming land market in north-west England focusing on price fluctuations of farms and its demand at the auctions as of 2018. Other topics discussed include the land use of a dairy farm between Crewe and Middlewich Bottoms Farm, diversity in farm types, and a decrease in the sales of farms.

The article offers information on five-year farm tenancy opportunities in Cambridgeshire, England which includes the Engine Farm with silt clay loam soil, Lynchets Farm with grassland and general-purpose building, and a land with peat clay loam soil.

The article provides an outlook on the prospects of the agriculture sector in Great Britain for 2018, dealing with topics including the relationship between natural capital and land value, land management, and income diversification.

An introduction is presented which explores several articles published within the issue on topics including Great Britain's politician Michael Gove's environmental ambitions practical for farmers; soil health and agriculture in Great Britain.

The article focuses on the land market of Wales where lifestyle owners compete with farmers for a shrinking supply that kept prices firm.

The article offers information on the farm land market in Great Britain as of December 1, 2017. Topics discussed include acres of arable and pasture land with woodland, substantial farm buildings and three houses at Great Trodgers farm in Sussex; sale of arable unit Sheepcote Farm in Oxfordshire by Carter Jonas; influence of development opportunities and rollover funds in the South East land market.

The article offers information on the farmland market of Great Britain focuing on its change of patterns.

The article reports on the growing demand for hill farms in Great Britain.

The article reports on the impact of overage clauses imposed by sellers on farmland to land sales in Staffordshire, England. It states that the policy permits sellers to claim a percentage of an increase in the value of land if planning permission is given for a use other than agriculture. It mentions the land being sold subject to overage.

The article offers tips on the improvement of chances for farmland mortgage security in Great Britain. Factors suggested for a successful farmland purchasing include professional business plan, self marketing through experience, qualifications and skills, and the significance of establishing a good relationship between farmers and lenders.

The article reports on the strong demand for development land in England. Information is provided on the acquisition of sites by developers, the speculative acquisition trends, and the pressure on housing numbers. Also mentioned are the sale of a large central Dorset farming estate, Stubhampton Estate, that brought arable land to the real estate development market.

Statistics are given regarding the performance of timber market and commercial forestry products in 2017.

The article offers information on several auctions of farms and agricultural land. It mentions that auctioneer Symonds and Sampson has two auctions for land available across Devon, England and Somerset, England. It also mentions that Cragg House Farm will be auctioned on 22 September in Kendal that consists of smallholding comprising of cottages and buildings.

The article reports on the launches of sales of land and whole farms across Wales and its bordering counties.

The article presents a profile for contracting business owner Matt Redman. Topics mention including his intention on using the farm as a knowledge hub were in there is an exchange of information and advice with others, vision about the use of technology and applying the use of experience and machinery into his farm.

The article examines the impact of considering to buy a let farms and land on sales in Great Britain.

The article focuses on the post-referendum land market offered by European Union that will affect the farmland market of Great Britain, and presents the views of local lotsStags' partner Andrew Ranson regarding the same.

The article focuses on the farms which are being launched for sale and their five-year average. It reports that Wales is the lowest level of farm supply, the effects of Brexit on the supply, and Scotland's increase in acreage. Statistical data on the increase in acreage up for sale is also mentioned.

The article discusses the farm and food standards scheme Red Tractor in Great Britain and its authority as an assurance for quality farm products. Misconception of farm audits as inspections rather than opportunity to improve farms, importance of preparation before auditing and reviewing farm standards of the scheme, and maintaining medical records of farm animals with their health details are also included.

The article focuses on proliferation of small farmland sales in auctions at an appropriate prices at different regions of the Great Britain. Topics discussed include analysis of competitive bidding approaches for attainment of farms through an auction; association of several auction firms in management of land auctions in the region such as the Cheffins; and illustration of sales of different land such as grazing land at Northern England in guide price value.

The article reports on the sale of several arable lands. Topics mention include the arable land with grassland, several farmhouses and equipped with farm yards locate in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, England, Compton farms located in Newburry, Berkshire, England having an extensive farm building and houses and Farcet farms located in Yale Fen, Cambridgeshire with irrigated grade one soil.

The article discusses the sale of the largest commercial farm in Scotland namely the Tain Farms, comprising of Shandwick Mains, Wester Rarichie, and Castlecraig. It states that the 2,400 acres of farmland is prime arable and stock rearing land near Tain, Ross-shire. It further states that the sale will be handled by Strutt & Parker, with offers of more than £8.425m for the whole unit.

The article reports that about 1,000 acres of farmland Blagrove Farm, in south Oxfordshire, is being offered on four five-year farm business tenancies in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The article reports on the sale of Reed Court Farm in Kent, England for 3.5 million pounds. It mentions that the farm depicts crop rotation along with Higher Level Stewardship. It informs that a grain store is built on the farm. It presents views of Richard Thomas, director at BTF Partnership, on the quality of farmland.

The article reports on expansion in farming business in Wales follwing purchase of 800-acre Lower Broadmoor Farm near Talbenny and 483-acre Corston Farm at Hundleton. It mentions that new owner is planning to re-establish a herd at Corston and combine a dairy enterprise with its existing arable enterprise supplying potatoes to Puffin Produce. It presents views of Richard Binning, partner at Savills, on the same.

The article reports on the sale of the Woodlark Farming Ltd. which has been under the administration of Pricewaterhouse Cooper LLP (PwC) since February 1, 2011. It mentions that the sale of Woodlark involves three sites with the capacity for 2,400 breeding sows and 27,500 fattening pigs. It adds that the farm has a further 286 acres of arable land and produces a diverse income stream that involves rental income and anaerobic digestion feedstock.

This article presents information on a block of arable land, called the Whitehouse Farm, in Berkshire, England which has been put on sale in 2017. It discusses the division of lots at the farm, description of the two fields of pasture at the farm and offers a description of the soils and plants grown at the farm.

The article on the growing interest of English farmers in buying land in Scotland in 2016 unperturbed by a volatile political climate. Topics covered include the growing demand for some marginal farmland due to high interest for land for forestry planting, the struggle in selling dairy farms due to difficulties with obtaining milk contracts, and the strong performance of upland ground.

The article reports on eight Cambridgeshire County Council farms in England being launched for tender in the week of January 20, 2017, ranging from starter farms to root-cropping operations. Topics discussed include comments from surveyor Anna Hicks on the available farms, schedule of viewings for the tenancies, and farm details.

The article presents an outlook for South West England's farmland in 2017. The region's agents think that the first half of 2017 could see farmers with no succession plan retiring due to policy uncertainty. Charlie Evans, partner, Strutt & Parker, Salisbury, England, hopes there will be more land available in 2017, particularly livestock farms.

The article reports on changes in farm assurance standards proposed by farm assurance body Red Tractor for meeting of consumer demands. Topics discussed include views of David Clarke, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Assured Food Standards, regarding relevance of animal welfare, environmental protection and food safety for consumers, changes in animal medicines and husbandry resulting from antibiotic resistance and risk of contamination being reduced through food safety improvements.

The article reports that the supply of farms and land throughout Yorkshire and Humberside in England might increase in the early part of 2017. Farmers continue to be the dominant buyers in the region where commercial farms are rarely found. The land market in the year 2016 was variable in terms of the level of demand and price.

The article reports on the high sales of farmland in northern England in 2016, which is said to indicate confidence in the land market. Topics covered include the dominance of farmers in the land market, the willingness of banks to lend money to new customers, and the higher demand for lowland stock and arable holdings compared with hill livestock units. Also mentioned is the continued strength of the tenanted sector in Northumberland.

The article reports on farmers opting for high quality land with strategic or diversification potential in Great Britain. It is said that forced sales have not been evident despite two years of low farmgate prices now. Farms or land with additional strategic potential have sold well. Agricultural land without the scope for alternative use has struggled in the sector.

The article reports on the impact of the Scottish Land Reform Act, under which rent will be based on productive capacity of the holding, rather than an open market system. The impact of the Act is said to be felt by landowners and tenants as evidence suggests improved negotiations between landlords and their tenants.

The article reports that agents in central and southern regions of England are reporting strong results and rise in popularity of auction sales of farmland.