草榴社区

Farming matters: Caroline Squire - 'How can anyone make money with rent at 拢200-300 per acre?'

Having recently read through and advised on yet another Farm Business Tenancy (FBT), which, as sadly now seems to be the norm, has a short fixed term and reams of overly onerous and restrictive tenant obligations, along with an eye-watering rent, I thought it right to put pen to paper on the subject.

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Farming matters: Caroline Squire - 'How can anyone make money with rent at 拢200-300 per acre?'

Having recently read through and advised on yet another Farm Business Tenancy (FBT), which, as sadly now seems to be the norm, has a short fixed term and reams of overly onerous and restrictive tenant...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Farm Life

Proving profitable without funding 鈥� the mixed livestock farm spreading risk across enterprises in the Peak District
Farm Life

Proving profitable without funding 鈥� the mixed livestock farm spreading risk across enterprises in the Peak District

While many farms have sought to become more specialised, Martin and Alison Furness have chosen to spread the risk across their dairy, beef and sheep enterprises, and maintain a 'laser-sharp' commercial focus

Chloe Palmer
clock 13 August 2026 鈥� 8 min read
Rural bodies highlight contributions made as grouse shooting season kick starts
Farm Life

Rural bodies highlight contributions made as grouse shooting season kick starts

The Glorious 12th marks the start of the grouse shooting season, running until December 10

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 12 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read
UK economy could be losing up to 拢2bn in food fraud
Farm Life

UK economy could be losing up to 拢2bn in food fraud

New study examines criminal operations and the impact on wider food supply industry

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 12 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read