Remaining relevant On Wednesday June 18th, our Managing Partner, Antony had the pleasure of attending the CLA South East AGM at the beautiful Ascott House and Gardens in Buckinghamshire, a remarkable estate that welcomes over 45,000 visitors annually through its house and 300-acre garden, gifted to the National Trust in 1947. The house remains the […]

At Dudley Peverill Associates, we’ve seen it time and again, farmers and estate owners with a brilliant idea, but paralysed by the pressure to make it perfect from day one. The truth? There’s no such thing as a flawless launch. In diversification, the winners are the ones who start before they’re ready and refine as […]

A second round of the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) has been launched for the 2025–26 financial year, bringing with it new opportunities for rural businesses and community-led projects. While the total funding is less than provided within round 1 (£110 million), with round 2 providing £33 million in capital funding available across England, the […]

When Defra officials recently suggested farmers could boost profitability by making crisps or gin, it triggered justified eye-rolling across the farming community. While adding value to produce is a valid route to diversification, it’s not a silver bullet and it certainly isn’t universally applicable. With a new Labour government in post, the question isn’t whether […]