Steer Ethelston Rural LTD
Farmer Owner/Occupier
With radical reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy, increasing legislation and a much greater public interest in what happens in our green and pleasant land, the countryside is a complex place. It is also a time of considerable opportunity and with expert professional advice from Steer Ethelston Rural Ltd, we can help you realise a wide range of opportunities for your land and property. Advice from Steer Ethelston Rural Ltd is based on the whole farm plan approach to maximise new opportunities and wherever possible enhance land and property values.
In addition to whole farm planning advice which forms the cornerstone of the new Single Payment Scheme, Steer Ethelston Rural Ltd can provide professional advice on the following:
- Compulsory purchase and compensation e.g. roads, pipelines, radio masts and other developments. We can advise from the start of a scheme - making representations to the acquiring authority, including public inquiries, negotiation of the compensation, accommodation works and ensuring that your interest is protected throughout the scheme.
- Planning and development advice for on farm developments and diversification projects.
- Feasibility assessment, business planning and project management for farm diversification projects.
- Grant availability advice and applications, including the new Environmental Stewardship Scheme.
- Acquisitions and disposals of land and property.
- Valuations of land and property.
- Environmental management and enhancement, including advice on statutory designations eg Open Access and Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
- Organic conversion, production, management and marketing.
Please also see the rural property owner section of our site.