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Contact our offices

Main office

COLBURN
5 & 6 BAILEY COURT
COLBURN BUSINESS PARK
RICHMOND
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL9 4QL

01748 897 630

Estate Agency Offices are located in

BARNARD CASTLE, BOROUGHBRIDGE & RICHMOND

Residential Management Team

01748 829210

Webinars

BNG - Your Questions Answered

This webinar addresses the questions we are being asked most frequently by farmers and landowners. Hear insights from trusted professionals including agricultural solicitors, developers, and planning & development consultants on the opportunities arising from BNG.

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MANAGING THE IMPACT OF CHANGING INFRASTRUCTURE ON LANDOWNERS AND FARMERS

Over the next seven years the UK faces a significant increase in infrastructure development, surpassing the combined efforts of the past three decades, driven by the UK’s commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

In this article, John Wallis, Director argues that while the pursuit of Net Zero is commendable, a balance must be found between progress and the interests of those who steward the land.

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Podcasts

Episode 6 - SFI
In conversation with … Robert Sullivan, Director. In this episode Robert talks about the Sustainable Farming Incentive, providing practical examples of how the scheme can be used to support profitability and sustainability and discusses whether farmers could be earning more with SFI than BPS.
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MUCK AND MYSTERY – IS YOUR BUSINESS COMPLIANT?

Muck storge is a major headache for many farm businesses, not least because of the investment required to comply with the rules and regulations in force. With potential sanctions for failing to store muck compliantly a growing possibility, Sam Dale, Associate, urges farmers to start planning for compliance now, and take advantage of funding that can help with the investment needed, while it is still available.

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Videos

Half day business review - farmer endorsement

In this video, Rachel Hallos reflects on the FBAS half day business review with GSC Grays on her upland beef and sheep farm, and how the advice she received has led to a more positive outlook for the future profitability of the family business, post BPS.

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LATEST FARM PRODUCTIVITY GRANT IS WELCOME NEWS FOR FARMERS

Read our press release on Defra’s latest Farm Productivity Grant.  John Wallis, Regional Director, believes the grant will be welcomed by farmers looking to reduce fossil fuel use, improve energy resilience and reduce electric bills.

“This is very welcome news which we have been waiting to hear.  GSC Grays has been working with farmers over the last 18 months through our Farm Business Advice Service to review their energy use and install PV systems.  This grant will make that even more attractive, and some farms, where the returns were marginal without the grant, will now want to proceed”.

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THE ROAD TO NET ZERO

The farming industry holds a unique position in the Net Zero debate.  While agriculture contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, it is also a key part of the solution thanks to its unique ability to offset emissions through carbon sequestration.

In his article, Neil Carter, Associate, discusses the potential benefits awaiting farmers that get on board with carbon accounting.

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Videos

SFI business review - farmer endorsement

Hear from Yorkshire farmer James Mills and his experience of the new half day SFI review. 

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SFI FARM WALKS A “HUGE ADVANTAGE” FOR FUTURE PLANNING

Yorkshire farmer James Mills believes taking part in a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) farm walk organised by GSC Grays has been a “huge advantage” in planning for the future.

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Podcasts

Defra Farming Podcast

Hear what North Yorkshire beef and sheep farmer Richard Findlay has to say about his experience of FBAS, as featured on the Defra Farming podcast

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News

IS BNG AN UNMISSABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR LANDOWNERS?

From January 2024, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) becomes a compulsory requirement for most developments.

Director, Holly Story asks whether this will be an unmissable opportunity or unwanted burden for landowners.

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Podcasts

Episode 5 - BNG
In conversation with … Directors Holly Story and Calum Gillhespy. In this episode Holly and Calum discuss how we are supporting farmers with Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) through the Farm Business Advice Service.
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SURVEY SHOWS VALUE OF EXPERT ADVICE FOR FARMERS FACING AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION WORRIES

A survey of farmers facing the imminent end of the Basic Payment Scheme has revealed more than 80% expect their businesses to be affected by the Agricultural Transition unless they instigate changes to their farming strategy.

The survey was compiled by GSC Grays who have been delivering on-farm financial reviews funded by DEFRA’s future farming resilience fund.

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GSC GRAYS WARN MINIMUM WAGE RISE COULD IMPACT FARM LABOUR MARKET

Britain’s farming businesses, already struggling to source and retain staff, could be seriously impacted by the decision to raise the minimum wage by more than a pound to £11.44 per hour from April 2024.

Robert Sullivan, Director at GSC Grays has featured in the Darlington and Stockton Times, the Northern Farmer and Agriland with comments on the autumn budget minimum wage rise impact on the farm labour crisis.

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SFI 2023 COULD BE A “GAME CHANGER” FOR FARMERS

Thinking about signing up for SFI?

Greg Ricketts, Head of Farm Business at GSC Grays, believes the scheme can be a significant “game changer” for farmers, boosting income and improving farming techniques.

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FBAS - Mixed Farm Case Study

A mixed farm case study for a client in Northumberland who received free budgeting and financial planning advice.

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Podcasts

Episode 4 - Budgeting and Finance

In conversation with … Greg Ricketts, Director and Josh Thomson, Senior Farm Business Consultant. In this episode Greg and Josh discuss how we are supporting farmers with budgeting and financial planning through the Farm Business Advice Service.

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Budgeting - Frequently Asked Questions

Budgeting and financial planning are key components of top-performing farm businesses, allowing farmers to manage cashflow, identify opportunities for investment, and evaluate individual enterprises within the business in a way that is not usually possible by analysing historic financial accounts. Here are our frequently asked questions about budgeting.

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Podcasts

Episode 3 - What is Regenerative Agriculture?

In conversation with … Robert Sullivan, Director and Jamie Charlton, Farm Business Consultant. In this episode Robert and Jamie discuss the principles of regenerative agriculture and the importance of improving soil health.

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Podcasts

Episode 2 - Introducing the Farm Business Advice Service

In conversation with … Guy Coggrave, Managing Director and Greg Ricketts, Head of Farm Business. Guy and Greg introduce our Farm Business Advice Service, discuss common trends being seen by our consultants, and explain why farmers should get involved with the scheme.

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Carbon Auditing Consultancy Service

Details of the Carbon Auditing consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Biodiversity Net Gain Consultancy Service

Details of the Biodiversity Net Gain consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Environmental Stewardship consultancy service

Details of the Environmental Stewardship consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Planning and Development Consultancy Service

Details of the Planning and Development consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Contract and Share Farming consultancy service

Details of the Contract and Share Farming consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Diversification Consultancy Service

Details of the Diversification consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Succession Planning Consultancy Service

Details of the Succession Planning consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Grassland Regenerative Farming Consultancy Service

Details of the Grassland Regenerative Farming consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Business Restructuring Consultancy Service

Details of the Business Restructuring consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Budgeting and Financial Planning Service

Details of the Budgeting and Financial Planning consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Arable Regenerative Farming Service

Details of the Arable Regenerative Farming consultancy service available through FBAS.

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On-Farm Renewables Service

Details of the On-farm Renewables consultancy service available through FBAS.

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Videos

What you can expect from the half day on-farm business review

Jake Nixon, Farm Business Consultant, details what you can expect from the half day on farm business review.

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Podcasts

Episode 1 - Innovative Solutions to Ag Labour Crisis

In this episode Robert Sullivan, Director of Farm Business, discusses the issues farmers across all sectors are facing with labour shortages and the innovative ways some are tackling the problem.

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News

CHANGING PERCEPTIONS KEY TO TACKLING FARMING WORKFORCE SHORTAGES

Robert Sullivan, Head of Farm Business, believes changing perceptions about working in the farming industry will be key to tackling the drastic workforce shortages.

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Water pollution advice expanded in England but not funding

Farmers across the whole of England can now access specialist advice designed to reduce water pollution, however, the move does not signal an increase in grant funding.

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REALISTIC FARM BUDGET PLANNING VITAL DUE TO RISING AGRICULTURAL INFLATION

Agricultural inflation is shaping farm business planning as the ramifications of Brexit, the energy crisis and Government policies take effect.

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GSC GRAYS FARMING BREAKFASTS

The Farm Business team is delighted that the GSC Grays Farming Breakfasts will be taking place throughout November, December and January across the North of England.

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NORTHERN FARMERS URGED TO UTILISE FREE SPECIALIST FARM BUSINESS ADVICE TO PREPARE FOR BPS CUTS

GSC Grays are urging Northern farmers to take advantage of the free and independent farm business advice they are offering under the Farm Business Advice Service (FBAS).

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GSC GRAYS APPOINTED BY DEFRA AS PROVIDER TO THE FUTURE FARMING RESILIENCE FUND

We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed by Defra as a provider to the Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Scale Up Project.

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