by Estee | Mar 2, 2026 | Blog
Cleopatra declared them sacred. Charles Darwin studied them for more than 40 years and wrote a bestselling book about them. Now Rosa and Simon are determined worms receive the recognition they deserve. Darwin once wrote that it may be doubted whether many other...
by Estee | Feb 6, 2026 | Blog
The countdown is on for the Isle of Wight Farming Conference 2026 and if you haven’t secured your ticket yet, this is your friendly nudge. Join us on Thursday 12 February at Barton Manor for a day (09:00-15:15) focused on practical tools for success: technology, team...
by Estee | Jan 9, 2026 | Blog
New Rodenticide Rules for 2026: What Isle of Wight Farmers Must Know From 1 January 2026, major changes to the purchase and use of professional rodenticides came into force across the UK. These rules, introduced by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU...
by Estee | Dec 5, 2025 | Blog
Today (5 December) is World Soil Day. As planning begins for Christmas dinners and other food-related festivities, World Soil Day is a timely reminder of the importance of healthy soils not only for resilient and sustainable farms but also for our country’s culinary...
by Estee | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief (APR): What Farmers Need to Know Why It Matters Family farms face serious inheritance tax (IHT) risks. A person’s Estate is, subject to available exemptions and reliefs, taxed a 40%. The exemptions are limited to...
by Estee | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog
Navigating the future of rural estates: Expert legal insights for landowners & agricultural businesses On 7 October 2025, Wight Rural Hub was proud to host a highly informative Inheritance Tax (IHT) Workshop in partnership with Moore Barlow, one of the South...
