James Farrell
Partner
Yorkshire Estate Agents, GB
Latest research
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: The year ahead for farms and estates
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
05 January 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Wishing for a more positive outlook in 2026
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
22 December 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Government needs to see the bigger picture
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
16 December 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Provide real support for small businesses
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
09 December 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Autumn Budget fails to inspire
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
26 November 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Be inspired to stay positive
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
18 November 2025
The Rural Report
The unexpected President
Catching up with Norfolk farmer, Gavin Lane, as he takes over the presidency of the Country Land and Business Association with a strong belief in the power of partnership.
17 November 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Work with landowners, not against them
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
11 November 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Optimism boost needed to hit climate targets
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
03 November 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Work together for better regulation
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
27 October 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Policymakers must look long-term
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
20 October 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Tax reform needed
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
13 October 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Land managers need nature certainty
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
06 October 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Communicate for better profits
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
30 September 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Take safety seriously
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
22 September 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Local food a win-win
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
15 September 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Is Defra ready to change?
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
08 September 2025
The Rural Update: More positive news needed
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
03 September 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Big decisions need to be made
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
26 August 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: The right way to boost nature
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
19 August 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: New harvests
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
11 August 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Food strategy realities
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
22 July 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Joining the dots for farming’s future
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
14 July 2025
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Boosting soil and climate resilience
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
07 July 2025
