James Farrell
Partner
Yorkshire Estate Agents, GB
Latest research
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Responsible rural policymaking required
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
11 May 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Report: Farming needs long-term policy support
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
05 May 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Prepare for rental reform
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
27 April 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Food production is a critical industry
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
21 April 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Understanding the countryside
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
13 April 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: The cost-of-production crunch
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
07 April 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: More action, less talk is needed
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
30 March 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Does the Land Use Framework deliver?
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
23 March 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Coherent energy policy vital
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
16 March 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Food security matters
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
09 March 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Better landlord-tenant cooperation
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
23 February 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Don’t rely on policymakers
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
16 February 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Embracing carbon positive farming
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
09 February 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Working together to boost profitability
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
03 February 2026
The Rural Report
How to make farming profitable again
Minette Batters talks to James Farrell, Head of Knight Frank’s Rural Consultancy team, about her recently published review into farming profitability.
30 January 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Equitable water regulation
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
27 January 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: A positive start for 2026
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
19 January 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Rebuilding bridges with farmers
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from Knight Frank on the world of farming, food and landownership.
13 January 2026
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