James Farrell
Partner
Yorkshire Estate Agents, GB
Latest research
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Grab agri-funding help while it lasts
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from 51ÂÒÂ× on the world of farming, food and landownership.
01 June 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Government and farmers must be ready for black swans
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from 51ÂÒÂ× on the world of farming, food and landownership.
26 May 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Responsible rural policymaking required
Your weekly dose of news, views and insight from 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× on the world of farming, food and landownership.
03 February 2026
Rural
How to make farming profitable again
Minette Batters talks to James Farrell, Head of 51ÂÒÂ×’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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× on the world of farming, food and landownership.
19 January 2026
The Rural Update
The Rural Update: Rebuilding bridges with farmers
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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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× 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 51ÂÒÂ× on the world of farming, food and landownership.
09 December 2025