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A Squandered Opportunity: Rural England Prosperity Fund in the East of England
Anglia Rural Consultants contend that the Rural England Prosperity Fund provided by Defra, has been ill-conceived and frequently misapplied.
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Are Feasibility Studies A Waste Of Time?
Are feasibility studies really necessary? Are they just a waste of time (and money)? Do I really need one for just some new equipment?’
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Are We Ready for a 3-Day Countdown? Lessons from the UK Civil Food Resilience Report
Are we ready for a 3-day countdown if a food crisis hits? Rural businesses play a vital role in the UK’s food system and must be prepared.
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Celebrating farm sustainability in the Anglia region
Anglia Rural Consultants are delighted that Norfolk farmer Mark Means has been shortlisted for the British Farming Awards in the Sustainable Farmer of the Year category.
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Clean, Lean and Green Farming: Practical Lessons for a More Resilient Future
As farming businesses navigate changing markets, environmental expectations and rising costs, there is increasing interest in approaches that can improve productivity whilst reducing environmental impacts.
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Decision-making: which way shall I go?
When it comes to change we need to be best placed to grasp it with both hands.
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Developing Your Tourist Site
Site Development Assessment is an objective appraisal of a tourism development concept based on planning policy.
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Employee engagement: why motivation matters
Employee engagement can be nurtured and you can put the actions in place right now to achieve your customer service goals.
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Farm Environment Planning: Good For Nature, Good For Business
Taking a Long-Term View of Land, Farming and Rural Growth
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Five Ways to Earn Your Customers’ Trust
In this customer-centric age of social media and online reviews, trust is the golden ticket to loyalty.
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Funding & Support for Rural Businesses, Charities & Community Groups – March 2025
At Anglia Rural Consultants (ARC), we actively track funding and policy updates that impact rural businesses, charities, and community organisations.
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Funding Growth in Today’s Rural Economy
Access to finance remains one of the key considerations for rural businesses looking to invest, diversify and grow.
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Future Opportunities for Rural Businesses
For many businesses, particularly across the East of England, the challenges are becoming increasingly complex.
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Improving the Farming and Countryside Programme: A Call for True Partnership with Land Managers
The farming sector is often overlooked despite its essential role in the UK economy.
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Landscape Recovery: A Reinvented ESA or Just a Rebrand?
The government’s Landscape Recovery Scheme (LRS) has been positioned as a major step forward in restoring nature and delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
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Missing out on grants? This may be why
Today, there are far fewer grants available, especially for farming and agriculture.
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Roy Dart: a quiet architect of rural development
Roy Dart: a quiet architect of rural development
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Supporting the Next Generation of Rural Leaders
The long-term success of the rural economy depends on developing the skills, confidence and leadership needed to navigate an increasingly complex and changing environment.
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Time to count your carbon?
Global temperatures continue to rise. Farmers are at the forefront of this impact, but they can be a major part of the solution.
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What Can Farmers Learn from Cambridge University’s Anaerobic Digestion Project?
Turning Waste into Energy and Building Farm Resilience
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What Goes Around Comes Around: Lessons from the Past in Rural Development
While searching for a document, I stumbled upon old pamphlets and reports from the 80’s and 90’s, covering topics including advice on farm diversification, water management, and small food businesses.
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What Keeps Farmers Awake at Night?
Listening to the Real Concerns Behind Farm Business Decisions
