Farm Business Consultancy in Kent & Sussex

Lambert & Foster have been actively involved with the agricultural community in Kent and Sussex for over 100 years, advising farming and rural business clients on a wide range of issues.

Lambert & Foster specialise in the management of rural and agricultural estates. As RICS Registered Valuers and members of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, we ensure the highest standards in quality of advice.

We help optimise asset values for farms and rural businesses by providing a full service management and professional advice service for farmers, land owners, rural and commercial businesses.

We work on numerous farm business consultancy projects across the south east. Our rural professionals team have extensive knowledge and experience in this field so are able to provide a broad and in-depth understanding of the industry.

Latest news

Sustainable Farming Incentive – an update

Defra has released further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Here are the headlines.

05/04/2022

NOW OPEN: BPS Application & Countryside Revenue Claim Window

The application window for 2022 Basic Payment Scheme claims opened this week. The window will remain open until Monday 16th May. However, it is worth considering your application early to allow time for making any necessary changes from last year.

21/03/2022

Agricultural Payments Update

The RPA have provided further detail on two previously announced aspects of the Agricultural Transition – the Lump Sum Exit Scheme and Delinked Payments. Additionally, the 2022 BPS Entitlement Transfer Window and applications for Countryside Stewardship Agreements starting on 1st January 2023 are NOW OPEN.

14/02/2022

Our strategic advice and business planning help our clients to consider their options, reduce costs, and increase profit lines. We work closely with our clients to develop long-term business viability, with many of our clients having worked with us for generations.

Our services include providing strategic estate planning or carrying our rent collection and book keeping for landlords. We can also assist with providing information on rural or agricultural property and estate management issues. This can include advice on property inheritance issues, diversification opportunities for estates and the current codes of practice and legislation for property and estate management.