New launch: Helpline for a farming network’s members faced with infrastructure issues in Cumbria Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has partnered with The Cumbria Farmer Network (TCFN), providing a free helpline to support members faced with infrastructure issues. Demand for support is growing as the Cross Border Connection Project and other infrastructure projects gather pace. The […]
Category Archives: Net Zero
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Feb
Feb
Farmer and Land Agent Kerry Clark has been promoted to Senior Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson, in recognition of her expanding role supporting landowners and occupiers affected by infrastructure projects and her increased level of responsibility across regional infrastructure schemes. With a lifetime of farming experience, her previous role as NFUS Regional Manager for […]
Net Zero, Rural News, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Senior promotion for Cumbrian Chartered Surveyor
09
Jan
Jan
Having excelled as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Nathaniel Walton has been promoted to Senior Surveyor at Davidson & Robertson (D&R), the firm of rural experts. Nathaniel gained a 2:1 BSc Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management from Harper Adams University and joined D&R in 2022 as a Graduate […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
New announcement on the Cross Border Connection project
13
Nov
Nov
The Cross Border Connection (Galashiels to Cumbria) is a joint development between SPEN in Scotland and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) in England. The two parties are working closely on the project, with SPEN at least a year ahead of their English counterpart who has only just announced consultations. Both will need to be aligned […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Regional infrastructure projects – what you need to know
13
Nov
Nov
With over 25 years of experience supporting farmers with infrastructure issues, helping fully explain the process, rights and obligations, and the potential impact on your business, we know how protracted and complex projects can be. The focus of infrastructure work is now turning to delivery, and as a result, we have seen a surge in […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage
Post-Grid Reform – the implications and future opportunities for farmers
13
Nov
Nov
Renewable projects – the opportunities The Government’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) was created a year ago, tasked to fully reform the grid connection process and ensure deliverable projects are approved and progressed faster. NESO was to confirm their reforms to developers this summer, but delays mean that has not yet happened. As a consequence, […]
Estate Management, Net Zero
What do the Scottish and UK Government bills really mean for landowners and farmers?
12
Nov
Nov
The Scottish Land Reform Bill, with its proposed amendments, is likely to affect a greater number of landowners and farmers than initially anticipated. If the proposed changes to the bill are approved, it means a greater number of farmers will have to spend more time managing their business rather than working in it. For some, […]
09
Oct
Oct
A farming online webinar focused on infrastructure issues saw over 80 participants eager to learn how they could protect their land and business interests when electrical infrastructure projects cross their property. The event, hosted by NFU Scotland, responded to concerns raised by members who recently received a ‘21 day notice of intention’ from SSEN for […]
Case Study, Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Supporting farmers through infrastructure disruption
04
Jul
Jul
A major new substation was proposed on an 80-acre section of the family farm. The proposed development was close to the farmhouse and steading, severing key parts of the land and threatening the overall viability of the farming business. Over the course of 18 months, D&R supported the family through a complex and often stressful […]
Net Zero, Royal Highland Show, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure implications revealed at the Royal Highland Show seminar
01
Jul
Jul
The industry needs twice the level of transmission infrastructure (pylons) that has been created in the past ten years – but it must be achieved in just five years. That has huge implications for landowners. Ian Austin, D&R Director, and Head of Utilities, Energy & Infrastructure hosted a seminar at the Royal Highland Show. The […]
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