Sharper scrutiny of business performance should be a priority for farmers and landowners in 2026, suggests land and property specialists Strutt & Parker. Kate Moisson, head of rural, says: “We are entering a pivotal period for the rural sector, with the current challenges underscoring the importance of both strategic planning and management excellence to keep farms and estates firmly on the front foot. “It follows a testing year for land managers with erratic weather, volatile commodity markets, rising labour costs and changes in policy putting many businesses under pressure. However, there is cause for cautious optimism. Land – and what…