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Impact of deer on farming
The theme for the next Aylsham Agricultural breakfast
Agricultural property relief and Business property relief
The government announces a change to the cap for APR and BPR.
No change in the budget may feel like a win for farming, says leading agricultural finance expert
Following a bruising Budget for agriculture 12 months ago, farmers may breathe a sigh of relief if it’s ‘no change’ when the Chancellor delivers her 2025 speech next week, according to a leading agricultural finance expert.
We need to educate the public about farming’s wider challenges
With the inheritance tax issue dominating the headlines, it is easy to think that this is the main problem facing agriculture – but in fact there is a whole swathe of existential challenges threatening farmers’ livelihoods and the country’s food security.
Earlier succession could be the silver lining to the Agricultural Property Relief cloud
A renewed focus on succession planning, and innovation driven by a younger generation taking over earlier, could be the silver lining to the cloud looming over farming following the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announcement in the budget.
Norfolk agribusiness expert chairs global meeting
A global meeting of finance experts working in the agricultural and food sectors, chaired by a leading Norfolk agricultural accountant, has highlighted the many challenges faced by the agribusiness sector in an uncertain world environment, including the need for young farmers to replace aging farmers, the impact of immigration policies on the industry, and the importance of education and training programs.
Budget announcement will affect tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings
Diversification has been key for farming businesses to remain sustainable; having a number of different income streams on the farm has helped many businesses navigate through external factors and changes in farm subsidy regimes.
Is now the time to take advantage of market conditions?
It’s a seller’s market, and farmers should take advantage, says Chris Solt of Lovewell Blake.
Vital to put in place anti-inflation strategies, says leading agricultural finance expert
An ‘unholy alliance’ of pressures on costs means that farmers need to put in place anti-inflation strategies, according to a leading specialist agricultural accountant.
What role will Vertical Farming play in the Future of Agriculture?
Whilst it can never fully replace traditional land-based methods, vertical farming definitely has a role to play in solving some of the food production challenges we face.
My three point plan for tackling the supply chain crisis
Farming has to attract more British residents to work in the sector, work together to drive up prices and watch the cashflow to survive the supply chain crisis
Agricultural sector welcomes Annual Investment Allowance extension
The government have confirmed the £1 million Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) will be extended until 1 January 2022.
Introduction of the Agriculture Act
The passing of the Agriculture Act, the first piece of domestic legislation covering farming for more than seven decades, sets out how Britain will farm for generations to come – and importantly it includes food standards protections.