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Farmers warned of fly-tipping surge and potential costs


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist Fly-tipping is becoming an increasingly serious issue for farmers across the South East and ...

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Do farms have to pay business rates?


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist As agricultural businesses expand and modernise, many farmers are facing the issue of business ...

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The impact of changes to capital allowances on farming and rural businesses


By Andrew Heskin, Partner, and ARA specialist The recent changes to capital allowances, announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget, could have ...

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How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR)


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The recent changes announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget have brought significant developments ...

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Environment Agency warns of further drought challenges in 2026


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist The Environment Agency (EA) has released its Drought Prospects Report, which has suggested ...

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NFU campaign sees over 12,000 letters sent to MPs about Inheritance Tax realities


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist Inheritance Tax remains an ongoing concern for farmers across the UK, especially with ...

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Lidl GB announces £30 billion investment in British Farming


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist Lidl GB has announced it will be investing over £30 billion in British ...

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Survey reveals a third of farmers made no profit last year


By Andrew Heskin, Partner, and ARA specialist It is an extremely challenging period for farmers financially at the moment and ...

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Farmers urged to act ahead of potential silage shortages


By Andrew Heskin, Partner, and ARA specialist An experienced livestock nutritionist has warned that farmers need to act now and ...

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