ARA News

How MTD is proving to be challenging for farm contractors and farmers?


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The first Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadline fell on 7 August, meaning sole traders with a farming related business ...

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Agricultural Property Relief and the risk of a forced asset sale


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Agricultural Property Relief (APR) has historically allowed farmers to pass businesses between generations whilst avoiding tax. The new APR ...

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Farming income surges to £8.4 billion, but uncertainty remains


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Defra has confirmed that the Total Income from Farming (TIFF) in the UK reached £8.4 billion, driven by higher ...

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2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive


[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The next phase of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) reopened in June for small farms and those without an ...

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Changes to farmland pricing and what they mean for rural businesses


By Andrew Heskin, Consultant and ARA specialist The farmland market in England and Wales has entered 2026 in much the same ...

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Passing on a farm after death: What farming families need to know now


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist The 6 April 2026 reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief ...

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Reclaiming the cost of losses: Tax relief options for rural businesses


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The past two years have presented many farming and rural businesses with greater losses ...

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Managing costs on the farm: the impact of the Middle East conflict


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist Since late February 2026, the conflict in the Middle East has sent a significant ...

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Sustainable Farming Incentive set to reopen – why preparation now matters


By Andrew Heskin, Consultant and ARA specialist With Basic Payment Scheme support continuing to reduce, many farming businesses are reassessing where ...

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