ARA News

Exploring the proposed changes to permitted development rights and the implications for farmers


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist In 2023, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities initiated a consultation on ...

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Horticulture sector faces rising costs


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist The horticulture industry is currently navigating a challenging period, with production costs soaring and ...

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The financial impact to farmers as bad weather continues to cause chaos


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist The farming community is currently facing challenges due to persistent bad weather, with recent ...

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Understanding Agricultural Property Relief – A vital tool for farmers


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The recent confirmation from Labour that it has no plans to change Inheritance Tax ...

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New funding opportunities for farmers – How to maximise benefits


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary Steve Barclay recently announced ...

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Understanding the transition from Basic Payment Scheme to delinked payments


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist The Government has recently confirmed that 97 per cent of farmers have received their ...

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Landscape Recovery Scheme – A new era in environmental land management


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist The Government's Landscape Recovery (LR) scheme, part of the broader Environmental Land Management schemes ...

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Autumn Statement – Tax implications for farmers


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The Chancellor's Autumn Statement, while not delivering major headlines for farmers, contains several smaller ...

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Financial stability in farming and insights from the new CLA president


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The agricultural sector is at a pivotal moment, with significant changes and challenges impacting ...

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