ARA News

The resurgence in agricultural research – Rejoining Horizon Europe


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  The recent decision for the UK to rejoin Horizon Europe, the world’s most substantial ...

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A guide to tax reliefs available for farmers and landowners


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist  Working out tax reliefs can be a daunting task for farmers and landowners. Fortunately, ...

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Measures farmers can take to secure their assets as rural theft rises


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist Rural theft in the UK has seen a significant surge, with the cost of ...

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Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 now open to applicants


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist The Government’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023, is now accepting applications and is a ...

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Government issues funding to combat livestock disease


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  Livestock disease poses significant challenges to the farming industry, impacting animal health, welfare, and ...

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Understanding Stamp Duty Land Tax in agriculture


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist  Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that is levied on the purchase ...

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Calls for seasonal labour period to extend as agricultural sector faces workforce shortage


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist According to a survey from the National Farmers Union (NFU), more than two in ...

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NFU calls for farmers to plan for water shortages amid climate change worry


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist As we have all witnessed, climate change is causing dramatic shifts in weather patterns, ...

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The impact of bird flu on poultry farmers and measures to combat the outbreak


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  Last year, the poultry industry, which contributes roughly £4.6 billion to the UK economy, ...

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