ARA News

AHDB warns of escalation in levy rates


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist  In light of spiralling operational costs, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has ...

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Agricultural sector urged to maintain compliance despite decline in HMRC evasion investigations


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist  Farmers and those in the agricultural sector are being urged to maintain high levels ...

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Government announces pledges to help UK farmers


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set out a list of pledges to boost ...

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RAU to provide £3,000 annual bursary for students


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has launched a new annual bursary for students ...

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Pay dispute strikes affecting key agricultural agencies spark concern for UK farmers


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist Natural England and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have taken strike ...

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Poultry farmers urged to remain vigilant after DEFRA lifts housing order


By Rob Blair, Partner, and ARA specialist The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) has called on all bird ...

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Contingency planning can help save money


By Chris Wright, Partner, and ARA specialist. Accidents on farms are often all too common on farms and agricultural premises, with ...

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New Tax Year, New Additional Rate Threshold


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist As the new 2023/24 tax year begins, there are several personal tax changes ...

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Upsurge in tractor sales led by arable farmers


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The number of new tractor registrations in the arable farming sector has seen a ...

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