ARA News

Farmers urged to get their applications in as window for farm funding opens


By Rob Blair, Partner, and ARA specialist Farmers and landowners can now make applications for funding under a number of ...

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New grant scheme from Natural England to help declining species


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist. The Species Recovery Programme Capital Grant Scheme (SRPCGS) is a new grant scheme launched ...

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Pension rule changes give farmers an IHT boost


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist Farmers have expressed optimism about the changes to the pension system, which they ...

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No help for farmers on energy prices in Budget


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed disappointment that UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Spring ...

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Do your homework when selling land


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist Increasing land prices will make it more tempting than ever to sell land. ...

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Applications open for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist. Applications are now open for the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier scheme as announced by ...

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Lidl backs British farming to the tune of £4 billion


By Rob Blair, Partner, and ARA specialist Supermarket Lidl has announced that it is investing in British food businesses to ...

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Cattle and pig prices hit a high


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist Prices for cattle and pigs have hit an all-time high according to an analysis ...

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Farm business rates rises leave rural businesses asking questions


Farmers and agricultural businesses who are facing a business rate rise in April are being left facing uncertainty about how ...

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