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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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Rental trends highlight growing split between formal and informal farm agreements


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist Recent rental data from Defra suggests that farm rents are moving in different directions ...

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VAT tribunal ruling raises important questions for farmers using flat rate schemes


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist A recent VAT tribunal decision has highlighted how easily farming businesses can be caught ...

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Farmers invited to help shape new £30 million collaboration fund


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist Farmers and land managers are being invited to help shape a new £30 million ...

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Farmers warned of fly-tipping surge and potential costs


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist Fly-tipping is becoming an increasingly serious issue for farmers across the South East and ...

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Do farms have to pay business rates?


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist As agricultural businesses expand and modernise, many farmers are facing the issue of business ...

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The impact of changes to capital allowances on farming and rural businesses


By Andrew Heskin, Partner, and ARA specialist The recent changes to capital allowances, announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget, could have ...

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