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Environmental scheme closure adds to cashflow concerns for farmers


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist The recent decision to close the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme to new applications ...

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Rainfall relief on the horizon – but dry spells still demand careful financial thinking


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist After weeks of unusually dry weather, UK farmers are welcoming news from the Met ...

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New profitability review offers hope for struggling farm businesses


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist Farmers across the country have been offered a glimmer of hope, following the Government’s ...

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How farmers can benefit from new Business Support schemes


By Chris Wright, Consultant and ARA specialist The drive towards sustainable farming is opening up new grant funding opportunities for UK ...

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Reforms to Inheritance Tax – Implications for the agricultural sector


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist and Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist at Moore Thompson The Government's announcement ...

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The growing concern of solar farms versus food production


By Rob Blair, Partner and ARA specialist The recent case of Eden Farm, North Yorkshire has highlighted the ongoing tension ...

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Accounting for subsidy changes – How farmers can manage SFI payment shortfalls


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist For many farmers, the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a key part of their ...

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What the Tenant Farmers Association’s IHT compromise could mean for your farm’s tax planning


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The Government’s proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on farm assets have sparked major ...

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How farmers can build resilience amid food security worries


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The UK’s food security is under threat. A recent report by the National Preparedness ...

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