ARA News

Farming rules for water – Will Defra’s review impact your ability to spread manure this autumn?


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist Farmers are facing uncertainty over the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW) as Defra conducts ...

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Farming in the crosshairs – Protests ignite over Inheritance Tax shake-up


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist The Government’s recent Budget announcement has ignited widespread concern across the farming sector. From ...

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How to maintain environmental projects without capital grant funding


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist For many farmers, capital grants have become a cornerstone of environmental improvement projects. Schemes ...

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What methane-reducing feed trials mean for farmers’ finances


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist As the agricultural sector continues its push towards sustainability, initiatives like Arla’s trial of ...

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Managing farm finances after flooding: How to make the most of recovery payments


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist Flooding can have devastating effects on farmland, disrupting operations and damaging soil, crops, and ...

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Why the Budget has provided limited growth support for farming


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The recent Budget has sparked concerns within the farming community, with many seeing limited ...

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What businesses need to know about Budget changes to Agricultural Property Relief


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist October’s Budget has impacted the agricultural industry more severely than most sectors. One of ...

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Rising employment costs and their impact on the agriculture sector


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist The Budget’s new policies introduce a big increase in employment costs, posing a problematic ...

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Reduced delinked payments and changes in farming support


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist One of the more surprising outcomes of the Budget is how it has accelerated ...

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