ARA News

Financial forecasting for dairy farmers – Preparing for the 2024-25 milk year and beyond


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist The outlook for dairy farmers is looking up, with profit margins expected to improve ...

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When to invest in equipment despite difficult conditions


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist This year’s maize harvest has been a challenging one for livestock farmers. With excessive ...

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How the capture of methane emissions can be financially beneficial


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The UK dairy sector could save up to £400 million a year by capturing ...

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The future of agricultural property relief and how potential changes could impact family farms


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist For generations, agricultural property relief (APR) has played a vital role in preserving family ...

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Agriculture budget strained? Strategies for maximising your profits


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist The agricultural industry has faced uncertainty in recent years, with the combination of inflation, ...

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The decline in abattoirs and securing the future of British meat production


By Chris Wright, Partner and ARA specialist A sharp decline in the number of abattoirs across the UK has the potential ...

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As the bluetongue disease spreads, are you prepared for the financial fallout?


By Robert Blair, Partner and ARA specialist As the bluetongue disease continues to spread, the recent declaration of a 'restricted zone' ...

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What farmers need to know about upcoming tax changes for furnished holiday lets


By Heather Bright, Partner and ARA specialist In recent years, many farmers have turned to agri-tourism as a way to diversify ...

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How to financially prepare for food production shortages


By Andrew Heskin, Partner and ARA specialist Recent reports from Natural England have highlighted a challenging future for farmers, with food ...

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