Tax relief boosts Irish farmland letting market: UK should follow
The UK Government should adopt a key change in Irish tax law to encourage the letting of land and boost agricultural productivity. Continue reading
Category: Business
Beware tax and legal pitfalls when trading farm machinery
Farmers are making the most of buoyant second-hand trade in machinery, with strong demand throughout Europe – but they need to be careful of VAT and legal pitfalls. Continue reading
Prepare for changes to pension tax relief, warns Old Mill
High earners should take advantage of current pension tax relief ahead of potential changes by the Government, warns accountant Old Mill. Continue reading
Prepare for lower farm incomes, warns Old Mill
Farm incomes could face a sharp drop this autumn due to the summer drought, so it’s important for farmers to plan ahead to minimise the financial and physical impact. Continue reading
2018 Pig & Poultry Fair: The best event yet
Feedback from a survey of visitors and exhibitors at the 2018 British Pig & Poultry Fair reveals that they considered it the best event yet. Continue reading
Higher dairy returns now at risk, reveals Kingshay report
Milk prices – and therefore farm returns – have improved sharply over the past year, but higher feed costs pose a risk, according to the annual Dairy Costings Focus from Kingshay. Continue reading
Courts ease tax relief bindings for rural businesses
Rural businesses which run furnished holiday lets or livery stables could now benefit from Inheritance Tax relief following two favourable court cases. Continue reading
Growing power and energy consultancy expands team and opens new offices
Roadnight Taylor, an independent power consultancy, has appointed an experienced land and energy professional, Richard Palmer, to the team. With the third new appointment in less than a year, the company has relocated to new offices in Burford, Oxfordshire to accommodate the growing team. Continue reading
CAAV invests first ever public office President
A senior figure in the Valuation Office Agency has been invested as the new President of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) – the first public office holder to have ever held the position. Continue reading
Let land set for major Brexit shake-up, says CAAV
The amount of land let in England and Wales remained static in 2017, but is set for a major shake-up after Brexit, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Continue reading