Farmers face potentially significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) after proposals released earlier this month from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), according to rural accountant Old Mill. Continue reading “Inheritance tax faces a shake up, warns Old Mill”
Educating the younger generation and embracing technology will be crucial to safeguarding the future of agriculture in the UK, a group of professionals has warned. Continue reading “Education is crucial to agriculture’s future, says CAAV”
Expert professional advice when dealing with compulsory purchase transactions is vital to ensure the best result for all involved, says the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). Continue reading “Compulsory purchase transactions need experts, says CAAV”
Trimble dealer SoilEssentials will be demonstrating a suite of innovative precision farming solutions at the Highland Show, including the first UK simulation of its new ISOBUS weather station. Continue reading “See precision ag in action at the Highland Show”
Trimble Agriculture will be unveiling pioneering precision farming software at the Cereals Event, with the AutoSync feature – seamlessly transferring information between tractors and smart devices. Continue reading “Trimble launches the next step in precision ag at Cereals”
Landowners who are interested in securing income from energy schemes (including renewables, batteries or gas) should not be put off by an apparent lack of grid capacity.
Grid availability is changing all the time, with success often depending on timing. And a new regular check-up service could provide the ideal answer. Continue reading “Interested in energy schemes? Check grid capacity regularly”
Uncertainty is the worst enemy of British agriculture, and the Government is determined to help farmers through these transformational times, according to Defra minister Robert Goodwill. Continue reading “‘Transformational times’ for British farming, says Defra minister”
Farmers and land managers have a huge role to play in combating climate change and enhancing the environment, and must be recognised as such, according to speakers at the Bath & West Show. Continue reading “Farmers vital in combating climate change”
The Agricultural Law Association (ALA) is calling on professionals to respond to Government consultations on tenancy reform to secure the future of the agricultural tenanted sector. Continue reading “Secure the future of the ag-tenanted sector, says ALA”
The warm spring weather has seen drills out in force around the country, with an increasing number of farmers adopting precision drilling techniques.
But for those with a range of different equipment brands it can be hard to marry up the software, so how can producers make the most of precision farming with minimal outlay? Continue reading “Precision drilling yields huge benefits”
