rostons Rostons team member Sam Starkey, who has been with us for three years, leaves the company in October to return to his father’s business and to work with his brother. It’s an exciting time for Sam but a sad one for us. He’s been a vital member of the team and he will be sadly … Read more
The general dearth of good sized farms continues to impact on the land sales market in Cheshire where land continues to achieve between £8,000 and £10,000 per acre.
In many cases the figure is even higher but, as has been the case with property from time in memorial, location is the key factor.
Demands to access land by utility companies has been an ongoing problem across Cheshire for many years and as planning permission continues to be granted for urban developments, it’s unlikely to reduce in the foreseeable future.
But beware – not all utilities companies play fair, as Tony Rimmer discovered while trying to help a client suffering at the hands of one of the country’s most prominent power suppliers.
Rostons is delighted to announce that Director Tony Rimmer has been invited to become the external examiner for Harper Adams University’s Rural Estate Management courses.
Since setting up the business 10 years ago both Tony and Ros Rimmer have been completely committed to excellence in training to benefit both their own business and the future of farming and agri-business.
Anyone with an ELS Agreement that started on or after January 1 2012 could have their payment reduced.
Reductions will apply to agreements which fall under what is generally referred to as ‘Double Funded Options’.
Contract Farming is becoming more and more popular due to the tax benefits to the landowner/farmer.
However if the correct contract is not drawn up from the outset, the tax benefits which make it a viable farming option could be lost.
The substantial number of new dairy enterprises being established in North Wales is beginning to ring in the changes for the farming landscape.
In recent years returns from beef and sheep have been more marginal which has led to a change with a number of land owners and farmers looking to establish new low cost dairy systems, generally based on the New Zealand style of farming with initially just a parlour within a block of land.
The dates are as follows: 30 September 2014 – Wynnstay Arms, Ruabon @ 7.30pm 1 October 2014 – Whitchurch Rugby Club @ 7.30pm 8 October 2014 – Brookhouse Mill, Denbigh @ 7.30pm 9 October 2014 – Chester Rugby Club, Littleton @ 7.30pm 14 October 2014 – Toft Cricket Club @ 7.30pm In view of the … Read more
It has recently been announced by the Welsh Assembly Government that the Young Entrants Support Scheme application window for the 2015/16 year will open on the 1st September and close on the 30 November 2014.
The Welsh Assembly believe that supporting young farmers is the key factor in sustainable