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Lockdown Success

Over the lockdown period, there have been a notable number of successes for the Rostons team: Basic Payment Scheme Over 600 claims submitted across England, Wales and Cross Border. Countryside stewardship Over 60 expressions of interest and applications and over 30 annual revenue claims submitted. Farm business tenancies and annual grazing licenses Over 60 agreements … Read more

Spring 2020

On a positive note, what a fantastic spring we have had weather-wise. This has enabled farmers to get on top of jobs following the unprecedented wet autumn and winter. Where many people did not expect to get crops harvested or grown this spring, they have managed to do so which is tremendous for the industry. … Read more

Entitlement Trading April 2020 update

Despite the challenges with COVID-19, it remains “Business as Usual” at Rostons, albeit with our staff members working from their homes. This has not stopped trade, with over 100 hectares of Entitlement being traded in the last ten days alone. With the English trading deadline of the 15th May (which may be subject to review, … Read more

What is happening in Wales – Policy for agriculture

The Welsh Agricultural Minister, Lesley Griffiths announced in 2018 that the BPS would remain unchanged until 2020, however with the delays of Brexit proceedings last year the Minister decided that the scheme would continue for another year until 2021 which now provides a further 12 months of some certainty to Welsh farmers.

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The Trouble with Telecoms

Since the introduction of the Electronic Communications Code 2017 Network Operators are continuing to put downward pressure on mast rents, with offers to renew the lease now commonly between £500-£1,000 per annum, often coupled with an Early Signing Incentive Payment (ESIP) of around £8,000-£10,000.

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Probate/Divorces Valuations

Rostons are now able to undertake Valuations of Livestock, Produce and Farm Machinery following Andrew Wallace joining last July, who has a wealth of experience in this area of work.

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Planning

There has been an increase in the number of permitted development applications for new agricultural buildings up to 1000m2 throughout the County either for fodder storage or cow cubicles.

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