The number of enquiries about biomass boilers received by Rostons is continuing to climb because farmers are looking to take advantage of the Governments Renewable Heat Incentive and make savings on heating costs for cottages, grain drying or kiln drying to name a few.
Latest News
Discounted loans still available through AMC
European Investment Bank Funding, which means farmers can receive discounted margins on certain farm investment projects, is still available. While it does not include the purchase of land, buildings or property it does include finance for erecting new buildings, purchasing new equipment or vehicles and investment into renewables. AMC is fast approaching the end of … Read more
Basic Payment Scheme – Greening Announcement
The recent Minister announcement on Greening and what it means for England’s farmers is extremely welcome news in the view of Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons. The new Basic Payment Scheme requires new Greening measures and the Ministerial statement made on 10th June provides further detail as to how farmers can meet their Ecological Focus … Read more
What makes a Successful Farming Business
Recently, Tony Rimmer Director of Rostons, attended a dinner hosted by Lloyds Bank with their ambassador, Adam Henson.
The guests at the dinner were professionals from the agricultural industry including Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers, Accountants, Solicitors, all drawn from Cheshire and Shropshire.
Adam posed the question, “what made those successful clients successful” and the interesting points that came out of the discussion was they all had similar traits,
Rural Issues on the Agenda
Tony Rimmer, Director of Rostons, recently attended Cheshire East Rural Summit which was organised by Cheshire East Council to look at the issues affecting rural communities.
There were a significant number of attendees including local councillors, Cheshire East employees, CLA, NFU and United Utilities representatives but very few from the farming sector.
Septic Tank Consultation – Reform to the Current Rules
It has recently been announced by DEFRA that a consultation has opened for the changes to the regulation of septic tanks.
The proposals are to remove the requirement for septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants to be registered with the Environment Agency.
2015 Entitlement Trading has Started !
The first deals of the 2015 entitlement trading period have recently been agreed at Rostons.
With a busy 2014 trading period only just finishing last month, it has not been long until deals are being agreed for this year’s trading.
The enquiries and interest coming in from both vendors and purchasers are notably more than previous years.
Available 3.8 acres Grazing Land for Horses in Marlston cum Lache, Nr Chester
Approx 3.8 acres grazing land available for horses in Marlston cum Lache, near to the Post House Roundabout, Chester. If you or you know of anyone who is interested in finding out more details please contact Carys Williams on 01829773000 or caryswilliams@rostons.co.uk
European Funding Could Provide Timely Boost for Farmers
Farmers and food producers thinking of investing in their businesses could access discounted borrowing rates from the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC plc).
AMC has negotiated access to a £multi million European Investment Bank (EIB) fund aimed at stimulating investment and job creation in small and medium sized businesses, including those in farming. This means that loans for eligible projects can be discounted by 0.8% below normal rates for 10 years.