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.
Professional Focus
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.
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.
Countryside Stewardship – Bridge the Funding Gap
With the agricultural transition on the doorstep and the phasing out of BPS in the pipeline, there is a clear funding gap which many in the farming industry will struggle to bridge.
Brexit, the Agriculture Bill and Environmental Bill
Brexit has happened and the country is still functioning, albeit with the ongoing threat of Coronavirus.
Agency Update
Following a rather volatile period with the referendum, Brexit, terrible weather, continued uncertainty and a lack of confidence in the agricultural land and property market it has been a rather slower period pre-January for land and property sales. However, we have started to see the tables turning and confidence coming back into the marketplace, Corona Virus may however slow this.
FREE Future Farmers Event – 15th January 2020
An Evening with Will Evans of the Rock n Roll Farming Podcast Reserve your seat: It’s time for farmers to “take back January” – Join us at Byley Village Hall at 7:15 pm on 15th January 2020 to listen to Will Evans as he provides insight into how he uses his podcast to promote Agriculture … Read more
Sarah Heath starts at Rostons
Rostons are pleased to announce that Sarah Heath has recently joined the team as a placement student from Harper Adams University. Having completed the first two years of her Rural Enterprise & Land Management Degree, Sarah will now spend 12 months with Rostons as part of her training. Sarah has a strong agricultural background, having … Read more