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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…
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