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.
Changing times in North Wales
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.
Rostons Basic Payment Road Shows
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
Wales Young Entrant Support Scheme 2015/16
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
Rostons Increase their Welsh Presence
Rostons, Rural Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers, are pleased to announce that Hywel Davies has joined Rostons for his placement year.
Hywel from Llandyrnog, near Denbigh, North Wales, has completed his second year of his four year course at Harper Adams University studying….
Farmers Face Potential Reduction in ELS Payments – under New Basic Payment Scheme
If you have a current Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) Agreement that started before 1 January 2012, you will not incur any deduction from your ELS payment.
Sam Catling of Rostons Land & property Specialist comments “However, if you Agreement started after the 1 January 2012
Rostons Young Dairy Group
Rostons Young Dairy Group, set up by Director Tony Rimmer more than a decade ago, is aimed at young dairy farmers in Cheshire under the age of 30. The group visits two farms a year to pick up new ideas and meet fellow up-and-coming dairy farmers and innovators of the future. Following a visit the … Read more
Valuations – do you understand your own worth?
Valuations of land, property and businesses aren’t just for buying and selling – agricultural businesses should have an understanding of their own worth at all times.
One of the key areas of Rostons’ business as Chartered Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers is valuation of land and property and director Tony Rimmer believes businesses must be more aware of their value.
He said: “Generally people believe valuations are only necessary in connection with proposed sales or compulsory purchase for the loss of land, but actually valuations are done for a huge range of issues.
Roads, cables and pipes – major infrastructure or a major pain?
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) – which include plans for water, waste, energy, transport, electrical lines, gas storage, highways, rail and rail freight … it’s a long list – all have the potential to impact on farmers and land owners.
All NSIPs are covered by the Planning Act 2008 and the Localism Act 2011 in terms of decision-making – but what does this mean for the people whose land is affected?