Finance News

With seven out of 10 British farms diversifying into new revenue streams, agri-finance specialists Rural Asset Finance look back on the favourite projects they’ve funded.

NFU has warned that rising energy costs and higher standing charges on business electricity bills are putting major pressure on the supply chain. Without action, these increases could threaten the survival of many farming businesses. 

Farmland values have slowed after reaching record highs, as buyers and sellers take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to Carter Jonas.

TCD Energy digs deep into farmers’ energy, water and waste costs to uncover hidden overcharges, reclaim past billing errors and secure better rates and services – at no cost to the farmer.

Farming has always been a way of life for this husband-and-wife team, who recently took over their family farm following the retirement of the husband’s parents. With a strong commitment to securing the future of their business, they set their sights on expanding their beef herd.

David Smith submitted false VAT returns on behalf of Scottish machinery company Balgownie Limited.

Defra is being urged to ensure the SFI supports farmers in the face of a changing climate, as it develops the next round.

Farmers who hold life insurance policies are being advised to check whether they have been put into trust to avoid an unnecessary inheritance tax bill.

The NFU has responded to DEFRA’s farm profitability review, led by Baroness Batters, by highlighting the key changes needed to boost the UK’s food security and meet environmental targets.

Average farmland values in England and Wales fell slightly in the second quarter of this year, reflecting increased caution in parts of the market, farm and estate property consultancy Carter Jonas reports.

More small rural businesses will be able to get loans thanks to a new deal made between the British Business Bank and Rural Asset Finance. The agreement makes around £120 million available to support farming and rural work in the UK, using asset finance and term lending.

A Welsh dairy farming family has won a major court case against the Home Office after its company was fined £360,000 for employing illegal workers.