Finance News

Former Defra minister Sir Mark Spencer has invited farmers to join a meeting that aims at preparing them for the upcoming changes to agricultural property relief. 

Clarkson’s Farm star, Charlie Ireland, is celebrating the news that rural consultancy Ceres Group is opening three new offices in Northampton, Newbury and Stamford.

Close Brothers Asset Finance explains how it can help farmers make their diversification plans a reality.

Owners of furnished holiday lettings face a race against time if they want to sell or gift their properties to maximise a number of tax advantages before they are abolished from April 2025, according to financial advice firm NFU Mutual.    

Defra has shared much-awaited news on the farming grants that will be available this year, including Higher Level Stewardship and Capital Grants.

A roadshow aimed at airing the challenges farming families face when planning to hand over to the next generation is set to kick off next week.

Securing the right financial support is critical for agricultural businesses facing loan maturity and refinancing challenges, UK Ag Finance warns.

There are many forms of finance available to businesses today, but one of the most effective for companies wanting to invest in their growth without impacting cash flow is asset finance, said financial expert Close Brothers.

Free farm business advice will continue to be offered by Ceres Rural despite the termination of the Future Farm Resilience Fund next month, managing partner and Clarkson’s Farm star Charlie Ireland confirms.

Currently, British farmers are facing mounting challenges, many of which are causing financial strain. More and more are therefore seeking innovative solutions to strengthen their financial resilience.

UK Ag Finance has shared a story about how the specialist helped a young farmer through a generational transfer with an agricultural loan.

Flour miller Ollie Stoate knows the benefits of harnessing natural energy. The River Sturkel has been powering the site of his family’s business for over 1,000 years. Now he’s making the future even more efficient – thanks to renewable energy technology, a green grant and an innovative finance deal that may cost him nothing.