Sugar tax could herald further food taxes, warns Old Mill
Many health enthusiasts have welcomed the new sugar tax on drinks, but it could be the forerunner of further food taxes, according to accountant Old Mill. (more…)
Weaker £ may offer opportunity to struggling farmers, says Old Mill
The Pound has weakened by almost 14% against the Euro over the past four months, offering a glimmer of hope to farmers under pressure from low produce sale prices.
Companies and LLPs must register business controllers, warns CAAV
Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) will have to list everyone with significant control over the business on a register from this April, according to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). (more…)
Consider pension funds to free up cash flow, advises Old Mill
Farmers should consider using their pensions to free up cash flow during the current downturn, according to Old Mill accountants and financial planners.
Scottish let sector continues to decline, warns CAAV
The amount of farmland let in Scotland continued to decline in 2015, as more landlords chose not to re-let when tenancies ended, according to a new survey of land occupation.
Policies needed to tackle land use pressure, warns CAAV
Rapid population growth will put intense pressure on land use in the UK over the next 20 years, but so far there are no balanced policies in place to manage it.