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…)
New Innovations Headline at 2016 Pig and Poultry Fair
Innovation and ideas are the driving force behind development of the livestock industry, and visitors to this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair are sure to get plenty of both.
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.
New approach needed to tackle antibiotic use, warns St David’s
Veterinary practices need to work more closely with nutritionists and farmers to help them meet demands for antibiotic-free poultry production.
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.