Agricultural Services

agricultural servicesThe Agricultural sector is vast and given our location there are a large number of rural businesses from farmers and contractors to suppliers. We recognise the importance of working closely with the individual client to offer the best advice and support to deal with the diversity of the agricultural industry.     

Farming is continuously changing.  Efficient, progressive businesses have to respond to this dynamic environment, implementing technical and strategic improvements to ensure they are best placed to grasp the opportunities presented.
Key aspects of the services we provide are:-

•    Preparation of financial and management accounts
•    Farm secretarial services including VAT preparation
•    Computer software training and bookkeeping assistance
•    Enterprise costs and benchmarking
•    Business appraisals
•    Financial planning – including budgets and cash flow preparation
•    Investment appraisals, finance applications and restructuring debt
•    Tenancy tenders and rent reviews
•    NVZ advice and record keeping
•    Single payment scheme applications and CAP reform advice
•    Environmental stewardship, cross compliance and renewable energy advice
•    Diversification planning and advice
•    Securing grant funding through the Rural Development Plan for England and other local services
•    Farm technical advice – improving dairy performance, yield, fertility, nutrition, forage planning and independent dairy costings

Our dedicated team of agricultural specialists are from farming backgrounds which means they are ideally placed to provide practical advice to you and are available to help with any questions or specific requirements you may have.

Our team also recognise the importance of planning for the future.  This can involve complex tax planning advice to minimise potential inheritance tax and capital gains tax liabilities. With our dedicated and experienced team you can be sure that they will advise you in all areas.

For further assistance and queries please contact Sandra Gowling or Michael Peile.

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