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Barton & Co Farmers Ltd Case Study

Overcoming complexity: How Duncan & Toplis navigated challenges for Barton & Co Farmers Ltd

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Barton & Co Farmers Ltd is a long-established, multi-generational farming family with substantial land holdings owned and further enhanced by contract farming […]
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The basics of financial management in farming

The basics of financial management in farming

The farming community faces significant challenges year on year, from uneven crop yields to shifting global costs and policy changes. But in […]
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The pressure spreading through the agriculture sector: What do growing fertiliser and diesel costs mean for farmers?

The pressure spreading through the agriculture sector: What do growing fertiliser and diesel costs mean for farmers?

The day-to-day realities of British farming can feel far removed from events in the Middle East. However, the current disruption in the […]
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R&D tax relief for food production: As HMRC scrutiny surges, how can farmers put together a truly watertight claim?

R&D tax relief for food production: As HMRC scrutiny surges, how can farmers put together a truly watertight claim?

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HMRC’s latest figures show a decisive shift in how the UK approaches research and development (R&D). The number of businesses submitting R&D […]
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How can farmers sow financial stability after a ‘shockingly’ poor harvest?

How can farmers sow financial stability after a ‘shockingly’ poor harvest?

Few harvests in living memory have tested British agriculture quite like that of 2025. Across the country, results have shown almost as […]
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New director, Daniel Sharpe, adds weight to agricultural team

New director adds weight to agricultural team

We have named Daniel Sharpe as our new Business Services Director, following almost 20 years of successful work at the group.
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Succession planning prerogatives for family farms: Ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation

Succession planning prerogatives for family farms: Ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation

Amid mounting political pressure and nationwide protests, a quiet but crucial issue is rising to the surface for family farms: succession.
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Agricultural succession planning

How many farms will actually be affected by the inheritance tax changes?

With farmers continuing to mobilise in targeted protests across the UK, it’s quite clear that the government’s plan to reshape agricultural tax […]
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2025 and beyond - Navigating new threats to family farms amid subsidy and tax reforms

2025 and beyond: Navigating new threats to family farms amid subsidy and tax reforms

The UK’s agricultural sector is facing increasing uncertainty and mounting challenges into 2025 and beyond. The Autumn Budget introduced measures that significantly […]
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How many farms will actually be affected by the inheritance tax changes?

The challenges in agricultural succession planning post-budget

The Autumn Budget’s recent upheaval of Inheritance Tax is raising serious concerns within the UK agricultural community, straining limited finances and putting […]
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Tax rises pushing farmers towards exit

Fears of Capital Gains Tax rise pushing UK farmers toward exit

Agriculture expert warns that 10% of farmers could retire this month amid fears of tax rises and subsidy cuts.
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Farmers warned of phishing scams as first Delinked Payments issued

Farmers warned of phishing scams as first Delinked Payments issued

As the first instalment of the new Delinked Payment scheme was issued this month, farmers are being urged to exercise caution when […]
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