Agri Politics
Alistair Carmichael MP has warned that improvements to the family farm tax do not go far enough and called for an impact assessment to be published
N.Ireland
Agricultural property relief and business property relief will be reformed from April 6, 2026 and increased thresholds were announced.
Agri-Business
The UK Government has today announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property tax reliefs threshold will be increased
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced that it is holding six tractor runs, one in each...
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accoun...
Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) announced as part of in the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget this week could “wipe out”...
A leading UK tax expert warns that the UK’s Autumn Budget spells a pronounced problem for the nation’s farmers, who will now be conf...
Rural Life
A new report suggests that with the "right policy framework" in place the rural economy could deliver billions in tax revenues.
HMRC has confirmed that businesses in the agricultural industry with fishing and farming sector have been fined a total of £2 million for "deliberatly lying" about the tax they owe.
The abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime will punish local economies, according to CLA.
Saffrey has said there is bound to be "continued speculation" as to what a fully running Labour government will mean for the rural sector.
NSA stated that traditional farming practices could be threatened as landowners reclaim farmland for "beneficial environmental" practices...
Government
As part of the 2024 spring budget, the UK government has announced an extension to the existing scope of Agricultural Property Relief (APR).
A tax ruling following a dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has seen the...
The CLA is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5% for accommodation and attractions enterprises to boost rural tourism.
A rise in the minimum wage will increase the cost for farmers. Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown, has reacted to the outcome
Large baling contractors are being warned of the risk of fines from HMRC due to non-payment of the plastic packaging tax (PPT).
NFU Mutual has welcomed the spring budget pension changes as it said it will help farmers plan for succession.
NFU Mutual is urging Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, to help farming families by thawing...
Farmers who want to “risk manage” fertiliser purchases should consider buying half their...
A Co. Tyrone accountant has highlighted the specific and growing tax benefits of electric vehicles for farmers.
Farming in Northern Ireland (NI) is about to enter a period of high taxation, in relative terms, according to Omagh-based accountant, Seamus McCaffrey.
Farmers should review their business structure and discuss tax planning at least once a year to ensure they are making the most of available reliefs..
