Agriculture & Estates
-
Farmers are increasingly deciding to sell their farms for a variety of reasons. They may wish to retire, and their children do not necessarily wish to follow on in the...
Read more -
The basic premise of a partnership is two or more people trading in business together to make a profit. It is a relatively simple concept that has existed for centuries....
Read more -
You have worked hard to create a successful business and are now taking prudent steps to look at how best to protect and promote your wishes for your business, to...
Read more -
You won’t be able to travel far at the moment without being encouraged off the road by a sign announcing a pick-your-own pumpkin patch or similar. Autumn for farmers was...
Read more -
The changes in the agricultural sector following Brexit are an ever-moving feast, and so it is worthwhile to take a look at where the developments stand at this point in...
Read more -
The Environment Act 2021 became law in November 2021, with some of the regulations coming into force on 10 May 2022. Further regulations came in on 30 September 2022. Aiming...
Read more -
Development of houses on farmland or farm buildings can lead to some amazing homes which are a delight to live in. A lot of time and thought in these “grand...
Read more -
Farmers plan their crops months in advance, buying fertiliser, seed and sprays throughout the year when prices are competitive. This is the same the world over. The lack of the...
Read more -
A multidisciplinary team from Ashtons Legal has recently advised Camgrain Stores Limited in relation to their involvement in a new multi-million pound, state of the art, oat processing plant in...
Read more -
The Health & Safety Executive has issued a timely report in conjunction with Farm Safety Week (19 to 23 July 2021). It makes sobering reading. It reveals how 41 people...
Read more -
An insecure load can have tragic consequences. It may injure or even kill other road users. Similarly, a driver can even be hurt if a load shifts internally e.g. where...
Read more -
Ashtons’ Alice Trainor gives an insight into the new Debt Respite scheme. In the past we have helped a number of farmers and landowners diversify and let out sections of...
Read more