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16
Dec
2011

 

The current Euro crisis and the uncertainty of Greece’s future is something we have all been aware of over the last month. But do we really understand the possible effect it may have against UK agriculture?   

Subsidy payments are calculated in Euros. Farmers have been watching the euro-pound exchange rate...

15
Dec
2011

 

The suggestion by the powers of France and Germany for a closer union has had fairly predictable repercussions, with a split starting to appear between those countries who want closer political union, and those who do not.  It is Germany who is in the driving seat, and their effective refusal to support the minor Eurozone...

14
Dec
2011

Farmers are urged to take advantage of the current tax reliefs available, as from 6 April 2012 changes will be made that will reduce the savings possible on investments made in plant & machinery.

Capital Allowances have been quite generous for the past couple of years, with 100% tax relief on investments in new equipment up to...