Basic Payment Scheme: changes and reductions
The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is due to be phased out progressively by 2028, meaning farmers and landowners are going to be receiving less money as a grant each year until then.
Get the right tax relief on any recent septic tank upgrades
If you incurred expenditure in order to meet the new regulations regarding septic tanks, ensure this is declared correctly on your forthcoming tax return.
A good time to review your Inheritance Tax and succession plans
With the chancellor’s next statement due in the spring of 2021 – and changes to Inheritance Tax administration in the pipeline – now is a good to review your Inheritance Tax and succession plans.
Key considerations when storing fertilisers and pesticides
Fertilisers and pesticides need to be stored properly to protect people and the environment. Whether you use an existing building or are planning a new one for this purpose, here is some useful and important guidance.
New grants – and good news about the Annual Investment Allowance
Good news for farmers, the agricultural sector and rural businesses thanks to changes to the Annual Investment Allowance – plus the introduction of a new Local Restrictions Support Grant to help those affected by the most recent Covid restrictions.
Important new dates for farmers
From the 26 November 2020, all machines applying plant protection products must be tested in accordance with a schedule determined by the type and age of equipment being used.
New carbon reduction grants for businesses and communities in Somerset
Grants between £500 and £1,000 are being made available to businesses by the five councils in Somerset as part of the Somerset Climate Emergency Strategy. And communities in the county are being invited to bid for grants of up to £75,000 to assist with carbon reduction projects.
Expert project manager Sarah-Jane Rumble joins the AssetSphere team
We would like to welcome project manager Sarah-Jane Rumble to the AssetSphere team. Sarah-Jane brings with her a wealth of experience in project management and – importantly – the ability to save you time, stress and money.
AssetSphere sponsor amateur jockey Angus Cheleda for a second season
AssetSphere are pleased to be sponsoring amateur jockey Angus Cheleda for a second Point-to-Point season, which starts on Saturday 24 October.
The critical importance of regular tree audit surveys
With clients reporting an increase in the deterioration of trees on their land, and damaged trees having the risk of killing or injuring people, regular tree audit surveys should be on every landowner's agenda.