Aug 30 2023 An incredible summer of Agri shows! Categories: Agriculture The summer agricultural show season this year has been fantastic, and a real celebration of the best of Scottish farming. Come rain or shine, our EQ Agriculture team enjoyed meeting with clients and contacts at agricultural shows across Scotland over the summer. Head of EQ Agriculture, Mark Smeaton, commented, “It seems that each summer the shows get more
May 4 2023 Basis period reform: what does it mean for your farming business? Categories: AgricultureTaxation From 6 April 2023, HMRC implemented reforms to the basis period method of assessment which will affect all sole traders, partnerships and LLPs that currently do not prepare their annual accounts to a year ending between 31 March and 5 April. The previous basis period rules Under the previous rules, all unincorporated businesses were assessed more
Apr 25 2023 Our agricultural event calendar for 2023! Categories: Agriculture As well as visiting clients on their farms to deal with their service requirements, our EQ Agriculture team have a packed calendar supporting various sector events over the course of the year. If you are going to any of the upcoming shows that we’re attending and/or exhibiting at, please come say hello to our EQ more
Jan 13 2023 Can you offer more from your Farm Stays? Categories: AgricultureLeisure Farm stays have become more popular over the past few years, and with the appeal and continued growth of staycations, it’s a great way to generate additional revenue. However, it is important that when you’re offering farm stays to know who your target market is. Are you looking to attract families or couples for a more
Jan 4 2023 Points to consider in order to make your farm retail business a success Categories: Agriculture With demand for agritourism steadily increasing among the public, this presents a unique opportunity to farmers across Scotland to engage with an exciting and growing market. It can allow many farms to diversify their income streams potentially proving key in aiding succession to younger generations. Whilst agritourism takes many forms from holiday stays, farm tours more
Aug 31 2022 Take part in a consultation on the Agriculture Bill Categories: Agriculture The Scottish Government is asking for opinions on food production, fair income for farmers and protecting biodiversity for the new Agriculture Bill. The results from this consultation will enable tailored provisions and support to future social, economic, and environmental changes, challenges and opportunities. This consultation is split into 6 parts, reflecting the proposals that are considered for more
Jul 1 2022 2022 Scottish Agritourism Growth Tracker Categories: AgricultureLeisure Scotland’s farms, crofts and estates are being asked to take part in an annual census to help build a better understanding of what support is required to grow the country’s burgeoning agritourism sector. The Scottish Agritourism Growth Tracker, undertaken by VisitScotland in partnership with Scottish Agritourism, looks to establish the size and scale of the more
May 24 2022 Land Diversification Categories: Agriculture With continuing farm subsidy uncertainties and rising input costs, farmers are now assessing the viability of land diversification and in particular the use of trees and woodland within their boundaries. Timber production can be a valuable source of income and it can also help reduce costs and provide a more certain and structured revenue stream more