Farming & Agricultural Law

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05/08/2010

Farmland 'could prevent Britons from paying inheritance tax'
People looking to carry out estate planning should be aware that they may be eligible for inheritance tax exemption if they own farmland. According to ...

09/07/2010

Fatal personal injury cases in agriculture have risen, figures show
The number of fatal personal injury cases in the agricultural sector has increased again following a decrease last year.According to the Health and Safety ...

23/04/2010

Agricultural land market 'picking up'
The market for agricultural land in the east of England is likely to be far more active in the coming months than during 2009, according to a new report. ...

18/02/2010

Demand from investors pushing up agricultural land prices
An increasing number of people are choosing to buy agricultural land as an investment, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).The ...

10/02/2010

Agricultural property 'is becoming a better investment'
The value of agricultural property to investors is set to become more pronounced over the coming year, according to new research.Accountancy firm Saffery ...

14/01/2010

Introduction of ombudsman for GSCOP 'will benefit farmers'
A trade union has welcomed the government's decision to introduce an ombudsman to monitor breaches of the Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP) as ...

08/01/2010

Agricultural planning policy change 'will benefit rural farmers'
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has welcomed a governmental planning policy change which is set to make it easier for rural farmers to undertake land ...

30/12/2009

Agricultural land buyers 'should seek professional advice'
People thinking of investing in agricultural land in order to avoid inheritance tax (IHT) have been told to ensure they take professional advice before ...

22/12/2009

Norfolk farmer refused compensation for maladministration
A Norfolk farmer has complained of his mistreatment by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) after it refused to compensate him ...

12/11/2009

Farmers concerned about coastal access law
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has called on Natural England to ensure that the needs of farmers are fully considered when the Marine and Coastal Access ...

03/08/2009

Farmers told to safeguard children during school holidays
Families who own agricultural property have been told to ensure their children remain safe during the school break.According to the Health and Safety ...

03/08/2009

Farmers told to consider health and safety
People who own an agricultural property have been urged to manage all personal injury risks.According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), farming ...

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