Know How / Partnerships Must reads Sharing livestock machinery: Advice and options Reasons to address farming succession grow stronger Ways farmers can collaborate to tackle costs and low prices Sharing kit with your neighbours: Advice on getting started Case studiesSee all LIVESTOCKHow swapping jobs with dairy farm owner helped a new entrantAn owner and farmworker have swapped places on a dairy farm on the Welsh Borders. The reversal of roles for semi-retired farmer Philip Davies and his former herd manager, Hannah… DAIRYHow joint venture helped young couple farm in own rightTwo seasons of collaboration with a neighbour gave Rhodri and Siwan Jones the confidence and cash to start dairying on their own. Rhodri trained as a solicitor and met Siwan,… LIVESTOCK4 successful livestock collaborations to learn fromA secure supply of livestock, improved liveweight gain in lambs and benefits to soil health are among the rewards of collaboration for five farmers in Scotland and Northumberland. Here, they… PARTNERSHIPSJoint land ownership allows Dutch milk producer to extensifyDairy producer Pieter van der Valk is balancing profitable farming with ecological benefits through an innovative model whereby farmers and private investors jointly own land. When he heard that his… PARTNERSHIPSCollaboration tips for arable farmers who want to save costsCollaboration is seen as one solution to the problem of rising costs and greater uncertainty, and one arable farming group in north Northamptonshire is showing the value of working together.… SHEEPHow carbon 'dating' service connects graziers with grazing landCarbon dating is a service that connects livestock farmers who want land with arable farmers who want stock. It was set up by sheep and beef consultant Liz Genever with… Practical adviceSee all PARTNERSHIPSLimited partnerships can help to smooth the succession pathLand and asset values, Basic Payment Scheme cuts, inheritance and capital gains taxes, management responsibility and business risks are all important elements in succession considerations – and in whether a… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHow to set up a farm machinery sharing syndicateAs farmers transition to more resilient systems, greater scrutiny is applied to fertiliser, seed, herbicide and other agronomy costs, but is that same degree of analysis applied to machinery outlay?… BUSINESSReasons to address farming succession grow strongerThe combination of rapidly falling Basic Payment Scheme income, tax certainty for the time being and the changing demands on land use and policy make it even more pressing to… LIVESTOCKSharing livestock machinery: Advice and optionsJustifying a new tractor or baler for a beef and sheep enterprise on a family farm is becoming increasingly hard as costs inflate to erode margins. The depreciation and power… BUSINESSCrop buyers' contract terms farmers should be vigilant aboutGrowers should check the annual terms of trade issued by buyers to make sure they are aware of all requirements and restrictions, say advisers. These terms apply for each crop… PARTNERSHIPSAdvice on registering trusts for farming partnershipsMany farming partnerships need to be aware of the rules regarding trust registration and for which there are only limited exceptions. The latest information from HMRC suggests many more farming… InsightsSee all PARTNERSHIPSWays farmers can collaborate to tackle costs and low pricesAn unfair characterisation or otherwise, farmers historically have had a reputation for being reluctant to co-operate with each other, often lagging behind other industries when it comes to working together.… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONEssex farm bought for £2m to showcase rewildingAn Essex farm is to showcase how rewilding can generate an income for landowners, while enhancing biodiversity and the environment. Landscape company Ground Control bought Grays Farm, in the village… BUSINESSWeetabix supporting local farmers during Covid-19Here at Weetabix, we’re proud of our heritage as a responsible business that has nourished the nation since 1932. A big part of this is our commitment to our Growers… PARTNERSHIPSThe scheme helping new entrants start joint venturesIn late September this year, the Scottish Government launched an initiative to bring together existing landowners and new entrants who are struggling to find a way into farming. The Scottish… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTWhat's it like being a father and son dairy team?Father and son team Richard and Tom Calver have a combined 69 years in farming, running a dairy herd and cheesemaking business. Based at Westcombe Dairy in east Somerset, the…
