Farming and capital allowances – the advantages and pitfalls

Farming and capital allowances – the advantages and pitfalls

Capital allowances are a useful form of tax relief for businesses that need to invest in expensive plant and machinery to operate successfully, including many farm enterprises. There are a number of different types, but they all essentially fulfil the same function –...
The importance of cashflow forecasts

The importance of cashflow forecasts

Traditionally, bank finance for farming businesses has been secured on the assets of the enterprise. With land often wholly owned by families and passed down the generations, this has meant those assets were enough to renew overdraft facilities or secure new lending....