| Welcome to Chavereys Rural business has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Farming has always been a cyclical industry and the last decade saw sustained recession followed by a dramatic increase in cereal prices since Summer 2007.
| NEWS:Factsheet available on Budget 2008 | |  | | | Asset values and incomes have increased dramatically since Summer 2007, especially in the cereals and milk sectors. The saying "up corn, down horn" is very apt. The livestock sector is suffering from high feed costs, especially pigs and poultry. Capital taxes remain a significant threat to high net worth families wishing to retain control of and pass assets to the younger generations. | | | Diversification has become the buzzword in the countryside. The financial and resultant tax effects of this are significant and are often considered too late or not at all. | | | Changes to the Single Farm Payment occupation rules and recent changes to tax legislation continue to make this a lively sector for good specialist accounting and tax advice. | | | Change is a good thing provided you plan for the consequences and avoid the risks. | | | Chavereys provides comprehensive specialist advice on all of these matters and will help tailor your business to you and not you to your business. | |
