farm business management
We can advise on day to day items which may be required for various financial and business purposes
Our Services Include:
FARM BUDGETS & CASHFLOW PROJECTIONS
CONTRACT FARMING
TENDERS
LANDLORD / TENANT
MATTERS
INTEGRATED LAND MANAGEMENT
PLANS
CARBON AUDITS
contract farming agreements
We can advise on setting up agreements, finding a contractor and negotiating terms. We can also be retained to monitor and advise on the operation to ensure it runs smoothly and be an independent advisor to allow transparency and fairness in its operation.
We can also prepare tenders for new contract farming opportunities that may arise for contractors, be it on arable, mixed or purely livestock enterprises.
farm budgets & cashflow projections
We assist with business planning, for banking purposes or for rental /
contract farming tenders, with each consultant able to provide this service.
integrated land management plans
Four of our team have the Farm Business Adviser Accreditation Scotland Scheme (FBAASS) qualifications meaning we can carry out ILMPs for any eligible farming business.
The grant aided scheme is useful for reviewing your business performance, be it financially, physically or environmentally, and for allowing a fresh pair of eyes to appraise your business. This can include an option appraisal if looking to change your farming policy.
It can also examine more specific aspects of your business, such as business efficiency, potential for organics or woodland, soil management and succession.
More information on the level of funding can be found here
Landlord / tenant matters
The firm advises both landlords and tenants on practical and professional matters relating to Agricultural Holdings Legislation in Scotland. This can be ongoing or a one off arrangement, and can include rent reviews, letting your farm, tenancy negotiations, advice on the type of tenancy to be used and waygoing valuations. Business plans for rental tenders can also be prepared.
cARBON AUDITs
With an increasing focus on natural capital, climate change and carbon accounting, Carbon Audits can be carried out under the Preparing for Sustainable Farming initiative or independently. Soil sampling and analysis for the PSF can also be undertaken. Our accredited FBAASS advisors can carry this out for you, with the potential for a grant towards the cost.
More information on grant funding and scheme requirements can be found here
https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/preparing-for-sustainable-farming–psf-/
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KEY CONTACTS
Allathan Associates
49 High Street, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 4EJ
Unit 2, Old Mart Site, Market Street, Maud, Aberdeenshire, AB42 4NH
01888 563464 office@allathanassociates.co.uk