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
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
Three of our partners 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.
NOTE: Current topical projects include the Tenants Amnesty, whereby we are preparing a schedule of improvements and accompanying documentation (maps, photographic records) to support tenants improvements. The deadline for lodging these with landlords has been extended to 12th December 2020.
Want to know more?
KEY CONTACTS
steve.mackison@allathanassociates.co.uk
james.begg@allathanassociates.co.uk
bryan.chalmers@allathanassociates.co.uk
jane.oosterhof@allathanassociates.co.uk
rachel.houstoun@allathanassociates.co.uk
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