Thank goodness the weather for this summer’s show season is being kind – something of a blessing for organisers and show visitors alike. Great gate turnouts at local shows this year will really help committees secure their shows for the future. So many have struggled with the cancellation of their events for the past couple […]
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SAYFC – back in action with passion, style and strength in epic Tug of War Finals The grand final of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) Tug of War competition held on Saturday at the Royal Highland Show, was another epic battle of passion, power and skill. Sponsored by Davidson & Robertson, the men’s […]
SAYFC’s will be pulling for the team in the national Tug of War final Vying for the top spot in the SAYFC Tug of War national finals at the Royal Highland Show this weekend will include title holders Ayr YFC ladies and Carluke YFC men’s tug of war teams. Saturday’s final will once again […]
Show tickets – rules, terms and conditions 1. The Cockermouth Show giveaway contest is open to registered users of Facebook, aged 18 or over. The competition will run from 18:00pm 18th July to Monday 25th July 4pm. The Turriff Show giveaway will run from 18.00 19th July to Wednesday 27th July. 2. All information detailing […]
SCOTTISH CHANGES IN TIMESCALES FOR NOTICES TO LEAVE It has been confirmed that following changes to residential letting legislation in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the notice periods for notices to leave have been reinstated to pre-covid timescales. Notices served between 7th April 2020 and 30th March 2022 required 3 or 6 months’ notice to […]
Looking to your future: Business succession Whether you want to safeguard the future of your business with a smooth transition to family, are planning for retirement or updating your will, it makes sense to understand your worth. Land and property values have increased significantly, so your assets are likely to be worth more too. Succession […]
The changing landscape for agriculture has led to an increasing demand for clients looking for diversification and development opportunities. As a result, D&R has seen growth of land coming to market with development potential and an increasing number of clients looking for guidance on diversification and grant led projects for the future. We are currently […]
Be prepared to plan properly for the future and be wary of knee jerk reactions It has never more been essential to have a holistic view of your business, to plan properly for the future – be that to make your farmland more profitable, making your diversifications and environmental best practices work harder for you, […]
Solar Parks are Hot Property – and the wind is blowing SOLAR PARKS: We are seeing significant demand from Renewable Energy developers for land to develop solar parks. If you have approximately 100ac of land (or more) with a southerly aspect, good irradiance* (usually close to the coast) and is close to an electricity grid […]
New Chair for CAAV in Northumbria and Cumbria Chris Edmunds, Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of CAAV, became the new Chair of the Northumbria and Cumbria branch of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) at their 104th AGM. Founded in 1910, CAAV is the UK’s specialist professional body representing, briefing, and qualifying those who advise […]