agriculture

Farms and estates are much more than businesses. They are homes and often financial centres for extended families. Understanding both the commercial and the cultural aspects of farming and the wider agricultural sector is essential background to providing an effective legal service.

Areas we can help you with:

• Farm acquisitions and disposals
• Single payment scheme
• Option agreements
• Diversification, planning and change of use
• Rights of way and public access
• Environmental law
• European law
• Employment, health and safety
• Tenancies and rent reviews
• Succession claims
• Gravel extraction and waste disposal
• Wind power and telecommunication masts
• Compensation
• Arbitration
• Contract farming arrangements
• Tax and inheritance planning

Agricultural issues can often be complicated but here at Ashton Graham we have the expertise and knowledge to get to the heart of the issue. We'll work closely with other parties and organisations to ensure a seamless service is offered to resolve the situation.

We play an active role with the Farmer's Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and the Best Alternative Land Enterprise (BALE) award, which we have sponsored since its inception.

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