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Starting up an agricultural business

There are various and specific rules and regulations that must be adhered to when keeping farm livestock and managing land. This guide aims to compile many of these requirements and useful links to further detail.

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Renewable energy opportunities

The main incentive for new and young entrants is a profitable business which provides good opportunities for business growth. Whilst there has been interest in, and uptake of, farm diversification opportunities for some time, there has, in recent years, been significant growth in interest in renewable energy opportunities and the potential for growing non-food crops.

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Employing people

Employing people can be a daunting thought, or is it just common sense? Employees are most firms’ greatest assets, so it’s worth spending a bit of time making sure you get it right. This note summarises some of the main points to consider.

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