Agriculture

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the whole life of a given economy, providing food, raw materials, and employment opportunities. Batcheller Monkhouse offers advice to farmers and rural businesses on a wide range of agricultural issues.

Our rural professionals are greatly involved in the agricultural community, and provide a comprehensive farm management and consultancy service across the South East. Our teams will guide you by drawing on their extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. Whether you are considering an expansion, developing new enterprises, or need assistance reviewing your existing farm business, we can help.

Furthermore, we can advise on grant funding, environmental schemes and employment issues. See below our agricultural services:

AMC

The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC) has been providing farming loans and finance for over 90 years. Batcheller Monkhouse are AMC Authorised Agents and Valuers, thus we are the first port of call for farmers and rural businesses. Contact us for more information.

Farm Consultancy

Ensure your farm is achieving optimum output and maximum profitability. Consider a hands-on management approach, setting budgets, tracking performance, and recognising and seeking advice on outside pressures and influences.

Farm Business Reviews

A skilled analysis of existing enterprises and excellent knowledge of the wider marketplace is essential. It ensures that our clients’ farming businesses are ready to meet an ever changing and challenging agricultural climate.

Forestry and Woodlands

Woodland is a natural part of any farm or estate. Well managed woodland can provide commercial revenue, sporting potential, enhanced amenity value and carbon sequestration. Ensure you understand forestry and amenity management and the grants available.

Environmental Consultancy

The Countryside Stewardship Scheme can support your farm enterprise and deliver environmental improvements. Expert advice is critical particularly at the application stage.

Grants

The grants regime is always under review and application windows are often short. We are experienced in securing grant funding for a range of projects including holiday cottages, business space, leisure enterprises and community projects.

Employment and Recruitment

The recruitment and retention of staff is central to any farming business. We can manage the process from start to finish including advising on annual appraisals and contracts of employment.

Agricultural Tenancies

Whether we are acting for the landlord or tenant, our skills in legal and valuation principles lead the negotiation for our clients including rent reviews, tenancy succession, dilapidation claims and compensation.

Basic Payment Scheme

Dealing with the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) can be frustrating. Every year, Batcheller Monkhouse deals with hundreds of applications. There are very few scenarios we have not experienced and resolved. We can support you with the application process, appeals and entitlement trading.