Budget live on FWi – read the transcript
Read the transcript of our live coverage of the Budget on Wednesday (21 March) with expert analysts explaining the implications for farmers.
Our lineup of experts (listed below) included representatives from the NFU’s economics team, rural accountants, tax experts and farming consultants.
Here’s a list of some of the things to look out for in Budget 2012.
OUR PANEL
Michael Parker and Philip Bicknell, NFU
Phil is the chief economic adviser, and Michael is head of tax at the NFU.
Carlton Collister, Landtax
Carlton brings a wealth of agricultural tax experience after more than 20 years with Grant Thornton. He combines specialist industry knowledge with a practical approach.
Claire Harris, Withers law firm
Claire is a solicitor in the Landed Estates Group at law firm Withers and advises clients on trust, tax and succession issues specific to rural landowners.
Catherine Vickery, Old Mill
Catherine is a rural tax expert at specialist farm accountants Old Mill.
Andrew Arnott, Saffery Champness chartered accountant
Andrew works within the firm’s private wealth and estates group, assisting a wide variety of businesses.
Ian Ashbridge, Bidwells
Ian is an agribusiness consultant and manages farms for clients as part of a new team at Bidwells.
Tim Price, NFU Mutual
Tim provides comment on all aspects of farm business, including rural crime and weather-related events, risk management, pensions and inheritance tax.