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TenantFarmersAssociation

Members Benefits Handbook 2018/2019

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CONTENTS Page No.

FOREWORD 7

1.0 ABOUT THE TFA 9

1.1 TFA National Officers 9

1.2 TFA Regional Officers 10

1.3 TFA Head Office Staff 11

1.4 TFA Regional Map 13

1.5 TFA Officers by Region 15

2.0 ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT 19

2.1 Advice from Head Office 19

2.2 Legal Helpline 20

2.3 Recommended Professionals 21

3.0 INFORMATION WHEN YOU WANT IT 23 3.1 Membership pack 23

3.2 TFA Newsletter 23

3.3 TFA e-Bulletins (e-News and e-Bites) 23

3.4 Guidance Notes 23

3.5 Briefing Notes 24

3.6 Rent Databank 25

3.7 Tenancy Opportunities 25

3.8 Websites 25

3.9 Email Alerts 26

3.10 Social Media 26

3.11 Member Meetings 27

3.12 Shows and Events 27


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4.0 SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE TIME 29

4.1 TFA Cymru 29

4.2 Lobbying Government 29

4.3 Lobbying Parliament 30

4.4 Brexit 30

4.5 Contact with Landlords 30

4.6 Professional Bodies 31

4.7 Other Farming Organisations 31

4.8 Media 31

4.9 Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG) 31

4.10 FBT10+ 32

5.0 TFA LEGAL PROTECTION INSURANCE 33

6.0 AFFILIATIONS 35 6.1 bira bank 35

6.2 Equine Business Guide 36

6.3 Farmers Guardian 37

6.4 Farmers Weekly 38 6.5 Farmplan 39 6.6 Fresh Start Land Partnerships Service 39 6.7 Henderson Insurance Brokers 39 6.8 The John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook 40 6.9 Leaf (Linking Environment and Farming) 41 6.10 Make it Cheaper 42 6.11 The Northern Farmer 43 6.12 Solway Recycling Ltd 43 6.13 Three Counties Farmer 44 6:14 Wire (Women in Rural Enterprise) 44

Appendix 1 RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY 47


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FOREWORD

Dear Member,

Welcome to the latest edition of your Members’ Handbook, which will provide you with a wealth of information to assist you to get the most out of your TFA membership. The TFA remains the only organisation dedicated to representing the interests of the tenanted sector of agriculture.

As you leaf through this handbook, you will see how you can access our advisory services, obtain relevant information through our broad range of publications and how we are working on your behalf with other organisations and at all levels of Government. Please ensure to take a look at the affiliations section which has a growing number of opportunities for you to obtain carefully selected products and services which could save you significant sums of money in the process.

There is no doubt that as an industry we are facing significant change. Whether in London or Cardiff the TFA is at the forefront of discussions with Government about ensuring the profitability and resilience of agriculture and its vital tenanted sector in the post Brexit era. No other organisation stands up for the tenanted sector of agriculture to the extent that TFA and TFA Cymru do, day in and day out.

I am always pleased to receive your views about the services that we provide for our members and how we can seek to further improve our offering for the benefit of you, your businesses, homes and families.

A big thank you to all our TFA Recommended Professionals and Affiliates who have taken advertising space in this handbook helping us to cover the costs of its production and distribution.

With very best wishes

George Dunn, BA MSc FRAgS

TFA Chief Executive


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Special Farmers Weekly subscription offer for TFA members

Choose how you want to read Farmers Weekly and save over 50%*

Call 0330 333 9694 and quote code 3259www.fwsubs.co.uk/3259

Your subscription includes:• The latest industry news so you can keep up-to-date

• Tips, advice and learning from other farmers like you

• Practical solutions to help you maximise profitability

• All the current stock and sale prices at your fingertips

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Contact Christopher Findley, Partner E [email protected] T +44 (0)20 7783 3623Neil Emerson, Partner E [email protected] T +44 (0)20 7783 3579Bircham Dyson Bell LLP 50 Broadway London SW1H 0BL www.bdb-law.co.uk

FIND US ON

SPECIALIST ADVICE TO TENANTSOn all types of agricultural tenancies and occupancy agreements; rent review and tenancy disputes. How we can help:Animal health and welfare issues | EU farm support regimes |

Family partnerships and business structures | Landlord and tenant

issues | Planning and development | Sporting and riparian rights |

The sale and purchase of farms and estates | Trusts and tax planning

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PRINTFarmers Weekly magazine delivered to your work or home every week

*Savings based on annual cover price of £158.10. All prices are for a 1 year subscription and are subject to VAT where applicable.

£102 – saving 35% *

PRINT & TABLETDownload Farmers Weekly to your tablet every Thursday and get the print edition delivered to your door. It’s only £22 more to get both!

£124 – saving over 50% * (+ £12.40 VAT = £136.40)

TABLETAll the great content from Farmers Weekly magazine now on your tablet.Get it a day early – download to your tablet every Thursday

£102 – saving 35% *

(+ £20.40 VAT = £122.40)

Special Farmers Weekly subscription offer for TFA members

Choose how you want to read Farmers Weekly and save over 50%*

Call 0330 333 9694 and quote code 3259www.fwsubs.co.uk/3259

Your subscription includes:• The latest industry news so you can keep up-to-date

• Tips, advice and learning from other farmers like you

• Practical solutions to help you maximise profitability

• All the current stock and sale prices at your fingertips

• Full unlimited access to all the content on FWi.co.uk

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1.0 ABOUT THE TFA

1.1 TFANationalOfficers


James GrayNational Chairman

Mark CoulmanNational Vice-Chairman

Robert MartinJunior National Vice-Chairman/TreasurerContact Christopher Findley, Partner E [email protected] T +44 (0)20 7783 3623

Neil Emerson, Partner E [email protected] T +44 (0)20 7783 3579Bircham Dyson Bell LLP 50 Broadway London SW1H 0BL www.bdb-law.co.uk

FIND US ON

SPECIALIST ADVICE TO TENANTSOn all types of agricultural tenancies and occupancy agreements; rent review and tenancy disputes. How we can help:Animal health and welfare issues | EU farm support regimes |

Family partnerships and business structures | Landlord and tenant

issues | Planning and development | Sporting and riparian rights |

The sale and purchase of farms and estates | Trusts and tax planning

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1.2 TFARegionalOfficers

Keith FaulknerWest Midlands

Robert MartinNorth West

Mark PetersSouth East

Mark CoulmanEast Midlands

Helen RadmoreSouth West

Robin WatersEast

Jeremy WalkerWessex

Dennis MathesonTFA Cymru

Stephen WyrillNorth East


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1.3 TFAHeadOfficeStaff

Kim WiggintonMembership Co-ordinator

Julia MeadowsCommunications &Events Co-ordinator

Lynette SteelFarm Policy Adviser

Caroline FootAdviser

George DunnChief Executive

Sara SumnerAdviser

Andrea JonesAccounts Administrator

Sharon DunnPersonal Assistant to the National Chairman and

Chief Executive


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TFA South West Farm Walk 2017

TFA clinic at Beef Expo 2017

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1.4 TFA Regional Map

The regional map below illustrates the TFA regions. The table overleaf identifies counties in each coloured region, outlining the TFA officer for the area.

01 South West02 South East03 East04 East Midlands05 West Midlands06 North West07 North East08 TFA Cymru09 WessexSTFA


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1.5 TFA Officers by Region

The table below identifies our regions by location and colour code, highlighting the inclusive counties and also advising the TFA Officers for each area.

01 South WestCornwallDevon

Helen RadmoreChair

T: 01822 852546

Jeremy Oatey Vice Chairman

T: 01752 816330M: 07774 865199

02 South EastBerkshireEast SussexHampshireIsle of WightKentSurreyWest Sussex

Mark PetersChairman

T: 01273 812389M: 07711 723713

Ian McCubbine Vice-Chairman

M: 07850 610400

James Gray National Chairman

T: 01962 760204 M: 07854 504185

03 EastBedfordshireBuckinghamshireCambridgeshireEssexHertfordshireNorfolkNorthamptonshireSuffolk

Robin WatersChairman

T: 01787 222378M: 07974 795028

Nigel RichardsVice-Chairman

T: 01908 217766M: 07802 721305

04 East MidlandsLeicestershireLincolnshire NottinghamshireWarwickshire

Mark CoulmanChairman

T: 01724 798079M: 07739 034815

Sam BrownVice-Chairman

T: 01530 260345M: 07816 609056

05 West MidlandsCheshire DerbyshireHerefordshireShropshireStaffordshireWorcestershire

Keith FaulknerChairman

T: 01694 731363M: 07950 024249

Chris WilsonVice-Chairman

T: 01743 884648M: 07989 970826


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∑ Agricultural Tenancy Law

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∑ Land & Property Valuations

∑ Farms/Land Letting Arrangements &

Tenancy Applications

∑ Planning/Environmental

∑ Representation of clients in Arbitration,

Tribunal & Public Inquiry

∑ Rent Reviews

∑ Dispute Resolution Services

∑ SSSI’s & Basic Payment Scheme

∑ Sale of Farms, Land, Development &

Residential Property

LAND, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS ADVISERSDOING BUSINESS WHERE IT MATTERS MOST TO YOUStart a conversation and contact your local team:

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Alnwick t 01665 603231 Bedale t 01677 425301

Newcastle t 0191 6053480 Shiptonthorpe t 01430 876010

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1.5 TFA Officers by Region continues

06 North WestCumbriaLancashire

Robert MartinChairman

T: 01697 476261M: 07880 731839

Christine ScottVice-Chair

T: 01200 446631M: 07969 539889

07 North EastClevelandDurhamNorth HumbersideNorthumberlandNorth YorkshireSouth YorkshireWest YorkshireEast Riding of Yorkshire

Stephen WyrillChairman

T: 01748 811643M: 07754 582600

David CupitVice-Chairman

T: 01423 360825M: 07808 946904

08 TFA CymruNorth WalesSouth Wales

Dennis MathesonChairman

T: 01691 780584

Elwyn EvansNorth Vice-Chairman

T: 01407 840267M: 07977 588153

Glyn JonesSouth Vice-Chairman

T: 01974 282425

09 WessexBuckinghamshireDorsetGloucestershireOxfordshireSomersetWiltshire

Jeremy WalkerChairman

T: 01823 412353M: 07773 345213

Brian BradleyVice-Chairman

T: 01202 848214M: 07768 194407

STFAScotland Christopher Nicholson

ChairmanT: 01988 500423


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TFA East Region Spring 2018 Members Meeting

TFA clinic at the Welsh Winter Fair 2017

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2.0 ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT

Once you have paid your TFA membership, at no additional cost, you are provided with one to one advice on all agricultural and agricultural tenancy issues, by telephone, email, letter, fax and, when required, face-to-face from the TFA Head Office.

If you need assistance, please telephone 0118 930 6130.

2.1 AdvicefromHeadOffice

GeorgeDunn,BAMScFRAgS-ChiefExecutive

George Dunn studied Agricultural Economics at Nottingham and Reading Universities before working as an Economist at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries & Food in Whitehall, London. He then spent four years as Rural Economics Adviser to the Country Landowners Association before joining the Tenant Farmers Association as Chief Executive in January 1997.

He was appointed a member of the Properties Committee of the National Trust in 2001 and it’s Rural Enterprise Panel in 2004 and is now a Specialist Volunteer for agricultural and land use matters. He served as a Trustee of the Farming Community Network for seven years and as its Chairman for the last five of those years standing down at the end of 2015. He served as a member of DEFRA’s Future of Farming Group and is a continuing member of the Tenancy Reform Industry Group and the Welsh Government Strategic Partnership group for agriculture. He is active in his local church and a director of an Academy school near Reading. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Societies.

LynetteSteel–TFAFarmPolicyAdviser

Lynette Steel graduated from Harper Adams University in 2009 after studying Rural Enterprise and Land Management. She then went on to work for Holstein UK for six years immersing herself within the UK dairy industry. Following this she worked for an agricultural merchants, setting up their Sales & Marketing department. Lynette will be advising members on a range of topics including Basic Payment Schemes, Environmental Stewardship, other agricultural schemes and grants and post Brexit agricultural policy issues in England and Wales.

Growing up on the family’s dairy farm in Cornwall, Lynette now farms alongside her husband on a tenanted arable holding in Hampshire and has within the last few years become an integral part of running the business whilst overseeing the introduction of a commercial sheep enterprise and running of a HLS scheme.


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CarolineFootBSc(Hons)PgDMRICSFAAV–TFAAdviser

Caroline Foot joined the TFA Head Office Team as an Adviser in January 2018. Having grown up on a tenanted family farm in Cornwall, Caroline always knew she wanted to work in the agricultural sector. She graduated in 2011 after studying Rural Resource Management at Reading University, a course focussing on everything rural, agricultural and environmental. She then completed a postgraduate course in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams in 2015. This focussed slightly more on the legal and technical aspects of the rural sector and allowed Caroline to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor.

Caroline is now a fully qualified Rural Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer, and has worked in the rural advisory sector in Devon and Cornwall since graduating from Reading University. Before joining the TFA’s team, Caroline worked for Luscombe Maye in South Devon and Stags, in Launceston, Cornwall. Caroline partly works from her home in Devon, and likes to return to the family farm as often as possible. She enjoys being in the countryside, walking the South West Coast Path and in Dartmoor (luckily both are within easy reach of Caroline’s home), as well as camping when the weather allows!

SaraSumner,BSc(Hons)MRICSFAAV–TFAAdviser

Sara Sumner is currently on maternity leave, expected back in January 2019. She is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and is a fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (FAAV), with over 12 years of rural surveying experience. Her degree is in Rural Estate Management which she studied for at Seale-Hayne College, University of Plymouth and graduated in 2004.

Post graduation and prior to joining the TFA as an Adviser in 2011, she qualified and worked as a Chartered Surveyor with Robert H Hicks & Co in North Devon. Sara is a farmer’s daughter, having been brought up on a traditional Devon mixed farm.

2.2 LegalHelpline(non-farmingandnon-tenancyissues)

Members needing advice on any non-farming business related legal matter (for example employment matters, contract issues or liability claims) or taxation issues, can contact a legal helpline. This is provided for TFA members by Stephensons Solicitors, through our affiliation with the Legal Protection Group (LPG). It is available 24 hours a day although, depending on the query, the helpline may need to arrange to call you back with a specialist adviser.

Members accessing the helpline need to say they are members of the Tenant Farmers Association and quote policy reference LPGBTE016. The telephone number to use is 03448406345.


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2.3 RecommendedProfessionals

The TFA works with 61 professional chartered surveyors, solicitors and accountants who have been selected by the Regional Committees of the TFA for their expertise in dealing with landlord tenant matters following recommendations made by TFA members. More information about individual Recommended Professionals can be found in Appendix 1 on page 47 of this handbook or by contacting TFA Head Office.

Each Recommended Professional has agreed to be bound by terms and conditions established by the TFA to ensure that TFA members are receiving the best possible service. The full terms and conditions appear in Appendix 1. Some Recommended Professionals also offer preferential fee rates to TFA members. The TFA keeps in regular contact with the Recommended Professionals to ensure a two-way flow of information between the TFA and the agents, solicitors and accountants who are operating at the cutting edge of the landlord/tenant system. This makes certain that members of the TFA are being well served. The regular dialogue is enhanced by holding two formal meetings each year with the Recommended Professionals; one held in each of the regions and one on a national basis normally in London.

Many of the Recommended Professionals are also able to act for members who have the benefit of the TFA’s Legal Expenses Insurance through DAS or LPG. When doing so, the Recommended Professional will liaise with both the insurers and TFA Head Office when there is a claim under the policy. Details of those Recommended Professionals who are able to act under the terms of each policy are provided against their individual listings in Appendix 1.

When using a Recommended Professional please remember to mention that you have been referred to them by the TFA.


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Y Trallwng / Welshpool01938 536 405

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@ agriadvisor [email protected]

Cwmni cyfreithiol dwyieithog, sy’n arbenigo mewn materion gwledig

● Cyngor ar gynllun y PAC / Brexit● CAP scheme / Brexit advice

● Materion Tenantiaethau● Tenancy matters

● ● Wills and Probate

● Cynllunio Ystâd● Estate planning

● Trosglwyddiadau Tir● Land transfers

● Gwasanaethau Cyfryngdod● Mediation Services

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3.0 INFORMATIONWHENYOUWANTIT

3.1 MembershipPackMembers, on joining the TFA, are provided with a Membership Pack. The pack contains a full range of TFA literature, Guidance Notes, background information and information on the varied special offers available to members.

3.2 TFANewsletterTFA members receive six issues of the TFA News every year. The main aims of the newsletters are to highlight important policy developments to members, provide up to-date information and raise awareness on a wide range of issues. TFA Cymru members also receive six issues of the TFA Cymru newsletter. The newsletters aim to provide information on topical issues specific to Wales. The newsletter is presented in both Welsh and English.

3.3 TFAe-Bulletins(e-Newsande-Bites)Each week, the TFA distributes an email bulletin to members outlining recent activities, documents which have been published on the website over the previous week, forthcoming meetings and other items of interest. The format changes every other week, so you will receive a longer e-News one week where stories are more in depth and because we know your time is precious the following week you get a shorter e-Bites which gives you more of a flavour of what the hot topics are while still allowing you to read more if you want via a web link.

3.4 GuidanceNotesThe TFA’s Guidance Notes deal with issues which have long term application for tenant farmers. The following Guidance Notes are available either on the TFA’s website or in hard copy from TFA Head Office.

NewTenancies• Applying For a Tenancy• Checklist for a New Farm Business Tenancy• Model Farm Business Tenancy Agreement• Registering a Lease and Payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax

RentReview• Practical Issues on Rent Reviews• Rent Reviews Under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – Productive

Capacity and Related Earning Capacity• Rent Reviews under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 - The Value of

Farmhouses• The Arbitration Process for Rent Reviews (under the Arbitration Act 1996).


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Succession• Tenancy Succession under the 1986 Agricultural Holdings Act• How to Approach the Livelihood test for Tenancy Succession under the

Agricultural Holdings Act 1986• How to Approach the Commercial Unit Test for Tenancy Succession under

the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986

EndofTenancy• Notices to Quit• End of Tenancy Considerations for Farm Tenants in England• End of Tenancy Considerations for Farm Tenants in Wales• What to Do if Your Landlord Seeks Planning Permission for Change of Use

on Your Farm • Compulsory Purchase and Compensation for Tenant Farmers

OtherTenancyMatters• Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 Tenancies Summary of Repairing Obligations

under the ‘Model Clauses’ in England• Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 Tenancies Summary of Repairing Obligations

under the ‘Model Clauses’ in England.• The Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order

2006 Explained• Agricultural Tenancies – Improvements and Fixtures• Game Damage and Disturbance Compensation

OtherTopics• Livestock Worrying – Prosecutions Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock)

Act 1953 and the Animals Act 1971• Example Protected Tenancy for a Farm Worker• Example Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a Farm Worker

3.5 BriefingNotes

The best way you can ensure that you are well briefed on day-to-day issues is by signing up to receive our weekly e-Bulletins (see above). From time to time, we will use specific briefing notes to cover more complex issues of immediate concern. These will be published online and will also be made available in hard copy to TFA members on request.


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3.6 RentDatabankComparable evidence of rent settlements is always hard to find. The TFA monitors rent trends and has collated, with the help of TFA members, a comprehensive and unique Rent Databank. The Rent Databank provides a valuable bench marking tool, allowing members to make a comparison to gauge if their rent is competitive with others. The TFA Rent Databank is accessible to all members on the TFA website and is fully searchable. For further information please contact Head Office.

The Rent Databank is only as good as the information provided by members so please ensure to let us know the outcome of all rent reviews whether they end up with a change in the rent or a standstill. Information can be provided in hard copy with the forms issued with the regular TFA News, online through the Rent Databank page in the members’ area of the TFA website or by calling one of the Advisers at Head Office. All information is kept confidential and data is published anonymously.

3.7 TenancyOpportunities

The TFA has dedicated an area on the TFA website to bring together information about available tenanted holdings throughout England and Wales. Landlords and their agents keep the TFA informed of new opportunities and the TFA also harvests information from a wide range of sources to create a unique, comprehensive list of opportunities for TFA members to view. New tenancy opportunities are usually put onto the website each Monday, with an email alert sent out to notify members. Brief details are also put into the weekly e-bulletins.

Whilst the TFA cannot find you a farm or write your business plan, the TFA can offer its members advice on preparing tender documents and for interviews in order to maximise your chances of success.

3.8 Websites- www.tfa.org.uk and www.tfacymru.org.uk

As well as providing members with direct access to specially developed services such as the TFA Rent Databank and a database of tenancy opportunities, the TFA websites give members immediate access to all fields of information compiled by the TFA, such as:

• TFA Briefing Notes• TFA Guidance Notes• TFA Newsletters• TFA consultation responses and lobbying documents• TFA template documents• Reports of Meetings with Representatives of Landlords


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• TFA media releases• TFA conference transcripts• Agricultural Land Tribunal Reports

Accesstothewebsite:

To log on to the websites, members are required to enter their membership number and their postcode. When entering your postcode, please ensure to include the space. Please check your details online and if anything needs changing, either do so online or contact Head Office to get them changed.

Membership ID: 50555 (Example only) Postcode: BH3 5PP (Example only)

Record your login details

Membership No.: Postcode:

3.9 EmailAlertsMatters about which the TFA considers members should be informed immediately will be reported to members by an email alert. We will also circulate details of tenancy opportunities by email alert due to the tight deadlines often associated with making applications. To receive these alerts, members should make sure that they have provided Head Office with an up-to-date email address.

3.10 SocialMediaThe TFA and TFA Cymru are on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. This is a quick and easy way to keep in touch with us and to get updates on the latest news in the agricultural sector, as it impacts on tenant farmers.

Connect with us:

www.facebook.com/tenantfarmersassociation

www.twitter.com/tenantfarmers

www.twitter.com/TFACymru

www.instagram.com/tfacomms


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3.11 MemberMeetings

From time to time the TFA will arrange to hold member meetings throughout the country which allow members to meet Head Office staff and to hear topical presentations from interesting speakers. They provide a forum for discussion and members can also raise individual concerns on a face-to-face basis. Dates, times and venues for member meetings for TFA and TFA Cymru are advertised to members in advance of them taking place and we aim to move them around England and Wales so that all members have the opportunity to attend.

Meetings and farm walks are run on a demand-led basis. If members would like to have a meeting in their local area to discuss topical issues, such as an issue on an estate, or something specific to your area, the TFA is happy to facilitate requests. If you would like a meeting to be arranged in your area please contact Head Office.

3.12 ShowsandEvents

In 2018/19 the TFA will be at a variety of shows and technical events up and down the country. These are prime opportunities to meet the TFA team and seek advice on any tenancy issues that you may have.

Some dates and venues for 2019 are yet to be confirmed. Finalised details are sent out on TFA flyers prior to each event. All meetings, walks and shows which the TFA attend are published on the website under the Calendar of Events.

* No TFA stand at this event. Please contact TFA Head Office for a specific appointment.


VisittheTFAStandin2018at:RoyalCornwallShowWadebridge, Cornwall 7, 8 & 9 June*CerealsBoothby Graffoe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire 12 & 13 JuneGreatYorkshireShowHarrogate, Yorkshire 10, 11 & 12 July*RoyalWelshShowRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 23, 24, 25 & 26 JulyNSASheepThree Counties Showground, Malvern 18 JulyWelshWinterFairRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 26 & 27 November

VisittheTFAStandin2019at:RoyalCornwallShowWadebridge, Cornwall 6, 7 & 8 June

*CerealsTBC TBC

GreatYorkshireShowHarrogate, Yorkshire 9, 10 & 11 July

RoyalWelshShowRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 22, 23, 24 & 25 July

WelshWinterFairRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells 25 & 26 November

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PROPERTYAND BUSINESSCONSULTANTSCommitted, recommended professionalsto the Tenant Farmers Association throughout the East Midlands and East Anglia.

•Tenancy Issues•Rent reviews•Succession•Dispute resolution•Expert witness•Compulsory purchase•Compensation•Valuations•Business consultancy•Basic Payment Scheme•AMC agents•Renewable energy

Spalding office: 01775 [email protected]@brown-co.com

Banbury office: 01295 [email protected]

Huntingdon office: 01480 [email protected]

Residential. Commercial. Agricultural.

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SEEK OUTPROFESSIONAL PROPERTY ADVICE

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4.0 SUPPORTINGYOUALLTHETIME

4.1 TFACymru

TFA Cymru is the respected voice of the tenanted sector of agriculture within Wales. TFA Cymru is fully engaged with the Welsh Government across a wide range of policy

areas including the ongoing work on preparing Wales and its agricultural sector for Brexit. TFA Cymru is represented on a number of Welsh Government stakeholder groups including the Cabinet Secretary’s Roundtable on Brexit and its Land Use subgroup. It also has regular meetings with RPW, Natural Resources Wales, Farming Connect and other Welsh stakeholders. Through the TFA’s Chief Executive, TFA Cymru has a seat on “Amaeth Cymru” the Welsh Government and industry partnership group for Welsh agriculture. TFA Cymru members have a dedicated newsletter in both English and Welsh, a Welsh Language web portal and access to the full range of TFA member benefits.

4.2 LobbyingGovernment

The TFA keeps in regular contact with Government Ministers and Officials in Whitehall and Cardiff to ensure that the views of members are represented at the highest levels of Government. Our lobbying of the Government seeks to ensure that when policy decisions are made or changes in legislation proposed, the views of the tenanted sector of agriculture are known, understood and appreciated by the decision-makers. We respond to all relevant Government consultation documents and draft policy statements. Whilst most of our time is spent with DEFRA in England and the Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs Directorate of the Welsh Government, we are also involved with a host of other Government Departments including the Treasury on matters of taxation, Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy in relation to the functions of the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Government’s wider Industrial Strategy and the Department for Housing Communities and Local Government on planning. Our lobbying of Government extends to all relevant statutory agencies including the Rural Payments Agency, Rural Payments Wales, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales.


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4.3 LobbyingParliament

It is vitally important for the TFA to lobby MPs and Peers in Westminster and members of the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. The TFA provides briefing for Parliamentary and Assembly debates and provides assistance with Parliamentary and Assembly questions relevant to the needs of the tenanted sector in agriculture. We meet with the opposition spokespeople from the non-Government parties to brief them on issues of concern. From time to time, the TFA also seeks to ask MPs and AMs to raise formal questions of Government Ministers to highlight important issues of concern to tenant farmers or to table Early Day Motions on relevant topics. The TFA regularly contributes to Committee Inquiries of both the English Parliament and Welsh Assembly and is often asked to provide oral evidence on specific topics.

4.4 Brexit

With less than a year remaining before we formally leave the European Union in March 2019, there is still much to do to prepare for both the implementation period and life beyond Brexit. There has certainly been a considerable amount of activity already to get us to this point following the vote in June 2016. The TFA is fully engaged across both England and Wales to ensure that the tenanted sector of agriculture is taken into account in all of the planning necessary for our post Brexit future. With policy options emerging in both England and Wales, we now have the opportunity to shape the future regulatory and support framework that will be available to agriculture into the long term. We will keep members updated on all important developments and ensure to represent your interests effectively and purposefully.

4.5 ContactwithLandlords

The TFA meets regularly with representatives of major rural landlords including the National Trust, Duchy of Cornwall, Duchy of Lancaster, Crown Estate, Church Commissioners, the Defence Estates and Local Authorities. We also engage regularly with the Country Land and Business Association which represents the interests’ of private landlords throughout the country. The notes from these meetings can be found on the TFA’s website.


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4.6 ProfessionalBodies

The TFA has regular engagement with the bodies which represent the professionals that operate in the agricultural tenanted sector including the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Association of Chief Estates Surveyors and Property Managers in the Public Sector (ACES) and the Agricultural Law Association.

4.7 OtherFarmingOrganisations

The TFA has close links with a host of other farming organisations both informally and formally through various stakeholder groups. In particular, the TFA is working closely with the NFU and CLA on matters relating to Brexit. We are also building alliances with environmental, consumer interest and animal welfare groups in the development of new policy frameworks beyond Brexit.

4.8 Media

The TFA has extensive contacts in national, regional and industry media who are sent regular media briefings by the Association to keep them up to date with what is happening in our sector. Increasingly the TFA is becoming more involved in social media, web forums and blogs.

4.9 TenancyReformIndustryGroup

After a period of time in hibernation, DEFRA recalled the Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG) to advise it on issues that it needed to take into consideration for the tenanted sector of agriculture in planning for the post Brexit era. As well as the TFA, TRIG has members from organisations representing landlords, young farmers and professional bodies. In reconvening the group, DEFRA removed the need for it to reach decisions on a unanimous basis which has enabled it to make recommendations on a majority basis. As a result, TRIG has provided government with five detailed reports covering matters relating to Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancies, Agricultural Tenancies Act 1995 tenancies, taxation, County Council Smallholdings and entry/exit. All of these reports are available in the public documents section of the TFA website. The TFA believes that TRIG is a very important body ensuring that tenancy matters are taken into consideration at the heart of Government policy planning.


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4.10 FBT10+

With the launch in 2015 of our FBT10+ campaign targeted at increasing average lengths of term on Farm Business Tenancies to 10 years or more, we

achieved significant coverage of the problems associated with short lengths of tenancy term and the need to increase average lengths for farm business resilience, environmental and soil quality purposes. In planning for post Brexit policy, the Government has understood the need to encourage longer lengths of tenancy to ensure the prosperity and resilience of the tenanted sector of agriculture. It has also been pleasing to see the latest statistics from the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers showing significant improvement in average lengths of term for the first time in many years. Although the average length of term across all lettings was measured at around 4.5 years it was pleasing to see the average length of term for lettings including houses and buildings reaching over 14 years in comparison to just over 10 years in the year previous. Many landlords, including some institutional landlords, are now routinely looking to let for longer periods of time. The TFA is continuing to lobby for longer lengths of term and for amendments to the taxation and legislative environments to encourage landlords to do so.

Too Short ForToo Long

Farming HelpFour national charities providing confidential

help to the farming community

Addington Fund, FCN, RABI & RSABI

Helpline: 03000 111999 (Available 365 days a year from 7am‐11pm)

www.farminghelp.co.uk


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5.0 TFALEGALPROTECTIONINSURANCE

The TFA and Legal Protection Group (LPG) are working together to provide this unique insurance which is available only to TFA members at a cost, including insurance premium tax, of £386.00. With the cost of legal disputes continuing to escalate, this policy provides TFA members with cover that will provide at least a significant contribution towards the costs involved in tenancy related and other disputes up to a maximum level of indemnity of £50,000 in each case. In summary, the areas of cover available under the terms of the policy are as follows:

• Arbitration and Tribunal hearings on agricultural tenancy disputes (for example rent reviews, notices to quit and succession).

• HMRC tax, PAYE and VAT investigations protection.

• Employment disputes and compensation awards.

• Defence of legal rights.

• Statutory licence appeals.

• Property protection and personal injury.

• Contract disputes.

For full written details or an application form, please contact Head Office or visit the TFA website www.tfa.org.uk to download a copy of the information or an application form.

Having switched to LPG from our previous provider, DAS, in August 2017, those members with renewal dates before July 2018 will continue to be covered under the terms of the insurance provided by DAS. Other members will have continuing claims that were opened during the time they were covered by the DAS insurance and may still have claims that have to be opened under the terms of a previous DAS policy depending on the date of occurrence of the insured incident. Any members who need further advice or information in relation to this crossover period should contact TFA head office.


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6.0 AFFILIATIONS

6.1 birabank

TFA’sonlyapprovedfinancepartner.

The TFA and bira bank are working in partnership to provide lending and savings for both your business and personal needs. This facility is open to TFA members who have been a member for six months or more.

Lending:

Rates - competitive fixed rates which will remain unaltered for the duration of the loan, regardless of whether rates rise or fall during the lifetime of the agreement.

Loans - normally an advance of up to 80% of the total cost including VAT is available. All of their loans feature no admin or early redemption charges.

All items of a capital nature or connected with the business i.e. cars, vans, trucks, tractors, farm equipment, computers, machinery, point of sale equipment, alarm and security systems, new shop-fittings and showrooms etc. can be financed.

Repayment - must be made using a standing order arrangement and should not be less than £20 per month. The maximum repayment period is 60 months but computers must be repaid within 48 months.

Insurance - please note that comprehensive insurance of all items covered by the loan agreement is the responsibility of the member.

Savings:

A range of saving accounts from regular savers to deposit accounts and ISA’s. To see their full range, visit the savings section of their website.

Further information - please contact David Pears or Frank Burton at bira bank, quoting TFA as a reference, on telephone number 0121 446 6688 or email: [email protected]. Further information can be obtained from the bira bank website: www.birabank.co.uk

* Please note that a copy of your latest accounts may be required for credit assessment purposes particularly if you are using the facility for the first time. The TFA receives a small commission every time a member enters into a new scheme. This commission helps the TFA to maintain lower membership rates for its members.


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• Land Agents, Auctioneers & Valuers

• Rural Property Consultants

• Farm & Rural Business Advisers

• Property Lettings & Management

• Rural & Equestrian Property Agents

• Property Agency & Acquisition

• Renewable Energy & Telecoms

• Planning & Development Advisers

• Compulsory Purchase & Compensation

• Plant, Machinery & Livestock

• Client Accounting

• Dispute Resolution

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6.2EquineBusinessGuide

Agro Business Consultants are excited to bring you a fully updated Equine Business Guide. The book provides an invaluable resource to anybody connected with the equestrian industry. It is unique in focusing on business management and costings for equine enterprises. The book includes:

• Fully updated gross margins for all the main equine enterprises including liveries, riding schools, breeding and stud farms, equine tourism and more

• Comprehensive information on costs covering feed and forage, bedding, equine equipment and tack, veterinary and medical, contract charges and buildings

• Labour issues including wage rates, employment legislation, labour planning and qualifications

• Explanation of support systems and grants across GB, including details of the Basic Payment Scheme

• A vast array of other data including finance, taxation and law, renewable resources, equine enterprise marketing and a great amount of general reference information

The guide will be vital for students, professionals advising the equine industry and those managing equine enterprises.

The guide has been produced in collaboration with Richard Bacon of Moreton Morrell College, the author of previous editions of the Equine Business Guide.

It is all the equine business information you need in one publication. The book is priced at £35.00 and we are delighted to offer TFA members a 20% discount making the cost just £28 – simply call 01664 567 676 and quote the discount code EBG16TFA to receive the offer.


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6.3 FarmersGuardian

Farmers Guardian are offering 10 issues for just £10 to TFA members when signing up to become a VIP+ Member via Direct Debit.

TFA Members can pay just £10 for 10 issues, then £33.75 per quarter thereafter.

PLUS

The Farmers Guardian VIP+ Membership includes a number of additional benefits for free:

• Access to VIP Member-only content via www.FGInsight.com, including farming guides and up-to-the-minute updates from the agricultural industry

• Use of specialist tools including:

Grant Checker – to help research agriculture grants, loans and scholarships exclusive to farmers

Legal Helpdesk – with 30 minutes of free legal advice (per legal matter) from a specialist rural business solicitor

• Access to the Farmers Guardian App, on iPhone or Android. Plus, read digital editions of Arable Farming and Dairy Farmer via www.FGInsight.com

• FarmBuyer access will help to secure deals and discounts on a range of agricultural products and services

• Early access to classified ads the day before release via our weekly VIP e-newsletter

• A free goodie bag and hospitality at the shows we attend throughout the year

• Of course…Farmers Guardian delivered first class directly to your door every week

To subscribe and claim the discount, simply call 0330 333 0056 and quote EX81 or visit https://farmers-guardian.com/farmers-guardian/EX81. This offer expires 31 March 2019. After this date please call TFA Head Office for details.


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6.4 FarmersWeekly

We are delighted to offer TFA members a fantastic saving of 37% off full price when you subscribe to Farmers Weekly. Pay just £112 for a year’s subscription, instead of the normal £178.50 (saving £66.50). All prices are for 1yrs subscription and subject to VAT where applicable.

Every week you’ll receive practical information to help you manage and grow your business plus the latest news so you’ll know what’s happening, product tests, current market stock & sale prices, success tips from other farmers, a classified section to help you buy and sell AND full unlimited access to FWi.co.uk.

Choose how you read Farmers Weekly:

Print – the magazine delivered to your home or work - £112

Tablet – download all our great content on your tablet every Thursday

£112 (+ £22.40 VAT = £134.40)

Print + TabletFarmers Weekly magazine on your tablet and delivered to your door

It’s only £20 more to get both!£132 (+ £13.20 VAT = £145.20)

To subscribe, call Farmers Weekly on 0330 333 9694 and quote code 3799, go to www.fwsubs.co.uk/TFA18 or post your order (including the code 3799) to Farmers Weekly Subscriptions, FREEPOST RRJU-XXGJ-CRAL, PO Box 695, Haywards Heath, RH16 9DT (no stamp required). This offer expires 31 March 2019. Please contact TFA Head Office for new code after this date.


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6.5 Farmplan

Farmplan is the UK’s most popular provider of software solutions for managing farm accounts, livestock and cropping enterprises. We’re pleased to offer TFA members 10% discount off the Farmplan software range. To redeem this offer please quote TFA18. Exclusions apply please refer to our offer terms and conditions, call 01594 545000 for details or visit www.farmplan.co.uk/tfa. 6.6FreshStartLandPartnershipsService

The TFA is delighted to be working with the Fresh Start Land Enterprise Centre to offer new TFA members looking for their first tenancy, or other business opportunity, automatic enrolment into the Fresh Start Land Partnership Service at no additional cost (usual annual fee £30.00). This service provides a bespoke data base which helps to match people looking for rural business opportunities with those who have land and or buildings to offer budding entrepreneurs. Anyone accessing this service through the TFA can apply for other services from Fresh Start although fees may apply in some cases. 6.7 HendersonInsuranceBrokers

The Henderson Insurance Broking Group is now part of Aon, operating from 17 offices across the UK, with an agricultural specialism spanning over 30 years.

Our dedicated network of account executives work closely with farmers up and down the country to ensure that their insurance cover is relevant to their business. Our thorough understanding of agriculture, coupled with unrivalled access to the widest panel of insurance providers, means that we are best placed to offer you a cost effective insurance package that will adapt to your business.


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As a tenant farmer your insurance needs to take account of the amendments and improvements that you have made to your farm property. This will ensure that a claim for a building that you occupy does not leave you with a repair bill for any alteration that you have made for the structure. For example, if you have extended, or added to a shed, installed new doors, shutters, boarding, retaining walls, silos, livestock handling systems or electrics these may not be your landlords responsibility and your insurer should highlight and specify these on your policy along with any improvements made to your domestic property.

TFA Members exclusive • Simpler package for smaller farms • Exclusive rates

• Tiered insurance levels • Lower excesses

• Tenants property repair liability • Lorega (Legal Advice)

For every policy taken out or renewed with Henderson via TFA the TFA will receive a percentage of the premium back. This provides valuable funding to support the causes and issues of tenant farmers on a nationwide basis.Henderson are available to work with members across the country and look forward to assisting you. For further details of the specialist cover available please contact the TFA’s Membership Co-ordinator on 01189306130 or email [email protected].

6.8 TheJohnNixFarmManagementPocketbook

The John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook is the most widely used and trusted agricultural costing book in the UK. The 48th Edition is now available to buy for budgeting for the 2018 year. It is continuously improving, with new additions making it more comprehensive than ever before. The Pocketbook provides you with crucial information to:

• complete your annual budgets reliably

• learn about renewableenergy

• build a long term business strategy


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• spot opportunities to raise efficiency

• measure the benefits of diversification

• all other farmbusiness costings.

For more information on the John Nix Farm Management Pocketbook, simply visit www.thepocketbook.co.uk where you can download the full Contents page and a few sample pages completelyfree before purchase.

The TFA has negotiated a 15%discount on the Pocketbook, simply telephone 01664564508 and state you are a TFA member to receive the offer.

6.9 LEAF(LinkingEnvironmentandFarming)

The TFA and LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) are working together to help you. LEAF is a membership organisation which promotes Integrated Farm Management practices, combining modern agriculture with environmental sensitivity.

LEAF membership for the first year is available to TFA members at the lowest farm membership rate available (£107+VAT), irrespective of farm size. LEAF gives you a way of honestly appraising your farming performance. LEAF’s membership tools and services and access to LEAF’s national network of demonstration farms and innovation centres can help you to identify ways to make your farming even better. Membership costs fromaslittleas29paday but it can mean so much to your business performance.

Should you decide to join LEAF, you will receive access to the on-line LEAF Sustainable Farming Review. This whole-farm management tool offers a complete business and environmental health check, helping to improve efficiency, reduce running costs and helping to demonstrate environmental credentials.

To receive the preferential joining rate, please contact LEAF on 024 7641 3911 advising that you are a member of the TFA or email [email protected]. Further information about LEAF can be found on our website www.leafuk.org

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6.10 Makeitcheaper

Make It Cheaper understand your time is precious and believe that you should be able to spend it focusing on what’s important – the smooth running of your farm. That’s why, for the last 11 years, they’ve strived to save British businesses the time, hassle and frustration of dealing with utilities.

You can wave goodbye to tedious interactions with traditional suppliers and let them deal with it all for you. What’s more, you could save up to £1,150* on your bills!

Their unique Do It For You service was created so you never have to deal with energy renewals again. They’ll handle everything. Every. Single. Time.

Every time your contract is up for renewal, Make It Cheaper search through more than 50 prices to find the right package, following these rules to ensure you’re happy with the outcome:

• Your choice. Your preferences - if you exclude a supplier, they aren’t getting your custom.

• Quality suppliers - your business deserves the best service out there, so Make It Cheaper scours the market and only work with suppliers they trust.

• Smoother renewals - they arrange your next contract as soon as you’re up for renewal to ensure they can resolve any issues before your current contract ends.

• Everything in one place - Your electricity and gas accounts handled by one convenient contact.

• Money where their mouth is - if they don’t made things easy, you’ll receive their commission as part of the Make It Easy Guarantee.

• Insurance - Any insurance queries from TFA members will be passed to Henderson the TFA Affiliated Insurance partner.

The best bit? With Do It For You, they’re not just there for the switch. They’ll deal with anything energy - queries, supplier conversations and more.

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Shift the hassle and frustration of finding a great business energy deal to Make It Cheaper and gain the peace of mind that your utility needs will always be covered.

Get started today and go to https://www.makeitcheaper.com/landing-pages/tenant-farmers-association.aspx Or call 0800 188 4928*Figure based on 6,000 actual contracts arranged in 2016 when compared to prices or renewal quotes of existing suppliers. Savings figure a combination of savings achieved through switching gas and electricity.

6.11 TheNorthernFarmer

The Northern Farmer is pleased to be working with the TFA and is able to offer members of the TFA, 15 issues of The Northern Farmer publication for the price of 12 issues (£12.00). To take advantage of this offer, please call 01274 705248 quoting ‘TFA Offer’.

6.12 SolwayRecyclingLtd

The TFA is working in partnership with Solway Recycling Limited, a market leader in the UK’s collection and reprocessing of used farm plastics. Recycled plastics are turned into new products such as Stokbord, calf and sheep pens. Due to their non absorbency, these materials offer a greatly reduced disease pressure.

Solway Bin & Liner system is available at £220.00 instead of the normal £250.00 + VAT to TFA members, with other discounts available on bulk purchase of Stokbord, calf and sheep pens. For further information on the products and prices please contact Solway Recycling Ltd direct on 01387 730666 advising that you are a member of the TFA.

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6.13 Three Counties Farmer

The Three Counties Farmer is pleased to be working with the TFA and is able to offer members of the TFA, 12 issues of the Three Counties Farmer publication for the price of 10 issues (£10.00). To take advantage of this offer, please call 01905 742201 quoting ‘TFA Offer’.

6.14 WiRE

The TFA and Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) are working together to help rural businesswomen. WiRE is a membership organisation providing support to women running rural businesses since 1999, which works to support and develop initiatives to serve some 2000 members across the UK. WiRE’s office is based at Harper Adams University, Shropshire and this small team of staff are 100% dedicated to helping rural business succeed. WiRE is all too aware of the many barriers faced by rural businesswomen and is very conscious of the need to offer specifically designed services to support its members on a realistic level. It is keen to help create and grow rural businesses, sustain and regenerate rural economies and put rural businesswomen on the political and business agenda.

TFA members are being offered 3 months FREEWiREmembership; to find out more about WiRE and this offer tel: 01952815338, quoting you are a member of the TFA and discuss claiming 15 months membership for the price of 12 months or visit www.wireuk.org. A year’s membership of WiRE is £50.00.

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TFA at the Royal Cornwall Show 2017

TFA South West Farm Walk 2017

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Rural business is at the heart of Michelmores’ practice. Our partners and staff are delighted to be associated with the Tenant Farmers Association.

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APPENDIX I

RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONALS


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RecommendedProfessional–TermsandConditions

1. Recommended Professionals appear on the TFA’s list in their personal capacity. The TFA recommendation does not apply to their firms or others within their firms unless they also appear on the list as individuals on their own account.

2. Recommended Professionals are not entitled to claim that they are authorised by the TFA to act for the TFA on its behalf.

3. When contacted by a TFA member for advice, Recommended Professionals will confirm that the individual is a member of the TFA and whether or not they are already represented.

4. Recommended Professionals will provide TFA members with initial advice by way of a telephone call (or if appropriate a meeting). Initial advice will be provided by the Recommended Professional on a free of charge basis except that reasonable travelling expenses may be charged to the member where the member requests a visit to his farm. The Recommended Professional should advise the member of the level of travel expenses that will be charged. Following the initial advice, the Recommended Professional should indicate the basis of the costs of being retained to act on the member’s behalf.

5. Subsequent fees and charges from work arising as a result of the initial advice should be explained to and agreed by the TFA member prior to instructions being given.

6. The outcome of any rent negotiations shall be reported to the TFA for inclusion in their Rent Databank by the Recommended Professional unless the TFA member specifically instructs otherwise.

7. The TFA cannot be held liable in any way for the advice provided by a Recommended Professional. Any liability relating to the advice will be borne by the Recommended Professional. All Recommended Professionals have confirmed that they are adequately covered by insurance in respect of their advice and actions.


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Authorised for TFA’s Legal Protection Insurance

Region 01: South West

Andrew Vickery ACAChartered Accountant

Head of RuralOld Mill Accountants and Financial PlannersMaltravers HousePetters WayYeovil, SomersetBA20 1SH

T: 01935 709321M: 07815 561733E: [email protected]: www.oldmillgroup.co.uk

Edward Buckland MRICS FAAV(RICS Registered Valuer) Rural Chartered Surveyor

Edward BucklandChartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers & Land Agents,Crusader HouseNewham Road, TruroCornwall TR1 2DP

T: 01872 306090M: 07595 893394 E: [email protected] W: www.edwardbuckland.co.uk

Johanna Merritt BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Robert H Hicks & Co West Hele Buckland Brewer Bideford Devon EX39 5LZ

T: 01237 451044DD: 01840 211581 F: 01237 451309 M: 07976 648415 E: [email protected]

Richard Stagg BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVRural Chartered SurveyorRichard Stagg Rural Surveyors33 Higher TownSampford PeverellTivertonDevon EX16 7BR

T: 01884 821973M: 07989 403450 E: [email protected] W: www.richardstagg.com


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Region 01: South West (continued)

Kevin GeorgeSolicitorCoodes Solicitors LLP10 Windsor PlaceLiskeardCornwallPL14 4BH

T: 01579 347600F: 01579 347947E: [email protected]: www.coodes.co.uk

Esther Woolford SolicitorClarke Willmott LLPBlackbrook GateBlackbrook Park AvenueTauntonTA1 2PG

T: 0345 209 1840F: 07500 954 153E: [email protected]: www.clarkewillmott.com


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Region 02: South East

Nick Holmes ACAChartered AccountantChavereys Chartered Accountants Mall HouseThe MallFavershamKent ME13 8JL

T: 01795 594495F: 01795 594499 M: 07787 150752 E: [email protected]: www.chavereys.co.uk

Martin Allen MRICS FAAVRural Chartered SurveyorElgars 41 High StreetWinghamCanterburyKent CT3 1AB

T: 01227 720557 F: 01227 728330 M: 07860 624482 E: [email protected] W: www.elgars.uk.com

Michael Bax BSc FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

BTF PartnershipClockhouse BarnCanterbury RoadChallockAshfordKent TN25 4BJ

T: 01233 740077F: 01233 740088M: 07836 710506 E: [email protected]: www.btfpartnership.co.uk

David Blake MRICS FAAVRural Chartered SurveyorBatcheller Monkhouse 67-69 The BroadwayHaywards HeathWest Sussex RH16 3AS

T: 01444 412402F: 01444 459238M: 07710 903088 E: [email protected] W: www.batchellermonkhouse.com


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Region 02: South East (continued)

Chris D’Olley MRICS FAAVRural Chartered SurveyorCarter Jonas9a Jewry StreetWinchesterSO23 8RZ

T: 01962 833360F: 01962 870776M: 07801 666162E: [email protected]: www.carterjonas.co.uk

Simon Lush FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Henry Adams LLPRowan HouseBaffins LaneChichesterWest SussexPO19 1UA

T: 01243 533633 F: 01243 531850 M: 07891 969210 E: [email protected] W: www.henryadams.co.uk

Jon Rimmer MRICS FAAVRural Chartered SurveyorHobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP Romney HouseMonument WayOrbital Park, AshfordKent TN24 0HB

T: 01233 506201F: 01233 502211 M: 07710 182531 E: [email protected]: www.hobbsparker.co.uk

Stuart Walker BSc MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor White & Sons 39-41 Station Road EastOxtedSurreyRH8 0BD

T: 01883 723680E: [email protected]: www.whiteandsons.co.uk


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Region 02: South East (continued)

Duncan SigournaySolicitorThrings Solicitors2 Queen SquareBathBA1 2HQ

T: 01225 340064 F: 01225 319735 M: 07775 744952 E: [email protected] W: www.thrings.com


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Region 03: East

Grant Pilcher FCA ATII TEP N.Sch. MBIACAccountant

Larking Gowen LLPFaiers HouseGilray RoadDiss, NorfolkIP22 4WR

T: 01379 651067F: 01379 650421E: [email protected]: www.larking-gowen.co.uk

Will Abbott FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Brown & CoCastle Link33 North Bar StreetBanburyOxfordshire OX16 0TH

T: 01295 273555DD: 01295 220224M: 07545 923005E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com

Michael Alexander BSc FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Brown & Co AlexandersAcre House70c High StreetHuntingdonCambridgeshirePE29 3DJ

T: 01480 432220M: 07801 511300E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com

David Bletsoe MA DipArb MRICS FAAV MCIArbRural Chartered Surveyor

BletsoesOakleigh HouseThrapstonKetteringNorthants NN14 4LJ

T: 01832 732241 F: 01832 733807 E: [email protected]: www.bletsoes.co.uk


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Region 03: East (continued)

Edward Briggs FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor BidwellsSeacourt TowerWest WayOxford, OxfordshireOX2 0JJ

T: 01865 797031 F: 01865 797030 M: 07768 367542E: [email protected]: www.bidwells.co.uk

Adam Case MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Cruso & WilkinWaterloo StreetKing’s LynnNorfolkPE30 1NZ

T: 01553 816424F: 01553 692388 M: 07778 659831E: [email protected]: www.crusowilkin.co.uk

Graham Ellis FRICS FAAV FLAARural Chartered Surveyor

StanfordsThe Livestock MarketWyncolls RoadColchesterEssexCO4 9HU

T: 01206 842156F: 01206 852585 M: 07798 643534E: [email protected]: www.stanfords-auctions.co.uk

James Paynter MRICSRural Chartered Surveyor

Sherwill Drake Forbes5 Park FarmTyringhamBuckinghamshireMK16 9ES

T: 01908 614248 E: [email protected]: www.sdforbes.com


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Region 03: East (continued)

Christopher Findley SASolicitor

Bircham Dyson Bell LLP50 BroadwayWestminsterLondonSW1H 0BL

T: 0207 783 3623F: 0207 222 3480M: 07850 397991 E: [email protected]: www.bdb-law.co.uk

Jonathan LongSolicitor

Ashtons Legal81 Guildhall StreetBury St EdmundsSuffolkIP33 1PZ

T: 01284 727012F: 01284 764214M: 07809 389682E: [email protected]: www.ashtonslegal.co.uk


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Region 04: East Midlands

Mark Chatterton BSc (Hons) FCAChartered Accountant

Duncan & Toplis14 London RoadNewarkNottinghamshireNG24 1TW

T: 01636 640321M: 07880 506882E: [email protected]: www.duntop.co.uk

Ellie Allwood BSc LLM FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

JHWalter LLP1 Mint LaneLincolnLincolnshireLN1 1UD

T: 01522 504320F: 01522 512720 M: 07919 694227E: [email protected]: www.jhwalter.co.uk

Tim Atkinson BSc MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor



Charlie Bryant BA (Hons) MSc MRICS FAAV REVRural Chartered Surveyor

Brown & CoHolland House16 High StreetSpaldingLincolnshirePE11 1TW

T: 01775 717893F: 01775 711222M: 07968 760788E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com


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Region 04: East Midlands (continued)

Russell Jeanes MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Masons Chartered SurveyorsCornmarketLouthLincolnshire LN11 9QD

T: 01507 350508M: 07966 104101E: [email protected]: www.masons-surveyors.co.uk

Christopher R M Longstaff FRICS FAAV (RICS Registered Valuer)Rural Chartered Surveyor

Longstaff Chartered Surveyors5 New RoadSpaldingLincolnshire PE11 1BS

T: 01775 765533F: 01775 762289M: 07711 019289E: [email protected]: www.longstaff.com

James O’Brien BSc (Agric) FRICS FAAV MCIArbRural Chartered Surveyor

Brown & CoHolland House16 High StreetSpaldingLincolnshirePE11 1TW

T: 01775 722321F: 01775 711222M: 07768 465742E: [email protected] W: www.brown-co.com

Ian Walter BSc CEnv FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor




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Region 04: East Midlands (continued)

Andrew J FearnSolicitor

Langleys Solicitors LLPOlympic HouseDoddington RoadLincolnLincolnshire LN6 3SE

T: 01522 888555F: 01522 888556 M: 07887 916042 E: [email protected] W: www.langleys.com

Tim RussSolicitor

Roythornes SolicitorsEnterprise WayPinchbeckSpaldingLincolnshire PE11 3YR

T: 01775 842542F: 01775 725736M: 07887 985812E: [email protected]: www.roythorne.co.uk


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Region 05: West Midlands

Philip Meade FRICS ACIArb Rural Chartered Surveyor

Davis Meade Property Consultants103 Beatrice StreetOswestryShropshire SY11 1HL

T: 01691 659658F: 01691 676144 M: 07971 052335E: [email protected]: www.dmpcuk.com

Tony Rimmer MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Rostons LtdWest View HouseWhitchurch RoadHatton HeathChester CH3 9AU

T: 01829 773000F: 01829 773001 M: 07769 934146E: [email protected]: www.rostons.co.uk

Gareth Wall MRICS FAAV MBIACRural Chartered Surveyor

McCartneys LLP54 High StreetKingtonHerefordshireHR5 3BJ

T: 01544 230316F: 01544 230860 M: 07974 143336E: [email protected] W: www.mccartneys.co.uk

John Wilson FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Whittaker & Biggs34 High StreetBiddulphStoke on TrentStaffordshire ST8 6AP

T: 01782 522117F: 01782 450487 M: 07970 428319E: [email protected]: www.whittakerandbiggs.co.uk


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Region 05: West Midlands (continued)

Michael JohnstoneSolicitor

Loxley Solicitors LtdLangford MillKingswoodWotton-under-EdgeGloucestershireGL12 8RL

T: 01453 700623F: 01453 700183 M: 07825 941273 E: [email protected] W: www.loxleylegal.com

Ruth Farrell Msc MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

DJM ConsultingThe Rural CentreWest Farm, Aston EyreBridgnorthShropshire WV16 6XB

T: 01746 714 089M: 07850 722 709E: [email protected] W: www.theruralbusiness.co.uk


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Region 06: North West

Paul Benson ACA CTAAccountant

Marrs BensonThe MillStation RoadWigtonCumbria CA7 9BA

T: 01697 508925M: 07946 236291E: [email protected]: www.marrsbensonaccountants.co.uk

Chris Edmunds BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Davidson & Robertson RuralSuite 7KLakeland Business ParkCockermouthCumbria CA13 0QT

T: 01900 268633M: 07741 260699E: [email protected]: www.drrural.co.uk

Adam Winthrop MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

WBW Surveyors LtdChartered Surveyors & Planning ConsultantsSkipton Auction MartGargrave RoadSkipton BD23 1UD

T: 01756 692900M: 07885 243390 E: [email protected] W: www.wbwsurveyors.co.uk

Samantha McAlisterSolicitor

Minihan McAlisterWarwick Mill Business CentreWarwick BridgeCarlisle CA4 8RR

T: 01228 217218 F: 01228 217018M: 07800 833120E: [email protected] W: www.minihanmcalister.co.uk


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Region 07: North East

Ellie Allwood BSc LLM FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor



Richard Brown BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Richard Brown & PartnersThe OfficeSouth BellshillBelfordNorthumberland NE70 7HP

T: 01668 213546M: 07974 706133E: [email protected] W: www.richardbrownandpartners.co.uk

Robyn Peat FRICSRural Chartered Surveyor

George F White LLP8 Front StreetWolsinghamCounty DurhamDL13 3AA

T: 01388 529560F: 01388 528258 M: 07860 487038 E: [email protected] W: www.georgefwhite.co.uk

Jonathan Wallis MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Jonathan Wallis Chartered Surveyors3 Castle CourtStartforthBarnard CastleCounty Durham DL12 9DU

M: 07921 134505E: [email protected]: www.jonathanwalliscs.co.uk


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Region 07: North East (continued)

Adam Winthrop MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

WBW Surveyors Ltd Chartered Surveyors & Planning ConsultantsSkipton Auction MartGargrave RoadSkipton BD23 1UD

T: 01756 692900M: 07885 243390 E: [email protected] W: www.wbwsurveyors.co.uk

Anne ElliottSolicitor

Latimer Hinks Solicitors5-8 PriestgateDarlingtonCo DurhamDL1 1NL

T: 01325 341500F: 01325 381072 E: [email protected] W: www.latimerhinks.co.uk

William J GreenSolicitor

PG Legal LtdValley HouseKingsway SouthTeam ValleyGatesheadTyne & Wear NE11 0JW

T: 0191 4661080F: 0191 4661088M: 07557 771815 E: [email protected] W: www.pglegal.co.uk


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Region 08: TFA Cymru

Philip Meade FRICS ACIArb Rural Chartered Surveyor

Davis Meade Property Consultants103 Beatrice StreetOswestryShropshire SY11 1HL

T: 01691 659658F: 01691 676144 M: 07971 052335E: [email protected]: www.dmpcuk.com

Jonathan Ollier BSc FCAChartered AccountantBaldwins (Oswestry) Ltd5-7 Beatrice StOswestryShropshireSY11 1QE

T: 01691 661144F: 01691 679265E: [email protected]: www.baldwinsaccountants.co.uk

Kathryn A Perkins MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Edward H PerkinsSt John HouseSalutation SquareHaverfordwestPembrokeshire SA61 2LG

T: 01437 760730F: 01437 769762M: 07977 905374 E: [email protected] W: www.edwardperkins.co.uk

Tony Rimmer MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Rostons LtdWest View HouseWhitchurch RoadHatton HeathChester CH3 9AU

T: 01829 773000F: 01829 773001 M: 07769 934146E: [email protected]: www.rostons.co.uk


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Region 08: TFA Cymru (continued)

Gareth Wall MRICS FAAV MBIACRural Chartered Surveyor

McCartneys LLP54 High StreetKingtonHerefordshireHR5 3BJ

T: 01544 230316F: 01544 230860 M: 07974 143336E: [email protected] W: www.mccartneys.co.uk

Dr Nerys Llewelyn JonesSolicitor

Agri AdvisorLlys y LlanPumsaintCarmarthenshire SA19 8AX

T: 01558 650381F: 01558 610330M: 07703 106811 E: [email protected] W: www.agriadvisor.co.uk


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Region 09: Wessex

Mike Butler ACAChartered Accountant

DirectorOld Mill Accountants and Financial PlannersBishopbrook HouseWellsSomersetBA5 1FD

T: 01749 335029M: 07825 620021E: [email protected] W: www.oldmillgroup.co.uk

Esther WoolfordSolicitor

Clarke Willmott LLPBlackbrook GateBlackbrook Park AvenueTauntonTA1 2PG

T: 0345 2091840M: 07500 954153E: [email protected] W: www.clarkewillmott.com

Will Abbott FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Brown & CoCastle Link33 North Bar StreetBanburyOxfordshire OX16 0TH

T: 01295 273555DD: 01295 220224M: 07545 923005E: [email protected]: www.brown-co.com

Chris D’Olley MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Carter Jonas9a Jewry StreetWinchesterSO23 8RZ

T: 01962 833360F: 01962 870776 M: 07801 666162 E: [email protected]: www.carterjonas.co.uk


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Region 09: Wessex (continued)

Chris J C Graham MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Moore Allen & Innocent LLP33 Castle StreetCirencesterGloucestershireGL7 1QD

T: 01285 648106F: 01285 640494 M: 07970 849728E: [email protected] W: www.mooreallen.co.uk

MADRA Roderick E O Mackay FRICS FCIArbRural Chartered Surveyor and Mediator

Madra LtdNunton CottageNuntonSalisburyWiltshire SP5 4HW

T: 01722 329276E: [email protected]

Barry Meade FAAVAgricultural Valuer

Davis Meade3 Market PlaceMarshfieldWiltshireSN14 8NP

T: 01225 892255 M: 07977 938852E: [email protected]: www.davismeade.co.uk

Richard Miller MRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Symonds & Sampson LLP30 High West Street DorchesterDorsetDT1 1UP

T: 01305 756974F: 01305 260859 M: 07971 675560 E: [email protected] W: www.symondsandsampson.co.uk


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Andrew TroughtonRural Chartered Surveyor

Carver KnowlesStrensham Business ParkStrenshamWorcestershireWR8 9JZ

T: 01684 853400M: 07776 228338 E: [email protected] W: www.carverknowles.co.uk

Andrew C Robinson BSc FRICS FAAVRural Chartered Surveyor

Symonds & Sampson5 West StreetWimborneDorsetBH21 1JN

T: 01202 882103F: 01202 848122 M: 07710 294201 E: [email protected]: www.symondsandsampson.co.uk

Christopher Findley SASolicitor

Bircham Dyson Bell LLP50 BroadwayWestminsterLondonSW1H 0BL

T: 0207 783 3623F: 0207 222 3480 M: 07850 397991 E: [email protected]: www.bdb-law.co.uk

Duncan SigournaySolicitor

Thrings Solicitors2 Queen SquareBathBA1 2HQ

T: 01225 340064F: 01225 319735 M: 07775 744952 E: [email protected] W: www.thrings.com


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Mark Neason MRCIS FAAVRural Chartered SurveyorStags Professional Services7 High Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8QT

T: 01823 653 424 E: [email protected] W: www.stags.co.uk

Vivienne WilliamsSolicitor

Michelmores LLPBroad Quay HouseBroad QuayBristolBS1 4DJ

T: 01179 069302F: 01179 069301 E: [email protected] W: www.michelmores.com


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