Hub Go-to-Businesses
We are grateful for the ongoing support from our network of Go-to-Businesses. The Herefordshire Rural Hub now connects with over 1,500 individuals and businesses through our newsletter subscribers, mainly in Herefordshire, with reach extending to neighbouring counties. The primary type of support we offer is signposting, with our Go-to-Businesses being the first point of reference. We receive enquiries through our phone line, email, website, as well as in response to our newsletter content and events.
Berrys UK
Covering all property-related services under one roof, we pride ourselves on helping to make a difference.
CXCS Group Ltd
Industry-leading Agricultural Compliance, Health and Safety & HR Management services for farmers & landowners.
DJM Consulting - The Rural Business
Farm and rural business consultancy firm who pride themselves on helping your business to prosper.
Greener Options T/A Farm Options
Take the hassle out of managing waste on farms – items like pharmaceutical bottles, sharps, chemical, herbicide and pesticide waste.
HCR Law
In a time of rapid change, HCR provide practical, strategic support to protect, preserve, and maximise the value of your rural assets.
Hope to Achieve
Helping your businesses flourish.
The Hutchinson Partnership
Providing meaningful accounts and trusted tax advice to farmers and rural businesses.
Lanyon Bowdler
Agricultural Lawyers who passionately support the farming sector.
Marches HR
Award-winning, personalised HR services for you and your people.
Matthew Burton IT
Making technology simple, resilient, and people-focused so small businesses in Herefordshire can thrive.
McCartneys LLP
Across the Midlands and Wales, our rural professional team provide specialist advice on rural property, planning and business.
NFU Mutual Hereford North & Borders
Insurance, pensions, investments from the UK’s leading rural insurer.
Thorne Widgery
Chartered Accountants embracing technology and using it to transform accountancy.
Would you like to join as a Hub Go-To Business?
Contact Rhia at admin@herefordshireruralhub.co.uk to learn more.
Hub Go-to-Businesses : Editorial Highlights
Rent Reviews: Best Practice and Perhaps Tenants Need to Take the Initiative..
Farm businesses are facing continued pressure on margins, with arable profitability and cash flow particularly challenging over the past three years. While some sectors including sheep and beef have experienced stronger prices in recent years, the overall picture...
Farmers Encouraged to Act Now on Capital Grants and Upcoming SFI Opportunities
Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to act now following the reopening of the Capital Grants scheme, whilst also preparing for Round 2 of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) which is expected to open in September. Strong demand for funding is anticipated...
Food for Thought Report – Shaping Sustainable Farming Futures…
British farming has rarely been more strategically important. At a time of geopoliticalinstability, climate volatility and rising input costs, the UK’s ability to feed itself is nolonger a comfortable assumption — it is a matter of national resilience. Our new report,...
Grounded in Agriculture – Podcast Series putting Farming Voices Front and Centre..
The vital role farmers play at the heart of the rural economy - and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry - are being explored in a dedicated podcast series aimed at those working across agriculture. As part of its successful Legal Lounge podcast, law...
Protect What Matters – Your Guide to Preventing Fires from Breaking Out in your Farm Buildings..
At NFU Mutual Hereford North and Borders, we understand that your farm is more than a business, it’s your livelihood, your legacy, and your home. But every year, devastating fires threaten farms across the UK, causing millions of pounds in damage, endangering lives,...
Environment Agency Farm Inspections: What Farmers Need to Know..
Receiving an unexpected letter about an inspection can be unsettling, particularly if you’re unsure what to expect. Whether you have been notified of an inspection or not, being prepared is key. In this article, Kaz Monteith, Agricultural Compliance Specialist at...
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) – Key Details…
The key message from DEFRA is that SFI26 will be simplified and more focused. The number of actions has reduced from 102 to 71, removing 31 actions, primarily those with low uptake or limited environmental impact alongside food production. Despite this reduction,...
Family estates still face hard choices despite APR & BPR cap increase…
The Government’s decision to raise the 100 per cent Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) cap to £2.5 million has been met with cautious approval from advisers working with family farms and trading businesses. Elizabeth Roberts, Head of...
Choosing IT that your business can rely on…
In many small and rural businesses, IT doesn’t arrive through a master plan. It evolves. A computer-savvy colleague, a family member, or a trusted external contact becomes “the IT person”, and over time they make sensible decisions to keep things moving. This often...
Tapping into farm diversification opportunities…
With the phasing out of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and increasing production costs in farming, diversification projects could prove to be a popular additional income stream for farmers and landowners. Options vary widely and may include agricultural and...