Accounting for agricultural businesses

Specialist accountancy and advisory support for agricultural businesses balancing tradition, tax planning and long-term growth.

Farmer in a field

Dedicated agriculture specialists, delivering a bespoke service

From field to fork, our region plays a key role in the UK’s Farming and Agriculture sector.

There has never been a more important time for land owners to take stock of their current position and ensure their business models are fit for ‘the future of farming’.

As a Lincolnshire and Yorkshire based firm, in counties with strong agricultural heritage and thriving related businesses, it is no surprise that the agriculture, farms and rural businesses sector forms a large part of what we do.

Supporting over 300 clients in farming and agriculture, from individual and family-run farms to larger estates, contracting businesses and machinery dealers, our dedicated agriculture specialists provide you with more than just an accountancy service.

How we can help

Specialist support and advice, delivered by individuals who understand the issues affecting farming families and businesses.

Our Agriculture team are experts in supporting farms and rural business with:

APR/BPR

Benchmarking

LPAs

Wills

Open communication

Safeguarding assets

Funding

Government subsidies and funding support

Basic payment scheme

Agri-environment grant schemes

Grants to support equipment purchases

Rural development grant funding

Automate processes

Increase crop yield

Soundboard for projects and processes

Electric/autonomous vehicles or equipment grants

Specialist support for Agricultural.

Our Partners & Affiliations

Farming Focus

Read our June 2025 Farming Focus where we take a look at some of the hot topics impacting farming families.

In this issue we bring you the latest from the likes of DEFRA whilst Nicola Massey, Agriculture partner takes a look at the changes to IHT and potential impacts for our clients and partner Sian Connolly gets to grips with the ping pong decisions around the tax treatment of Double Cab Pick-up.

Download our Farming Focus brochure

Read all about the hot topics impacting farming families.

Women in Agriculture

We are proud to be actively involved in the Women in Agriculture (WIA) network, supporting a growing community that brings together women from across the agricultural sector.

WIA has quickly become a valued platform for connection, collaboration and shared learning. Its annual events provide an opportunity for women working in agriculture to come together, exchange ideas and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping the rural economy.

Read all about their latest event here

2019

The Women in Agriculture Group was established

Proud Members of the...

Rural Accountancy Group

We are proud members of the Rural Agriculture Group (RAG), a network of 10 specialist accountancy firms across England and Scotland.

RAG brings together around 200 professionals with deep expertise in farming, estates and rural businesses. At its core is a technical committee of 25 experienced Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors, ensuring members stay at the forefront of industry developments. Alongside this, the next generation of advisers are actively engaged, bringing fresh thinking and a strong interest in the future of land management and its tax implications.

200

professionals with deep expertise in farming

“Forrester Boyd has been instrumental in helping me grow my business. Their team are very professional, giving sharp, sound, solid advice whilst maintaining a friendly uncomplicated approach.”

Andy Fraser - Director, County Turf Limited

Talk to our Agri experts

Get in touch to talk to one of our Agriculture team today to see how we can help you with your farming financials.

Farming & Agriculture Brochure

For over 90 years we have been supporting farming clients throughout Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Working closely with clients we ensure that they are ready to face the future of farming. From field to fork, find out how we can advise and support you and your farming future.

Download our Farming & Agriculture brochure

Further reading

Headshot of Nicola Massey

by Nicola Massey

March 11th, 2026

Headshot of Nicola Massey

by Nicola Massey

February 19th, 2026