Budgeting & business appraisal
Detailed forward budget and cash flow projections are an increasingly important management tool for modern farming businesses. Once finalised with the client, our consultants monitor the actual versus budgeted levels of income and expenditure to ensure that performance targets are met.

Fixed cost analysis
With continued pressure on farm profitability, we analyse fixed costs within a business to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved. Benchmarking is employed to further scrutinise fixed costs within a business.

Labour and machinery planning/policy
Labour and machinery expenditure is generally the single largest fixed cost. Our consultants undertake labour and machinery capacity and financial appraisals and advise on capital replacement policies tailored to a client’s individual business needs. In addition, through strong links with several major machinery manufacturers we are in a position to offer rebates on machinery purchased from them.

Single Payment Scheme advice
Our teams assist clients in completing annual Single Payment Scheme applications and are trained to provide advice on all matters relating to the Scheme.

Input cost comparison
A subscription service enables clients to compare prices paid for agri-chemicals with other farmers via our comprehensive database.

Employment legislation
We provide advice on employment and redundancy of staff to ensure the process is carried out to meet all appropriate legislations and deliver desired results effectively.

Farm book-keeping service
With good on-farm secretarial services increasingly hard to find, Brown & Co offers a complete farm bureau service from selected offices.

Business recovery
In these uncertain times, should the unthinkable happen, Brown & Co offers a bespoke service for business recovery working closely with Banks and other advisors, linking as
necessary, with our land agents and property specialists.