Trusted, independent agricultural and rural consultancy services tailored to farmers, landowners, and estate managers across Yorkshire.
We understand the pressures faced by today’s rural businesses—from rising input costs to policy uncertainty—and we’re here to help you stay competitive and compliant while planning confidently for the future.
Whether you’re managing a family farm, developing a diversified enterprise, or navigating evolving government schemes, Lister Haigh offer practical, professional support to help you plan, adapt, and grow.
Our team has extensive experience working with all types of rural businesses—from smallholdings and mixed farms to large estates—offering insight-led advice rooted in years of industry and local knowledge.
We provide comprehensive support in areas such as:
We assess current performance and future potential through full enterprise appraisals, costings, and scenario modelling. Whether you’re expanding, diversifying, or restructuring, we help you make informed, future-proof decisions.
We offer clear, impartial advice on agricultural tenancy agreements, rent reviews, notices to quit, and succession planning under both the Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) and Farm Business Tenancies (FBT).
We structure and review collaborative farming agreements tailored to your land, labour, and capital arrangements—ensuring legal clarity and financial fairness.
Our consultants help you understand and access the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options, Countryside Stewardship, ELM, and other DEFRA schemes. We also advise on capital grants and rural development funding opportunities.
From budgeting and cashflow to staffing and compliance, we provide hands-on or strategic estate management support—helping you get the most from your land and rural assets.
Working with your accountant or solicitor, we advise on rural tax planning, including agricultural property relief, business restructuring, and long-term succession strategies.
Helping families work through the challenges of passing the business to the next generation, supporting open conversations about succession, reorganising the business where needed, and planning asset transfers to keep the farm sustainable and profitable for years to come.
