A raft of new legislation, watershed legal cases and a new approach from HM Revenue & Customs raises several questions for farm businesses' approach to tax issues. Here, FW's team of experts guides you through the taxation minefield:

• Claiming agricultural property relief using a contract farming arrangement (Carlton Collister, Grant Thornton)
• Changes to the taxation regime for trusts (Mike Harrison, Saffery Champness)
• Be ready for the taxman-they're coming (Julie Butler of Butler & Co)

Related links:

• For more information from our Farm Finance Special
• How does Sainsbury's CEO view the farming industry?
• RPA gives details of Single Farm Payments penalties