Farming that adapts, endures, and thrives.

Why choose Fortus Rural Economy?

We’re more than accountants and advisors - we’re a trusted part of your team. Whether you’re a multi-generational farm or new to the sector, we work closely with land agents, solicitors, and planning consultants to provide joined-up, proactive support.

With a deep understanding of the pressures facing the rural economy, we help you build profitability and resilience, plan for succession and retirement, seize diversification opportunities, and secure your future.

Our experts have over 30 years’ experience supporting farmers and landowners, our focus is simple: help rural businesses grow with confidence - sustainably, profitably, and resiliently. We listen, understand, challenge, advise, and deliver.

Resilience

The rural economy is full of uncertainty - from fluctuating land values, succession planning, and APR & BPR reforms to rising costs, shifting government policies, and tightening regulation.

We help you navigate diversification risks and opportunities, manage commodity market volatility, and address labour shortages and skills gaps. Whatever the challenge, we’ll help your business weather the storm and adapt with confidence.

Profitability

Profit isn’t just numbers on a page - it’s about the whole business. We take time to listen, challenge and advise, helping you strengthen margins, improve operational efficiency, and make strategic decisions that sustain growth.

From subsidy changes and rental fluctuations, to NI and VAT reform, we help you manage financial pressures while maximising opportunities across your business.

Sustainability

Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated - or come at the expense of production. Our experience in environmental land management and nature-based solutions helps businesses integrate schemes that support growth, compliance, and long-term viability.

We guide you through the challenges of climate change and achieving net zero, and help you access and deliver environmental programmes such as Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS), Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT), Landscape Recovery, and capital grants.

Our services

Practical, future-ready support for every aspect of your farm.

See how we can help you succeed below.

Accounting

We provide specialist accounting services for farming and rural businesses to support diversification, investments, and subsidy compliance. We combine practical insight with digital tools to improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term resilience.

Audit

We provide comprehensive audit and assurance services tailored to the unique needs of large farming businesses and diversified rural enterprises. Our approach goes beyond financial reporting - delivering insights that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Business Finance

Support with funding applications, financial restructuring, raising capital, and cashflow management to keep your business thriving.

Consultancy Services

Whether you’re adapting to policy change, expanding operations, or planning succession - we’re here to help you thrive.

Scroll down to the table below to see a list of some of the wider Business and Environmental Consultancy services we can provide.

Tax Compliance and Advisory

Practical tax planning and compliance for individuals, companies, and trusts - including agricultural reliefs, incentives, and restructuring advice.

Payroll

Efficient payroll management for farm and rural staff, including seasonal workers, compliance, pensions and reporting.

Wealth Management

Tailored advice to protect and grow your personal and business wealth, balancing investments, succession, and legacy planning.

"Rural businesses face more complexity than ever - from regulation and reform to sustainability and succession. We take the time to understand every client’s story and ambition - all to deliver meaningful results that create lasting value for rural businesses."

Consultancy services

Whether you’re adapting to policy change, expanding operations, or planning succession - we’re here to help you thrive, see below for just some of the ways we can guide you and your business.

Business Consultancy Services

Strategic business planning and reviews
Farm business establishment, monitoring, and advice
Financial restructuring and funding briefs
Family succession and retirement planning
Joint venture, contract, and share farming agreements
Diversification feasibility studies and capital grants
Day-to-day farm management solutions
Business recovery and insolvency support
Agricultural opportunities and tender identification
Expert witness support for arbitrations, planning, and matrimonial cases

Environmental Consultancy Services

Development and delivery of Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS)
Management of SFI, CS Higher Tier, and Landscape Recovery programmes
Guidance on RPA and Delinked BPS
Support for capital and project-based grant applications
Natural capital and nature-based solutions
Sustainable farming and regenerative agriculture advice
Woodland creation and management
Environmental strategy and policy development

Our consultants are BIAC-accredited, giving you confidence that you’re working with trusted professionals recognised for their integrity, expertise, and up-to-date knowledge. BIAC has upheld professional standards in agricultural consultancy for over 50 years and is soon merging with the Institute of Agricultural Management to form the Society of Agriculture (SocAg) - a new body representing excellence across the sector.

This means your adviser:

Follows a strict Code of Conduct
Holds Professional Indemnity Insurance for your assurance
Commits to ongoing professional development
Shares and applies the latest industry insight

You get practical, independent advice backed by proven standards and decades of experience.

The landscape’s changing - but with the right guidance, your business can stay one step ahead.

Let us help you grow with confidence.

Speak to the team