Sumer launches Sumer Agriculture

Sumer has announced the launch of Sumer Agriculture, a new service line supporting farmers, landowners, and rural agricultural businesses.

Sumer Agriculture is the culmination of five regional practices, coming together within the group.

Sumer Agriculture operates from; Carpenter Box (South Coast), EQ Chartered Accountants (Scotland), Monahans (South West), RMT Accountants and Business Advisors (North East), and Scrutton Bland (East Anglia).

Many of these practices are located in areas with large rural communities and have recently seen a spike in agricultural-related enquiries.

Warren Mead, CEO of Sumer, said: “We found that the industry often lags in adopting the latest technology, advice, and guidance needed to protect agri-businesses. Sumer Agriculture represents a crucial step toward uniting farmers with the highest level of care. We want to give farmers access to the most specialised accounting skill set, becoming their rural business champion.”

Mark Smeaton, head of agriculture, EQ Accountants added: “Coming from a farming background, I understand the importance of accessible, specialised financial support to ensure seamless operations. Agriculture is a highly volatile industry. It’s impacted by the high cost of maintenance, labour shortages, sustainability pressures, and the rising cost of raw materials and technology. The list goes on. Backed by Sumer, we can expand our regional offering and allow British farming to sustain its leadership in food productivity and sustainable farming.”