Brian Harvey

Partner and head of agriculture sector

As head of PKF Francis Clark’s agricultural sector group, Brian manages a dedicated team of agricultural accountants and tax advisers.

He hails from a Cornish farming family and is a familiar face to the farming community, acting for a wide portfolio of clients within the agricultural and rural business sector. He specialises in advising on a broad range of taxation, accounting, strategic issues, including inheritance tax and capital gains tax and succession planning for rural businesses.

Brian is passionate about agriculture and helping rural business and is an accomplished speaker on all matters agricultural and is a regular contributor to the farming press.

Brian is currently treasurer of the Cornwall branch of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).

Brian's clients say

“I was nervous about moving to a big company but actually this has so many benefits. I thought using a bigger company would be expensive but actually worked out cheaper than who we previously used. I also feel comforted in knowing we have two dedicated people that really know our business inside out. Using PKF Francis Clark has provided networking opportunities and I know our legal and business bank account all work well together. I would recommend PKF Francis Clark to anyone without any hesitation, as they are prompt, reliable and knowledgeable within our sector.” Chris and Clare Dunstow, Colwith Farm
“As the whole business has expanded, having quality accountants is becoming more and more important for us. Brian Harvey sits on our quarterly management meetings, and it is not just accounts, it is full management help we get from Brian. We use Andersons as our consultants, and between Andersons and Brian, we’ve got a very good management team.” Jeremy Hosking, Director, Fentongollan Farm

Latest posts featuring Brian

Two deer are standing in woodland near a lake.

Farming Matters: our latest rural magazine is out now

11 June 2024

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A tractor is spraying crops in field.

Available rural grants in 2024

2 April 2024

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A tractor with a sprayer attached makes its way down the rows of crops.

Applications for the farming equipment and technology fund 2024 now open

28 February 2024

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The sun rises over a field of solar panels with two wind turbines standing in the middle distance.

Improving Farm Productivity grant round two – online checker closes 21 March 2024

19 February 2024

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Three farmers, a boy, and a dog are walking in front of a metal gate that encloses cattle in a field.

Looking back on 2023 and what's coming up for the agriculture sector in 2024?

20 December 2023

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The sun rises over a field of solar panels with two wind turbines standing in the middle distance.

Grants for robotic and automatic machinery and the use of solar equipment

14 December 2023

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A family of farmers, accompanied by their two border collies, pose as they lean against a hay bale, which is propped up by a tractor, as the sun sets over their property.

£45m of grant schemes for farmers to open soon

7 December 2023

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A large solar panel stands alone in a field of spring greens.

To farm green you have to be in the black

7 November 2023

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Three Friesian cows look down curiously at the camera.

Guest article: Cash management becomes the priority as market pressures mount

7 November 2023

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The latest issue of Farming Matters is out now

17 October 2023

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A farming family walking through their cow shed with cows eating either side of them

Challenges in the dairy industry

3 October 2023

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A farmer carries a milk churn across the yard as his dairy cows enjoy some hay.

The Animal Health and Welfare Infrastructure grant

28 July 2023

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