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Chris Brayford

Chris Brayford

News and Business Reporter

Articles by Chris Brayford

Football match called off after 200 sheep invade the pitch

Farm Life

Football match called off after 200 sheep invade the pitch

St Neot AFC said it had to call off a match with Looe Town 2nds over the weekend after sheep left more than a few smelly surprises on the pitch

clock 30 September 2025 • 2 min read
Sir Keir Starmer denies Inheritance Tax avoidance claims on parents' donkey field

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer denies Inheritance Tax avoidance claims on parents' donkey field

Tax Policy Associates' Dan Neidle said Sir Keir had bought a seven acre field in Surrey for his parents to look after rescued donkeys in 1996. Mr Neidle said the field was likely placed in a life-interest trust, and the nature of the tax planning structure had the effect of keeping the field outside his parents’ estate for Inheritance Tax purposes

clock 30 September 2025 • 5 min read
Film legend Sean Bean makes plea to save the Yorkshire countryside from being 'concreted' for housing

Politics

Film legend Sean Bean makes plea to save the Yorkshire countryside from being 'concreted' for housing

He may be better known as Ned Stark in Game of Thrones and the Napoleonic war hero Sharpe, but to others, Sean Bean is known as a Yorkshireman who is on a mission to save the British countryside

clock 30 September 2025 • 8 min read
Students from Harper Adams to appear on University Challenge in first for ag specialist

Education

Students from Harper Adams to appear on University Challenge in first for ag specialist

It will be the first time Harper Adams has taken part in University Challenge as they fly the flag for agriculture. How will the students get on?

clock 27 September 2025 • 3 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Inspirational diversification projects and a look at the opportunities in renewables

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Inspirational diversification projects and a look at the opportunities in renewables

Farmers are known for being resilient and innovative entrepreneurs, and rural businesses are always thinking of new ways to diversify their farms

clock 26 September 2025 • 1 min read
Kemi Badenoch's leadership at 2024 Election could have avoided Inheritance Tax 'heartache', farmers say

Politics

Kemi Badenoch's leadership at 2024 Election could have avoided Inheritance Tax 'heartache', farmers say

Could the Conservatives have won the General Election in 2024 had Kemi Badenoch been Leader of the party instead of Rishi Sunak?

clock 25 September 2025 • 7 min read
House of Lords Sub-Committee opens inquiry on reforming Inheritance Tax

Politics

House of Lords Sub-Committee opens inquiry on reforming Inheritance Tax

The House of Lords' Finance Bill Sub-Committee is seeking views from farmers and rural businesses on the administration and implementation of Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

clock 24 September 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Ben Fenemore: "Farmers support their communities"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Ben Fenemore: "Farmers support their communities"

Banbury farmer Ben Fenemore reflects on Back British Farming day, working in the emergency services, and being nominated for the NFU's Community Farming Hero award

clock 24 September 2025 • 3 min read
Controlled burning by farmers and gamekeepers has helped to save lives, Holyrood veteran says

Politics

Controlled burning by farmers and gamekeepers has helped to save lives, Holyrood veteran says

Former Rural Affairs Secretary Fergus Ewing has warned restricting muirburn could make it harder for Scotland to deal with wildfires in the future

clock 23 September 2025 • 7 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Jill Hewitt on farm safety: "How much loss do we need to bear to create meaningful and lasting culture change which will save lives?"

Farm Safety

EXCLUSIVE - Jill Hewitt on farm safety: "How much loss do we need to bear to create meaningful and lasting culture change which will save lives?"

NAAC chief executive Jill Hewitt writes on the 19 confirmed deaths on-farm since April 1 and why the farming sector must change its culture to health and safety

clock 23 September 2025 • 4 min read
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