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Thousands of farmers made their voices heard in the capital in protest of the Chancellor's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

Maximising methane output is the primary objective when running an anaerobic digester and, for the Channing family, this means growing the most consistent and high-quality maize feedstock across 405 hectares (1,000 acres). Good advice, on-farm analysis and growing the best varieties all play a part in success.

In addition to monitoring the subtle behavioural and activity patterns associated with the various stages of the fertility cycle and health parameters of dairy cows, heifers and calves, the electronic neck collars and eartags used by SenseHub Dairy can also act as ID tags for compatible milking parlours and automatic shedding gates.

With maize the mainstay of his forage ration, dairy farmer Jon Bult takes no chances and opts for the best early maturing variety for his needs. An early maize harvest allows him to maximise his use of overwinter cover crops, delivering soil health benefits and the bonus of a Sustainable Farming Incentive payment.

Hear from British farmers on the impact of the proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

Following the Autumn budget, far-reaching reforms to agricultural and business property relief are proposed, leaving families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax ("IHT"). Howden Rural take a look at the options.

'Today we stand united and have shown Westminster they cannot continue to take farmers for granted'

North Northamptonshire Council becomes latest to back its local farmers against 'ticking time bomb' Budget

Farmers are encouraged to complete the survey, which can be found on the NSA website .The deadline for the survey is February 21 2025

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley