The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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Farm Business

Almost 90% of farmers facing further stress following family farm tax introduction

Mental Health

Almost 90% of farmers facing further stress following family farm tax introduction

A new study from UFU says Andy Burnham's Budget now has the chance to safeguard the future of farming in UK

clock 17 October 2026 • 3 min read
Fertiliser among sectors covered by new carbon border tax from 2027

Farm Business

Fertiliser among sectors covered by new carbon border tax from 2027

Illustrative CBAM rates put fertiliser at £1.45/tCO₂e ahead of 2027 launch

clock 17 October 2026 • 2 min read
Defra's backing of organic will 'act as a tipping point' for the sector

Farm Business

Defra's backing of organic will 'act as a tipping point' for the sector

The Soil Association Certification welcomes Labour plan as sector looks to growth

clock 16 October 2026 • 4 min read
Defra grilled on SFI26 chaos and accusations of farming underspend

Politics

Defra grilled on SFI26 chaos and accusations of farming underspend

clock 16 October 2026 • 3 min read
Tightening supplies underline challenges for farmers despite support for prices

Farm Business

Tightening supplies underline challenges for farmers despite support for prices

Deputy editor Alex Black takes a look at the latest AHDB outlook

clock 16 October 2026 • 2 min read
Supermarkets engaging in farmwashing are manipulating public support for British farmers, says MP

Farm Business

Supermarkets engaging in farmwashing are manipulating public support for British farmers, says MP

Green Party's Dr Ellie Chowns has written to Dame Angela Eagle demanding issue be addressed

clock 15 October 2026 • 2 min read
Defra releases update on SFI exception groups

Politics

Defra releases update on SFI exception groups

Rural Payments Agency release further details on who qualifies for exception groups due to reported technical issues with SFI Window 2

clock 15 October 2026 • 3 min read
Countryside Alliance calls for permanent 5p fuel duty cut in Chancellor's Budget

Farm Business

Countryside Alliance calls for permanent 5p fuel duty cut in Chancellor's Budget

The Countryside Alliance has also called for a temporary cut to the 20% rate of VAT on fuel, alongside other measures

clock 15 October 2026 • 2 min read
From the editor: Farming should not be a 'risky business' and Government must act

Politics

From the editor: Farming should not be a 'risky business' and Government must act

clock 15 October 2026 • 2 min read
Rural Labour MPs call for u-turn on family farm tax as they ramp up Budget pressure

Politics

Rural Labour MPs call for u-turn on family farm tax as they ramp up Budget pressure

Labour MP for Penrith and Solway when asked how hopeful he was the family farm tax would be scrapped, he said: "I always have faith in my colleagues to do the right thing"

clock 14 October 2026 • 4 min read