Save Britain's Family Farms

Farmers Guardian's Save Britain's Family Farms campaign aims to help the industry navigate through the aftermath of the Budget. 

The new Inheritance Tax rules have the potential to devastate family farms, and this campaign will support farming in its mission to challenge the Government.

Save Britain's Family Farms is about showcasing the vital role of farming to the wider public, and the impact it has on society including landscape management, jobs, education, climate change, habitat restoration and food production. 

Many in the industry have got behind the campaign, championing the impact it has by bringing the rural sector together and driving farming's message to a wider audience.

For 180 years Farmers Guardian has campaigned and stood up for farming and will continue to be a voice for the industry.  

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How US farmers celebrated Estate Tax reforms in Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill
Politics

How US farmers celebrated Estate Tax reforms in Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill

US President Donald Trump was told of the need to raise tax exemption thresholds to save generational farming from 'damaging' Inheritance Tax reforms. He listened and then acted. Similar sentiments have been raised with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Will he now listen and act?

clock 05 August 2025 • 10 min read
Diversification: New Cornish attraction to honour hard working farmers
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Diversification: New Cornish attraction to honour hard working farmers

Arable farmer William Old said he wants his maize maze diversification to honour the incredible dedication and hard work of family farms across the UK

clock 02 August 2025 • 7 min read
'If nothing changes on IHT, farms will not survive' - Will Gov now act to save British farming?
Politics

'If nothing changes on IHT, farms will not survive' - Will Gov now act to save British farming?

An Inheritance Tax specialist has provided a candid account of the heartbreaking choices and worries farmers across the UK now face with proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief next year

clock 01 August 2025 • 7 min read
'Everyone knows this is a disastrous policy' - Farmers react to Donald Trump's striking words on IHT
Politics

'Everyone knows this is a disastrous policy' - Farmers react to Donald Trump's striking words on IHT

Farmers have praised President Donald Trump for speaking out against taxing inherited generational family farms

clock 30 July 2025 • 5 min read
Farmers to hold IHT protest at Labour Party Conference
Politics

Farmers to hold IHT protest at Labour Party Conference

The Labour Party Conference will be held in Liverpool from September 28 to October 1

clock 29 July 2025 • 2 min read
Donald Trump sends Starmer damning indictment on IHT
Politics

Donald Trump sends Starmer damning indictment on IHT

President Trump said he 'abolished' taxation on agricultural business and property in the US because he understood the impact it had on generational family farming, with closures also having an impact on farmers' mental health

clock 28 July 2025 • 4 min read
Championing family farms
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Save Britain's Family Farms: Young Farmers take future into their own hands and head to Parliament to discuss IHT
Young Farmers and Careers

Save Britain's Family Farms: Young Farmers take future into their own hands and head to Parliament to discuss IHT

A group of Young Farmers were given the opportunity to take their fight for the future of farming straight to Parliament

clock 07 February 2025 • 3 min read
Save Britain's Family Farms: Ben Aveling - "This is not about you or me being a farmer, it is about people of Britain who need to eat"
Campaigns

Save Britain's Family Farms: Ben Aveling - "This is not about you or me being a farmer, it is about people of Britain who need to eat"

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

clock 04 February 2025 • 1 min read
Roger's View: "Our family has already lost one farm through politics, and it pains me to think that we might lose another"
Blogs

Roger's View: "Our family has already lost one farm through politics, and it pains me to think that we might lose another"

Roger Nicholson, 81, helped to build Cannon Hall, the well-loved Yorkshire farm, into what it is today. In the first of a special blog series for Farmers Guardian, Roger reflects on what the Budget means for the industry and his time in agriculture

clock 07 December 2024 • 4 min read
SAVE BRITAIN'S FAMILY FARMS: Maria Warne - "It is not just a farm, it is a family"
Farm Life

SAVE BRITAIN'S FAMILY FARMS: Maria Warne - "It is not just a farm, it is a family"

In a new Farmers Guardian campaign to support family farms, farmers across the country have voiced their concerns about the future of the industry. In a new series for the campaign, family farm focus, you will hear straight from farming families talking about their worries for their business and legacy

clock 18 November 2024 • 1 min read
Farming industry get behind FG's SAVE BRITAIN'S FAMILY FARMS campaign: "[This] campaign will help deliver our message to Government"
Campaigns

Farming industry get behind FG's SAVE BRITAIN'S FAMILY FARMS campaign: "[This] campaign will help deliver our message to Government"

Our campaign aims to show the true value of our country's family farms and highlight the impact of the Budget

clock 14 November 2024 • 2 min read
SAVE BRITAIN'S FAMILY FARMS: Rebecca Pow - "Farms are an essential cog in the wheel if we are to ensure a secure food supply"
Campaigns

SAVE BRITAIN'S FAMILY FARMS: Rebecca Pow - "Farms are an essential cog in the wheel if we are to ensure a secure food supply"

Former DEFRA Environment Minister Rebecca Pow highlights the value of family farms for Farmers Guardian's Save Britain's Family Farms campaign

clock 14 November 2024 • 1 min read
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Agricultural Property Relief changes brings rural mental health into focus
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Agricultural Property Relief changes brings rural mental health into focus

In a debate led by Conservative MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, she said the cause of stress for farmers, particularly more recently, has been Government policy

clock 14 November 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Business Innovation Show: Budget discussion highlights need to 'look at business structure and what is feasible'
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Farm Business Innovation Show: Budget discussion highlights need to 'look at business structure and what is feasible'

Plan for the future but do not rush into any big decisions – that was the resounding message from a panel of experts discussing the Autumn Budget at the Farm Business Innovation Show, held at the NEC (November 6/7)

clock 06 November 2024 • 2 min read
Farmers Guardian Podcast Autumn Budget - How will the Chancellor's Budget impact agriculture?
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Farmers Guardian Podcast Autumn Budget - How will the Chancellor's Budget impact agriculture?

The Farmers Guardian news team give their analysis of the Chancellor's Budget

clock 01 November 2024 • 1 min read
Farmers Guardian Podcast: Siblings plan their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents
Podcasts

Farmers Guardian Podcast: Siblings plan their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents

With succession the elephant in the room on many farms, Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to siblings Anna and Sam Hallos about how they are planning for the future

clock 05 November 2024 • 6 min read
Farming matters: Joe Evans - "This budget is not just bad for farmers – it is bad for everyone. It is irresponsible"
Politics

Farming matters: Joe Evans - "This budget is not just bad for farmers – it is bad for everyone. It is irresponsible"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: CLA vice-president Joe Evans

clock 18 December 2024 • 3 min read
James Farrell - Knight Frank on the Autumn Budget: "If this is the 'new deal' (for farmers), it does not look very appealing"
Politics

James Farrell - Knight Frank on the Autumn Budget: "If this is the 'new deal' (for farmers), it does not look very appealing"

"There will be a need for a rapid and concerted effort from the leaders in the rural and farming sectors to hold the Government to account on ensuring that the gulf between urban and rural support does not become even wider"

clock 14 November 2024 • 4 min read
Education
#FarmingCAN: Lancashire dairy farmer makes it her mission to educate children
FarmingCAN

#FarmingCAN: Lancashire dairy farmer makes it her mission to educate children

Elaine Smith has made it her mission to excite children about the world of farming. Emily Ashworth finds out more

clock 31 July 2024 • 5 min read
#FarmingCAN: Farmer Will - 'We need to get farming taught in schools. The more I think about it the crazier it is'
Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Farmer Will - 'We need to get farming taught in schools. The more I think about it the crazier it is'

Being able to connect to the general public is quite a talent, and one that Will Young has mastered. Emily Ashworth pays him a visit

clock 29 December 2023 • 7 min read
#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people
Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people

In the first of a new series of Farmers Guardian’s #FarmingCAN campaign, Emily Ashworth talks to young farmer Dylan Vetara about representing the industry

clock 29 September 2023 • 5 min read
Consumer trust and demand for British food at an all time high
Farm Business

Consumer trust and demand for British food at an all time high

More consumers trust British food and are choosing to buy British than ever before, a new survey has revealed.

clock 13 July 2021 • 2 min read

Get farming into schools petition

The Autumn Budget highlighted the need for education around agriculture. With many misunderstanding the implications of Inheritance Tax and what it could mean for consumers and the future of the countryside, Farmers Guardian has joined a petition to get rural education embedded onto the curriculum.

For more information and to sign the petition click here

 

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