NFU president Tom Bradshaw was invited to Number 10 Downing Street on Monday (November 25) for a meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
While details of what was discussed are yet to emerge, the new comes just seven days after thousands of farmers stood peacefully on Richmond Terrace in London in a show of unity to oppose the recent Budget announcements which will devastate family farms.
Organised by farmers Olly Harrison, Andrew Ward and Martin Williams, the protest saw the likes of broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson speak up in support of the sector, while grassroots farmers from across the country took to the stage to share their stories and tell of the impact the changes to IHT, APR and BPR could have if the proposals go ahead.
It was a clear signal to the Government that the industry would continue to fight this.
But what happens now?
Olly said: "The thousands of farmers who showed up in London and stood in unity allowed us to open up a dialogue with Number 10.
"Now Government are willing to engage and hopefully the conversation will lead to an outcome that we want. We might not need to take further action but we are ready if we do need to.
"Everyone who turned up should give themselves a pat on the back because we would not be having these conversations without them."
NFU
Its rally event at Westminster on November 19, saw around 1,800 farmers speak face-to-face with their local MP and challenge the Government.
It has since released its own research into the figures, which they hope will prove the Government have got their numbers wrong.
There is also a petition calling for no change to inheritance tax for family farms. You can sign it here
Write to your MP
You should consider writing to your local MP and tell them your concerns around IHT and how it could impact your business.
Your MP is there to help fight your corner and making contact could provide you with more support.
READ NOW: How to write to your MP template
Scotland
Scottish farmers have been urged to join the farmer rally which is set to take place on November 28 outside Holyrood.
In anticipation of the Budget on December 4, NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy said the industry needs to send a ‘crystal-clear' message to Scottish Government on what it must deliver.
READ NOW: Everything you need to know abut the Scottish farmer protest
Farmers Guardian's campaign
Save Britain's Family Farms was launched by FG in response to the Budget announcement on October 30.
The campaign aims to support the industry through the changes proposed by Government, and showcase the true value of family farms have to wider society.
You can also get all the latest Budget updates, advice on succession and ask any questions you have in our new FG Ask The Expert series.
