Autumn Budget

Government warned of consequences of Inheritance Tax changes

Politics

Government warned of consequences of Inheritance Tax changes

In a Westminster Hall debate on October 17, MPs from rural constituencies laid out concerns for the future of family farms and food production if changes were to be made

clock 18 October 2024 • 2 min read
Defra announces internal regulatory review led by economist

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Defra announces internal regulatory review led by economist

Dan Corry previously served as head of the No10 policy unit under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and adviser in many Government departments where he was involved in regulatory reform.

clock 16 October 2024 • 1 min read
NFU Scotland tells Farming Minister to provide farmers with 'revived' funding at the Autumn Budget

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NFU Scotland tells Farming Minister to provide farmers with 'revived' funding at the Autumn Budget

"The unequivocal case for an increased, ring-fenced and multi-annual UK farming budget was made clear once again"

clock 13 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "One hundred days into Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and farmers' confidence in his ambition for change is fading fast"

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From the editor: "One hundred days into Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and farmers' confidence in his ambition for change is fading fast"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 11 October 2024 • 2 min read
Farming in a 'position of paralysis' as the industry waits for outcome of the Autumn Budget

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Farming in a 'position of paralysis' as the industry waits for outcome of the Autumn Budget

Mr Bradshaw said October 30 would be the ‘moment of truth', when farmers will see ‘whether this Government backs British farming or not'

clock 09 October 2024 • 2 min read
In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Right now, trust in the SFI system is low"

In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Right now, trust in the SFI system is low"

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

clock 07 October 2024 • 2 min read
Why did farmers turn their backs on the Conservatives at the General Election?

Politics

Why did farmers turn their backs on the Conservatives at the General Election?

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

clock 04 October 2024 • 6 min read