Politics

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

Speaking to Farmers Guardian, NFU President Tom Bradshaw shared his reaction following the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner's address to delegates at AIC conference today (November 13)

Speaking at the AIC conference (November 13) Labour’s Farming Minister said there are ‘constant discussions’ around the new rules on Inheritance Tax

"I am totally committed to supporting our farmers"

"I know this is already having a chilling effect on farming and rural businesses"

"If I am around and I happen to see a tractor, I am not excluding the possibility that I would strongly sympathise with the driver of that tractor"

"Family farms are at the heart of a thriving rural economy, and farming plays a crucial role in delivering on priorities like nature recovery, climate mitigation, and clean water"

"It (farming) is an industry we can do without. We do not need small (family) farmers"

Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle will lead a debate on changes to Agricultural Property Relief in Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (November 13)

Jeremy Clarkson has called on a third generation farmer to lead protests against changes to Agricultural Property Relief and help save family farms