Politics

The widow of Warwickshire farmer Rocky Poulson who ended his life four days after a farm inspection has criticised both farm and Ofsted inspections for having no reference to the people who run farms or schools

NFU Scotland held rallies and demonstrations across the country which called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consult with the sector on changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Farm Retail Association chair Emma Mosey said the most pressing concerns for their members following the Chancellor's Budget were Inheritance Tax reforms, minimum wage and National Insurance increases

Representatives accuse big six retailers of leaving producers ‘struggling to make a living'

Richard Walker called on the Government to get behind farmers and high streets as the 'bedrock of the country'

Northern Ireland Environment Agency has confirmed submissions will now be accepted via email until 11:59 PM on February 14 2025

Scotland's postponed 'Day of Unity' will highlight how the UK Government’s proposed changes to Inheritance Tax threaten the viability of family farms

Speaking exclusively to Farmers Guardian at LAMMA Show, NFU president Tom Bradshaw added that farmers did not have confidence to invest in the future

Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley's take on this week's top farming news stories

The Defra Secretary will launch a consultation on a new strategic approach to managing land use in England today (January 31)