Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

“It’s a smokescreen”: Farmers’ reactions to the Budget

As the chancellor’s recent Autumn Budget continues to rock the industry, we take a look at farmers’ reactions and opinions on the news.

Cross-party MPs slam “betrayal” of farmers in Budget

A debate in the House of Commons has seen dozens of MPs from across the country share stories of “devastation” from farmers in their constituencies.

Steve Reed claims small family farmers “won’t be affected” by IHT changes 

The Defra secretary of state has claimed headlines over the changes to IHT are “misleading” following major backlash.

Chancellor announces “hammer blow” reforms to agricultural property relief 

After much speculation and lobbying from the farming industry, chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed changes to inheritance tax reliefs.

In pictures: Halloween road run raises money for farm safety charity 

The Spooky Halloween Road Run in Swindon has so far raised around £200 for Yellow Wellies.

Cornish show cancels livestock classes over bluetongue fears

The Liskeard Prime Stock Show has said there will be no livestock at this year’s event amid fears of further bluetongue outbreaks.

“Farmers are problem solvers” – Kaleb Cooper discusses the challenges facing farmers

Ahead of the publication of his new book and upcoming solo special on Prime, Kaleb Cooper spoke to Farmers Guide about the weather, SFI, the future of farming and the importance of a good chat.

Farmer aids in rescue of stranded driver 

A farmer in Cambridgeshire has helped rescue a member of the public whose vehicle was stranded near a water-filled ditch.

Jeremy Clarkson: ‘I arrived at a crossroads. And was not sure which way to turn’

Clarkson’s latest book is a witty and at times hard-hitting defence of British farming, that cements his transition from trainee to fully-fledged farmer.

Farmers along A5 route must be treated fairly, union says 

The Ulster Farming Union has said it accepts the need for a new road, but insisted that farmers along the route must be treated fairly.

What do UK seed account changes mean for beet growers?

Nick Morris, of British Sugar, and Arthur Marshall, NFU Sugar, spoke on a recent BBRO podcast about changes to the UK seed account.

BTV-3 vaccine licence now available across England 

Farmers in England will now be able to use any of the permitted BTV-3 vaccines without applying for a specific licence, Defra has announced.

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