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More than 100 tractors took part in a farmers’ protest in Cornwall last weekend to protest against changes to the inheritance tax, which triggered a lot of concern among the farming community.

Last week, the South of England Agricultural Society hosted its annual farming conference. This year’s theme, ‘What is our land for?’ has sparked a lively debate on whether the focus of land use should shift from traditional food production to prioritising environmental and biodiversity goals or even to accommodate the demands of commercial development. 

NFU confirmed that more than 260,000 people have backed its campaign to reverse the family farm tax, signalling to the government that the public disagrees with the “cruel and ill-thought-out” policy.  

Tract’s expert, Mishti Ali, has shared her views on the current state of agricultural subsidies in England and how farmers can still plan for the future in this age of change.

In light of the recent farmers’ rally that took place in London on 19th November, Farmers Guide has approached colleges and universities that offer courses in agriculture to ask whether students are allowed to take part in farming demonstrations. 

The farming and agriculture sector SMEs are urged to register a business banking complaint with the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), which is set to close to new registrations on 13th December. 

Yesterday British farmers hit London’s streets to speak out about the consequences that changes to IHT will bring to family farms. The Farmers Guide team has caught up with protesters to hear how the new legislation will influence their livelihoods. 

Jeremy Clarkson joined other farmers who protested against changes to the inheritance tax, demanding Labour to “back down”. 

1,800 farmers took part in a mass lobby organised by the NFU to speak out against the inheritance tax changes announced by the government. 

Farmers have turned out in droves to protest against the government’s plans for inheritance tax. Farmers Guide attended the rally…

Large crowds of farmers, including some tractors have headed to London this morning to protest against changes to inheritance tax reliefs.

Every road victim deserves the very highest standard of support, says Brake, as it puts road victims at the heart of Road Safety Week 2024.