Farming in Five: December 11

Rachael Brown

11 December 2024 • 1 min read

Chief Reporter Rachael Brown covers the UK farming protests, with tractors rallying in London, York, Cardiff, and Suffolk against the family farm tax. Defra Secretary Steve Reed has promised to arrange a meeting between the Chancellor and farming unions to address proposed Inheritance Tax changes. Meanwhile, Welsh farming unions have welcomed a 6.6% rural affairs budget increase but are seeking clarity on its distribution to benefit farmers and rural communities.

Efra Committee told Inheritance Tax changes are a tax on the 'unfortunate'

UK Food Security Report reveals vulnerable production sector at mercy of climate and geopolitics

Farming in Five: More than 80% of farmers think climate change will impact business; new laws could see growers pay all seasonal worker costs; and 192 tractors go pink for breast cancer run

As another heatwave heats the UK, farmers reveal their fears about the impact of climate change on their businesses. Changes to employer laws could see growers forced to pay all Seasonal Worker Scheme costs and 192 'Pink Ladies' take to the road in a record-breaking run for breast cancer

Jane Thynne

09 July 2025 • 1 min read

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Farming in Five: Farmers' testimonies of 'painful' livestock worrying helping to progress Bill [July 8]

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the latest on livestock worrying and the The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill.

Chris Brayford

08 July 2025 • 1 min read

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Farming in Five: 'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm [July 7]

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the latest on a trial involving the death of three-year-old Daniel Twigg, who was killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm.

Chris Brayford

07 July 2025 • 1 min read