January 23: Farming in Five: Shadow Defra Secretary says Steve Reed needs to be 'banging' on Chancellor's door on IHT

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins' views on Inheritance Tax reform, the latest on foot-and-mouth and Bluetongue and an invitation to Farmers Guardian's latest webinar on new entrants

Alex Black

23 January 2025 • 1 min read

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Farming in Five: abattoirs under siege from imports and bluetongue

Abattoirs in Wales are under threat from imports and bluetongue; Eurostar customers offered pork products despite ban; NFU heads back to Brussels for EU reset and how the harvest could all be down to St John

Jane Thynne

18 June 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: MPs brand the Spending Review a 'damp squib' for farmers, Defra says direct payments to 'large and wealthy landowners' does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 urged to recognise farming's wider contribution to society

On this episode of Farming in Five, news reporter Chris Brayford discusses concerns from MPs regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review, with some calling it a 'damp squib, Defra says direct payments to ‘large and wealthy landowners’ does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 powers urged to recognise farming’s wider contribution to society

Chris Brayford

17 June 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Rural crime continues to devastate farm businesses, sauce manufacturer answers Clarkson's prayers with 100% British ketchup and the role of gamekeeping celebrated in new report

Rural crime report reveals farmers left footing £44.1 million bill, sauce manufacturer creates British ketchup after Jeremy Clarkson highlights gap in the market, and gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

Chris Brayford

16 June 2025 • 1 min read