Charlie Ireland helped to raise over £20,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in 2023 following the death of his father from the condition
On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian takes a look at whether the UK is equipped to feed a nation if it is to fight a war on the British Isles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced with headache as rural Labour MPs back farmers' calls for change on Inheritance Tax, and Glastonbury Festival is to take a break next year to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures of Worthy Farm.
Rural Labour MPs could face the prospect of being voted out by their farming constituents at the next General Election if they do not listen to their concerns on Inheritance Tax changes
Is the UK equipped to feed a nation if it is to fight a war in Great Britain?
Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said several sheep belonging to multiple farmers were killed by two dogs, and the shock caused further damage and losses afterwards
Farmers have warned the UK's Industrial Strategy to promote growth and investment could be curtailed without an acknowledgement from Government that it needs to reconsider reforms to Inheritance Tax
Former Defra Secretary George Eustice discusses trade, imports, the EU reset and the importance of technology in agriculture
On part two of this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford looks back to when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Inheritance Tax in the Autumn Budget and law firm Collyer Bristow announces farmers are seeking to take the Government to High Court over an alleged 'failure' to consult with the farming sector prior to reforming Agricultural and Business Property Relief. Efra chair Alistair Carmichael speaks to Chris on part two of the episode to discuss Efra's report calling on Government to pause, consult and rethink reforming Inheritance Tax.
On part one of this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford looks back to when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Inheritance Tax in the Autumn Budget and law firm Collyer Bristow announces farmers are seeking to take the Government to High Court over an alleged 'failure' to consult with the farming sector prior to reforming Agricultural and Business Property Relief
Liberal Democrat MP Dr Danny Chambers said the UK needs to get serious and start preparing for the next animal disease outbreak