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Alex Black

Alex Black

Deputy editor

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Articles by Alex Black

New year a good time to review farm insurance policies

Farm Business

New year a good time to review farm insurance policies

With many farm policies due for renewal at the end of the year, Georgie Spencer at Acres Insurance Brokers spoke to Farmers Guardian about the importance of reviewing activities and insurance

clock 02 January 2026 • 3 min read
Tributes paid to agricultural journalist Andrew Arbuckle

Farm Life

Tributes paid to agricultural journalist Andrew Arbuckle

Andrew Arbuckle died peacefully on Christmas day aged 81

clock 02 January 2026 • 3 min read
Eight farming dates to look out for in 2026

Farm Life

Eight farming dates to look out for in 2026

Farmers Guardian takes a look at some of the key dates for farmers in 2026

clock 01 January 2026 • 3 min read
'Robust planning' still essential despite IHT change

Politics

'Robust planning' still essential despite IHT change

Lawyers and advisers have warned many farms and estates will still face large bills

clock 24 December 2025 • 3 min read
OPINION: IHT reprieve reason for Christmas cheer

Politics

OPINION: IHT reprieve reason for Christmas cheer

Deputy Editor Alex Black reflects on the impact of the decision to increase APR and BPR thresholds from £1 million to £2.5m

clock 23 December 2025 • 2 min read
Chancellor says IHT proposals are 'fair' when quizzed on mental health impact

Politics

Chancellor says IHT proposals are 'fair' when quizzed on mental health impact

It comes after the release of Baroness Batters’ Farming Profitability Review said nearly all the responses to this review have cited Inheritance Tax as the single biggest issue

clock 18 December 2025 • 1 min read
Baroness Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review: Industry reacts as review published

Farm Business

Baroness Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review: Industry reacts as review published

The Government has announced the launch of a new Farming and Food Partnership Board to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector

clock 18 December 2025 • 6 min read
OPINION: 8p veg promotions devalue British produce

Retail

OPINION: 8p veg promotions devalue British produce

Retailers are offering British vegetables at bargain prices in the run up to Christmas

clock 17 December 2025 • 2 min read
MPs debate IHT as Finance Bill passes second reading

Politics

MPs debate IHT as Finance Bill passes second reading

Labour MPs were not expected to abstain on the vote today (December 16)

clock 16 December 2025 • 4 min read
Drought in December serious cause for concern, says NFU

Environment

Drought in December serious cause for concern, says NFU

More needs to be done to address water challenges impacting farmers

clock 16 December 2025 • 3 min read
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