The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Kurtz: "Farmers deserve a Government that champions them, not undermines them"

The MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire writes about his reappointment as Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary for Wales, SFS, and why the Welsh Conservatives stand side by side with farmers on Inheritance Tax reforms

clock • 4 min read
Samuel Kurtz MS, Welsh Conservative MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, said: "This family farm tax threatens to force the sale of land just to pay the bill. It is reckless and short-sighted. If implemented, it would see Welsh family farms disappear, food prices rise, and rural communities hollowed out."
Image:

Samuel Kurtz MS, Welsh Conservative MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, said: "This family farm tax threatens to force the sale of land just to pay the bill. It is reckless and short-sighted. If implemented, it would see Welsh family farms disappear, food prices rise, and rural communities hollowed out."

It is good to be back. Returning to the rural affairs brief feels like slipping back into my favourite pair of work boots. READ NOW: Martin Lines: "The slogan, 'No Farmers, No Food' is everywhere....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Politics

 Natural Resources Wales must be scrapped alongside Natural England and Environment Agency, says Welsh Conservative MP

Natural Resources Wales must be scrapped alongside Natural England and Environment Agency, says Welsh Conservative MP

Welsh Conservative Shadow Environment Minister Andrew RT Davies said Natural Resources Wales was 'unfit for purpose'

Rachael Brown
clock 06 October 2026 • 1 min read
Jeremy Clarkson talks bTB, Defra capability and planning rules as he appears at Conservative Party Conference

Jeremy Clarkson talks bTB, Defra capability and planning rules as he appears at Conservative Party Conference

Mia Willemsen
clock 05 October 2026 • 2 min read
Conservatives promise major Defra shake up

Conservatives promise major Defra shake up

Agriculture will be at 'heart of government' once Tories regain power, says Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins

Mia Willemsen
clock 05 October 2026 • 3 min read