Politics

At a time when UK farmers are struggling to make ends meet and as they face continued pressure from animal diseases encroaching on the border, should the Government be stressing the importance of prioritising cheap food over food security?

Standing in solidarity with farmers, the British supermarket chain has urged the Government to rethink making changes to Inheritance Tax

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded to DAERA progress on draft regulations to establish a Just Transition Commission, stressing that any transition must be grounded in what is genuinely achievable for farmers

Many diversified farms may be hit by the rising business rates expected in April

Farmers for Action (FFA) NI said the event was part of its ‘IHT and more’ protest campaign

The tool is available now for England and Wales, via the GOV.UK website, with a Scotland release expected later this year

Some of the issues raised at the landmark event included Inheritance Tax changes, the threat of animal disease, Bovaer and how the rise of Reform in England could help the SNP win the Holyrood Parliamentary Election in May

Latest Efra Committee report calls for Gov to consider actions to avoid undermining animal welfare and precision breeding progress

The success and prosperity of many sectors across Scotland's economy depend on the Scotch whisky industry, from farmers growing malting barley to pubs and restaurants. But they could face significant pressure with another increase on alcohol duty

It follows a 38 Degrees campaign for supermarkets to confirm their position