Politics

Claimants said Government 'failed' to consult with the sector on IHT before suddenly announcing reforms in the Autumn Budget

Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative Leader, said he believes changes to Inheritance Tax have been made based on the misconception that all farmers are 'rich and wealthy'

The agricultural sector said it is not happy with Welsh Government's position on Inheritance Tax, bluetongue, and the Sustainable Farming Incentive to name a few

NFU Scotland has argued that backbench MPs had a vital role in overturning Winter Fuel Payments last month, and they could help do the same on Inheritance Tax changes

It follows ‘alarming findings’ from the National Audit Office on the Government and the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s ability to respond to a crisis

Restrictive zones will see huge economic losses for farmers, markets and rural community say MPs

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael said farmers must keep on campaigning to urge Government that they have made a mistake on Inheritance Tax reforms

Scottish Land & Estates said rural Scotland needs clear policy direction and funding for its multi-faceted role in delivering for nature, climate and food production

Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay said his party will commit to provide multi-year funding for farmers in its election manifesto. Could the SNPs make a similar commitment?

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones