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Politics

NFU Conference: Poignant farm toy display illustrates impact of family farm tax

Politics

NFU Conference: Poignant farm toy display illustrates impact of family farm tax

A basket of pre-loved farm toys has been handed over to the Treasury by three generations of a farming family with a heartfelt message to the Chancellor

clock 25 February 2025 • 3 min read
Letters: "Surely a better option would be to scrap APR altogether, but with exemptions"

Politics

Letters: "Surely a better option would be to scrap APR altogether, but with exemptions"

FG reader Frank Brown offers his proposed solution to closing the tax avoidance loophole in Agricultural Property Relief (APR)

clock 25 February 2025 • 2 min read
Nature Bill could place 'unacceptable burden' on Scottish landowners

Environment

Nature Bill could place 'unacceptable burden' on Scottish landowners

The Natural Environment Bill (Scotland) was proposed in Holyrood on February 19. It could help Scottish Ministers set legally binding targets to reduce carbon emissions and protect biodiversity. But will farmers support the proposed piece of legislation?

clock 25 February 2025 • 9 min read
NFU Conference: Government must reset its relationship with farming

Politics

NFU Conference: Government must reset its relationship with farming

NFU president Tom Bradshaw to say there is ‘so much more to do' and there is still time for this Government to 'reset its relationship with farming and rural Britain'

clock 25 February 2025 • 6 min read
NFU Conference: Defra announces seasonal worker scheme extension, investment in farm equipment fund and public procurement plans

Politics

NFU Conference: Defra announces seasonal worker scheme extension, investment in farm equipment fund and public procurement plans

Defra Secretary Steve Reed announces new policies and investment plans to help 'boost profits' for farmers

clock 25 February 2025 • 3 min read
NFU Conference: Defra Secretary due to address delegates following Treasury tax snub

Politics

NFU Conference: Defra Secretary due to address delegates following Treasury tax snub

Union event aims to lay 'Foundations for the Future' amid ongoing Stop the Family Farm Tax fight

clock 24 February 2025 • 2 min read
Labour MP Steve Witherden on IHT: "I asked the Treasury to raise the threshold to target the tax-dodging multinationals... there is still time for this to be put right"

Politics

Labour MP Steve Witherden on IHT: "I asked the Treasury to raise the threshold to target the tax-dodging multinationals... there is still time for this to be put right"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Steve Witherden, Labour MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

clock 24 February 2025 • 3 min read
More than three-quarters of farmers reject Galloway National Park proposal

Politics

More than three-quarters of farmers reject Galloway National Park proposal

NFU Scotland said current proposals for the creation of a third National Park in Galloway fail to show 'benefit' to farmers, food producers and the rural economy

clock 23 February 2025 • 6 min read
Rethink needed to move away from 'one-size-fits-all' approach on the Whole Farm Plan

Politics

Rethink needed to move away from 'one-size-fits-all' approach on the Whole Farm Plan

The Scottish Crofting Federation has urged Scotland's Agriculture Jim Fairlie to make changes to the Whole Farm Plan which are 'proportionate' to the needs of crofters

clock 22 February 2025 • 2 min read
Welsh farming and allied industries unite against Inheritance Tax changes at Royal Welsh Showground

Politics

Welsh farming and allied industries unite against Inheritance Tax changes at Royal Welsh Showground

NFU Cymru brought together farmers and representatives from rural businesses across mid-Wales for a display showcasing the far-reaching impact of the proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

clock 21 February 2025 • 4 min read
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