Politics

It has been rumoured Defra's budget could be on the ‘chopping block' in the Comprehensive Spending Review

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Andy Welford, a dairy farmer from Scaling, near Saltburn, offers his views on the Inheritance Tax fallout

Matthew Pennycook has come under fire after he granted permission for a solar development to takeover nearly half of Emma and Rob Sturdy's tenant farm in North Yorkshire

Jason Hollands, of wealth management firm Evelyn Partner, said another area that could be subject to an 'overhaul' was the lifetime gifting regime

Food producers are preparing for a day of action against Inheritance Tax changes, rising living costs and potential food price increases

RPA chief executive Paul Caldwell said he leaves the agency in a 'great position' to further maximise grant-making and deliver for its customers

Labour has announced plans to launch its a Food Strategy Advisory Board next week with the aim of building a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system in the UK

The former Rural Affairs Secretary said the SNP had 'self-destructed' and 'turned its back' on farmers

Farmers said they want to apply further pressure on Sir Keir Starmer's Government to abolish Inheritance Tax changes, fight for fairer food prices and to stop Labour from 'driving the nation' into the ground

The Tenant Farmers Association has asked Defra to provide details of the number of 'in-flight' SFI applications on the RPA system before the scheme was closed