Farm Business Hub

FG's business section keeps you abreast of all the latest market developments, including analysis of prices and data across all the key sectors.

Check here for the latest news, Diversification, Funding and Legislation, Prices and Trends and Grants.

Inheritance Tax updates
view all
Starmer faces the Liaison Committee, but loses face even more
Politics

Starmer faces the Liaison Committee, but loses face even more

Emily Ashworth
clock 16 December 2025 • 1 min read
Abstaining from IHT vote sent Gov 'powerful message' to rethink policy, Labour MP says
Politics

Abstaining from IHT vote sent Gov 'powerful message' to rethink policy, Labour MP says

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 14 December 2025 • 4 min read
Keir Starmer summoned to Liaison Committee for likely pre-Christmas questioning on IHT
Politics

Keir Starmer summoned to Liaison Committee for likely pre-Christmas questioning on IHT

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 10 December 2025 • 4 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Stuart Anderson: "In many rural towns and villages, churches are the only buildings in which residents can come together"
Farm Life

EXCLUSIVE - Stuart Anderson: "In many rural towns and villages, churches are the only buildings in which residents can come together"

Stuart Anderson
clock 09 December 2025 • 3 min read
Latest News
view all
NFU campaign secures 2026 tax delay win
Farm Business

NFU campaign secures 2026 tax delay win

Farmers spared switch to Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax system following union intervention

clock 23 December 2025 • 1 min read
NFU Scotland calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens
Farm Business

NFU Scotland calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens

Union warns most farmers are now being paid less than it costs to produce their milk, forcing some to consider scaling back or exiting production altogether

clock 22 December 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers urge Government to address power imbalance between supermarkets and growers
Farm Business

Farmers urge Government to address power imbalance between supermarkets and growers

68% of farmers say making a living through farming has never been harder and seven in 10 (69%) farmers surveyed feel the buying relationship between growers and retailers has worsened over the last two years

clock 20 December 2025 • 3 min read
H&H Group Reports Strong Core Business Performance and Strategic Growth
Farm Business

H&H Group Reports Strong Core Business Performance and Strategic Growth

Harrison & Heherington, the Group’s livestock trading division, delivered an 'outstanding' year and H&H Land & Estates performed in line with expectations and continued to support rural and agricultural clients with expert advice across planning, sales, and consultancy

clock 18 December 2025 • 3 min read
Baroness Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review: Industry reacts as review published
Farm Business

Baroness Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review: Industry reacts as review published

The Government has announced the launch of a new Farming and Food Partnership Board to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector

clock 18 December 2025 • 6 min read
Industry reacts to new planning proposals which aim to prioritise farm builds and rural business
Farm Business

Industry reacts to new planning proposals which aim to prioritise farm builds and rural business

However, concerns voiced for Green Belt and BNG as former Defra Secretary Steve Reed unveils policy consultation

clock 17 December 2025 • 3 min read
Farming Minister confirms Baroness Batters' report will be released in 'matter of days'
Farm Business

Farming Minister confirms Baroness Batters' report will be released in 'matter of days'

Dame Angela Eagle sets out her vision for farming and says SFI will be 'simpler and fairer' with more farmers able to benefit

clock 16 December 2025 • 3 min read
Trump signs Executive Order to support farmers impacted by 'unfair market disruptions'
Politics

Trump signs Executive Order to support farmers impacted by 'unfair market disruptions'

US President Donald Trump once more condemned the impact of the 'Death Tax' on family farms, while stating his appreciation for farmers, and why farming communities could receive a share of a $12bn relief programme

clock 16 December 2025 • 10 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Strong beef prices and bluetongue restrictions
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Strong beef prices and bluetongue restrictions

Auctioneers take a look back at the trade at marts in 2025

clock 16 December 2025 • 1 min read
Starmer meets with NFU president to discuss farmers' IHT concerns following rural Labour MP revolt
Politics

Starmer meets with NFU president to discuss farmers' IHT concerns following rural Labour MP revolt

Could Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer finally be ready to change the Government's policy stance on Inheritance Tax changes?

clock 15 December 2025 • 3 min read
Around 75% of farmers receive stewardship support payment
Farm Business

Around 75% of farmers receive stewardship support payment

RPA chief says team has worked hard to improve payment system and timing

clock 15 December 2025 • 2 min read
Defra unveils first £2.3m tech fund roll-out
Farm Business

Defra unveils first £2.3m tech fund roll-out

Green energy, peat-free compost and nutrient planning among first projects to receive share of ADOPT cash

clock 15 December 2025 • 2 min read
Regenerative Farming
view all
Diversification
view all
Sign up to Farmers Guardian's Business Newsletter