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Inheritance Tax updates
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OPINION: "As Remembrance Day takes place, it is hard to see the country slide into the same worrying position as IHT and geo-political turmoil take hold"
Politics

OPINION: "As Remembrance Day takes place, it is hard to see the country slide into the same worrying position as IHT and geo-political turmoil take hold"

Emily Ashworth
clock 07 November 2025 • 2 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Autumn Budget one year on - "Gov still says IHT will raise funds for public services but the numbers don't add up"
Politics

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Autumn Budget one year on - "Gov still says IHT will raise funds for public services but the numbers don't add up"

Farmers Guardian
clock 05 November 2025 • 1 min read
Treasury considered IHT rethink for small family farms, FOI reveals
Politics

Treasury considered IHT rethink for small family farms, FOI reveals

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 04 November 2025 • 4 min read
"You have a three-week window" - Farmers urged to contact MPs and tell their IHT story in hope of change
Politics

"You have a three-week window" - Farmers urged to contact MPs and tell their IHT story in hope of change

Farmers Guardian
clock 04 November 2025 • 3 min read
Latest News
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Indian dairy sector continues to develop
Dairy

Indian dairy sector continues to develop

India is one of the main drivers for world dairy consumption growth, due to rising incomes and population expansion, according to AHDB

clock 10 November 2025 • 2 min read
'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of Bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales
Sheep

'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of Bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales

The Livestock Auctioneers’ Association said it recognised the move as a ‘positive step’ towards restoring confidence and normal trading activity across the regions

clock 10 November 2025 • 4 min read
'Farmers may expect a bumpy ride' - Global milk supplies race ahead
Dairy

'Farmers may expect a bumpy ride' - Global milk supplies race ahead

UK production has been ahead this year, but the rest of the world is also experiencing strong growth

clock 09 November 2025 • 3 min read
Northern Farming Conference: farmers united by frustration
Farm Business

Northern Farming Conference: farmers united by frustration

Policy drift, political instability and failing support structures have pushed the sector to its most precarious point, warn leading industry figures. Farmers Guardian reports on the Hexham Mart event

clock 08 November 2025 • 4 min read
Pig farmers see production costs drop back in Q3
Pig

Pig farmers see production costs drop back in Q3

A decline in feed costs has led to a drop in the cost of production whilst prices hold steady

clock 08 November 2025 • 1 min read
Organic market continues to grow despite rising food inflation
Farm Business

Organic market continues to grow despite rising food inflation

Conference calls for greater government and consumer support to strengthen food security

clock 07 November 2025 • 3 min read
Further cuts not ruled out as dairy farmers brace for December price drops
Dairy

Further cuts not ruled out as dairy farmers brace for December price drops

Following dramatic cuts from some dairies in November, further decreases were being announced for December prices

clock 07 November 2025 • 4 min read
Staffordshire County Council halt sales of county farms
Farm Business

Staffordshire County Council halt sales of county farms

Reform UK Deputy Leader of Staffordshire County Council Martin Murray said there was now a ‘total ban’ on the sale of county farms

clock 06 November 2025 • 2 min read
Next Welsh Government budget should back farmers, urges NFU Cymru
Farm Business

Next Welsh Government budget should back farmers, urges NFU Cymru

President Aled Jones says agriculture must be at forefront of policies as race for Senedd begins

clock 06 November 2025 • 2 min read
Scotland BSE status recognised as negligible risk
Livestock

Scotland BSE status recognised as negligible risk

News welcomed by QMS which says result should further boost Scots beef trade

clock 05 November 2025 • 1 min read
Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review calls for 'fundamental reset'
Farm Business

Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review calls for 'fundamental reset'

Former NFU president says the report sets out a sobering picture of farm finances that must not be ignored by Government

clock 05 November 2025 • 2 min read
Growing appetite for Scottish food and drink
Farm Business

Growing appetite for Scottish food and drink

Shoppers across the UK appreciated the high quality of Scottish produce

clock 05 November 2025 • 2 min read
Regenerative Farming
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Diversification
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