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Inheritance Tax updates
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New Defra Secretary says she wants to work in partnership with farmers
Politics

New Defra Secretary says she wants to work in partnership with farmers

Jane Thynne
clock 10 September 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers warn they could be forced to leave UK due to Inheritance Tax reforms
Politics

Farmers warn they could be forced to leave UK due to Inheritance Tax reforms

Chris Brayford
clock 10 September 2025 • 4 min read
OPINION: Can Reform and Nigel Farage really win for British farming beyond Inheritance Tax?
Politics

OPINION: Can Reform and Nigel Farage really win for British farming beyond Inheritance Tax?

Chris Brayford
clock 09 September 2025 • 7 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Robin Swann on Inheritance Tax: "It's the next generation who are now wondering if they have a future"
Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Robin Swann on Inheritance Tax: "It's the next generation who are now wondering if they have a future"

Robin Swann
clock 09 September 2025 • 3 min read
Latest News
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Controlled rollout of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier gets underway
Farm Business

Controlled rollout of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier gets underway

Defra says the scheme is a 'new and improved' offer that will support a range of land types and farm businesses

clock 18 September 2025 • 2 min read
New report says SFI schemes could be making it harder for farmers to invest
Farm Business

New report says SFI schemes could be making it harder for farmers to invest

Study coincides with calls from farming groups for Defra to get to grips with farm support policies

clock 18 September 2025 • 3 min read
British Meat Processors Association chief executive Nick Allen announces intention to retire
Farm Business

British Meat Processors Association chief executive Nick Allen announces intention to retire

A search will begin for the new chief executive of BMPA

clock 17 September 2025 • 1 min read
At least 10 tonnes of illegal meat stopped at Dover this month
Farm Business

At least 10 tonnes of illegal meat stopped at Dover this month

Port authority says Gov must act immediately to avert health crisis

clock 17 September 2025 • 2 min read
Jaguar Land Rover extends production pause after cyber incident
Farm Business

Jaguar Land Rover extends production pause after cyber incident

The carmaker says the pause will last until Wednesday September 24

clock 16 September 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers look to focus on what they can control
Farm Business

Farmers look to focus on what they can control

While political changes are always 'at the back of farmers' minds', attendees at the Westmorland Show were looking to focus on their business

clock 16 September 2025 • 2 min read
Drought is 'far from over' despite the recent rainfall, warns the National Drought Group
Environment

Drought is 'far from over' despite the recent rainfall, warns the National Drought Group

Five areas remain in drought, with more areas likely to declare drought status within the next few weeks as groundwater and reservoir levels across England continue to recede

clock 15 September 2025 • 3 min read
Historic England partnership delivers heritage protection
Farm Business

Historic England partnership delivers heritage protection

Farmers and landowners supported to access grants

clock 14 September 2025 • 3 min read
UFU calls for trusted science to develop the future of Northern Ireland's agricultural industry
Farm Business

UFU calls for trusted science to develop the future of Northern Ireland's agricultural industry

There is a vital need for science that directly influences practice, policy and industry choices says the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU)

clock 13 September 2025 • 2 min read
School meal policy shift could offer once-in-a-generation £600m boost for British farmers
Farm Business

School meal policy shift could offer once-in-a-generation £600m boost for British farmers

A new report has urged the Government to commit to its procurement pledge in order to put more fresh produce in schools

clock 12 September 2025 • 2 min read
Succession conversations can no longer be avoided
Farm Business

Succession conversations can no longer be avoided

As tax rules tighten and economic pressures mount, Willem Puddy from Old Mill takes a look at a practical approach to succession planning

clock 12 September 2025 • 3 min read
Defra issues FETF grants as record 9,500 farm businesses apply
Farm Business

Defra issues FETF grants as record 9,500 farm businesses apply

Gov says response to animal health award is delayed owing to volume of applications

clock 12 September 2025 • 1 min read
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