Farmers across Northern Ireland turn out in their thousands to fight Labour's family farm tax

UFU president says: 'Now is the time to stand up, unite and challenge this appalling decision by a Government that is out of touch with farming families'

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Credit: UFU
Image:

Credit: UFU

Roads were left gridlocked as more than 6,000 farmers flocked to an Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) rally opposing the ‘family farm tax' at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, Northern Ireland on Monday....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

Farming will be part of 'core national resilience' for this Government, says PM
Politics

Farming will be part of 'core national resilience' for this Government, says PM

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 15 August 2026 • 5 min read
'I know I have work to do to win the trust of the farming community' - Andy Burnham posts message to British farmers
Politics

'I know I have work to do to win the trust of the farming community' - Andy Burnham posts message to British farmers

The Prime Minister has shared a message for UK agriculture acknowledging the challenges caused by this year's drought

Farmers Guardian
Farmers Guardian
clock 15 August 2026 • 2 min read
Prime Minister to announce £65m to help farmers respond to drought as he makes farm visit
Politics

Prime Minister to announce £65m to help farmers respond to drought as he makes farm visit

It follows an emergency response committee (COBR) meeting earlier this week on heat, wildfires and drought

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 14 August 2026 • 4 min read