The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

Defra Secretary commits to facilitating a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and UK farming unions, says UFU

UFU president William Irvine said once all the facts were laid out on the table, it seemed the negative impact that the budget changes will have on NI started to 'hit home'

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Defra Secretary commits to facilitating a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and UK farming unions, says UFU

Ulster Farmers' Union said the Secretary of State for Defra, Steve Reed has made a commitment to facilitate a meeting between the Chancellor and UK farming unions. Agricultural Property Relief UFU...

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

Newbury tractor protest calls for end to family farm tax in Chancellor's Budget
Politics

Newbury tractor protest calls for end to family farm tax in Chancellor's Budget

Over 100 tractors took part in the rally at Newbury Showground

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 21 October 2026 • 2 min read
India trade visit reaffirms need to protect domestic market, says NFU
Politics

India trade visit reaffirms need to protect domestic market, says NFU

NFU president said exports were an important part of keeping the domestic market ‘honest'

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 21 October 2026 • 4 min read
NFU chief questions whether further changes to the family farm tax is 'politically possible'
Politics

NFU chief questions whether further changes to the family farm tax is 'politically possible'

Tom Bradshaw said he had not been told of any changes and did not want to 'overinflate expectations'

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 20 October 2026 • 3 min read