NFU president Tom Bradshaw bravely highlights impact of Inheritance Tax on farmers' mental health

"(Farmers) who are genuinely in ill health or don't believe that they will be able to live for seven years, may well decide they shouldn't be here in April 2026. No policy should ever be published which has that unintended side effect"

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
NFU president Tom Bradshaw holds back tears while describing the mental health toll of the family farm tax. "This is a lifetime of work, it's the heritage and the custodianship of that farm." (Parliament TV)
Image:

NFU president Tom Bradshaw holds back tears while describing the mental health toll of the family farm tax. "This is a lifetime of work, it's the heritage and the custodianship of that farm." (Parliament TV)

Farming leaders have warned that reforming taxation on inherited agricultural assets has placed a strain on the mental health of farmers. During an Efra inquiry into the 'Future of Farming' on Wednesday...

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

 

Logic MFT120 trailed flail topper

Logic MFT120 trailed flail topper

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

AMAZONE Cayros 5 furrow Vari width plough

AMAZONE Cayros 5 furrow Vari width plough

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

Quivogne APX TL Trailed Disc Harrow.

Quivogne APX TL Trailed Disc Harrow.

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Farm Business

Gov urged to use Autumn Budget to ease pressure on rural businesses

Gov urged to use Autumn Budget to ease pressure on rural businesses

NFU Scotland has submitted its recommendations for the budget which is scheduled for release November 26

clock 01 November 2025 • 1 min read
EFRA chair pushes for greater farm export opportunities

EFRA chair pushes for greater farm export opportunities

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says Gov should follow US example in championing UK produce

clock 31 October 2025 • 2 min read
Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Arla announces 2.63ppl November drop and Muller reduces for December

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Arla announces 2.63ppl November drop and Muller reduces for December

Milk prices are continuing to fall in November and December

clock 31 October 2025 • 33 min read