Asda shows support for British farmers in family farm tax debate

Retailers are uniting behind farmers over proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
A spokesperson for Asda said: "We have been raising our concerns with the Government and will be supporting the NFU's campaign calling for a pause in the implementation of Agricultural Property Relief to allow for a proper consultation."
Image:

A spokesperson for Asda said: "We have been raising our concerns with the Government and will be supporting the NFU's campaign calling for a pause in the implementation of Agricultural Property Relief to allow for a proper consultation."

Asda has announced its backing for farmers in speaking out against the family farm tax. The supermarket chain confirmed it has raised concerns with the Government calling for a full consultation on...

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 Farm Business

British egg producers urge fair trade rules as Ukrainian imports surge
Farm Business

British egg producers urge fair trade rules as Ukrainian imports surge

A significant increase in Ukrainian egg imports has prompted a joint letter from industry bodies stressing the need for imported egg products to meet welfare and production standards equivalent to those required of UK producers

Mia Willemsen
clock 29 November 2025 • 2 min read
Road to regen: Farming labels hold us back. Regen, organic, conventional - use the tools you have to improve your business
Farm Business

Road to regen: Farming labels hold us back. Regen, organic, conventional - use the tools you have to improve your business

Silas Hedley–Lawrence is a farmer, coach and consultant with a decade of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. With a background rooted in both commercial and direct selling models, he champions lean, profitable farming systems that increase biodiversity and soil health. Silas is an Integrity Soils trained agroecological coach from the Yellowstone 2024 cohort

Silas Headley-Lawrence
clock 28 November 2025 • 4 min read
New raw cane sugar ATQ brings further unwelcome uncertainty to homegrown sugar beet growers says NFU Sugar
Farm Business

New raw cane sugar ATQ brings further unwelcome uncertainty to homegrown sugar beet growers says NFU Sugar

From January 1, 2026, 325,000t of raw cane sugar a year will be able to enter the UK tariff-free

Mia Willemsen
clock 28 November 2025 • 3 min read