Newbury Racecourse to feature tractor demo in support of British farming

Shaun Hinds, chief executive at Newbury Racecourse, said the racecourse would serve as a platform for people to come together and show their appreciation and respect for farmers

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
With 100 tractors set to assemble at the racecourse on Saturday (March 22) Newbury farmer Dan Willis said: "This is an incredible opportunity for us to unite and show how much the countryside means to us all." (Newbury Racecourse)
Image:

With 100 tractors set to assemble at the racecourse on Saturday (March 22) Newbury farmer Dan Willis said: "This is an incredible opportunity for us to unite and show how much the countryside means to us all." (Newbury Racecourse)

A landmark racecourse in Berkshire has announced it will open its doors to farmers in a symbolic gesture to show just how important they are in maintaining healthy and successful communities. Newbury...

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

IHT story is far from over, but campaign must continue in a different way
Politics

IHT story is far from over, but campaign must continue in a different way

What are the next steps farmers can take to stop the family farm tax at a time when some have argued that the fight to raise thresholds is 'dead' under the current Labour Government?

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 12 April 2026 • 6 min read
Labour should abolish one of the world's 'harshest' IHT policies, report reveals
Politics

Labour should abolish one of the world's 'harshest' IHT policies, report reveals

The Institute of Economic Affairs has called on the Government to end Inheritance Tax

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 11 April 2026 • 4 min read
Iran crisis a 'wake-up call' to back UK agritech and food security
Politics

Iran crisis a 'wake-up call' to back UK agritech and food security

MP George Freeman highlighted the role of new technology in protecting the UK’s future food security

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 10 April 2026 • 2 min read