The Farmers Guardian podcast: A year in farming: The highs, lows and everything in between

In what has been a turbulent year in agriculture, the FG team take a look back on the biggest events of the year. But, of course, it is the people that make agriculture, so who scoops this year's favourite feature?

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30 December 2025 • 1 min read

Inheritance Tax, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and weather - what a year it has been. But what has stood out to the Farmers Guardian team over 2025?

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