The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

OPINION: Industry support can come from all quarters

Environmentalist Chris Packham may not be thought of as a friend of the farmer, but even he can see the need proper support and fair dealing

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Environmentalist Chris Packham says he would stand with farmers to demand fair prices and greater support
Image:

Environmentalist Chris Packham says he would stand with farmers to demand fair prices and greater support

This week came the news many in the farming community were waiting for: the result of the High Court challenge to force the Government to rethink its Inheritance Tax changes. Sadly, the conclusion was...

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 Blogs

Opinion: Could CBAM quietly reshape the fertiliser market?
Blogs

Opinion: Could CBAM quietly reshape the fertiliser market?

With the CBAM policy due to start on January 1, Ash Ellwood discusses what the projected effects are on UK arable farmers

Ashleigh Ellwood
Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 08 October 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: Farmers don't need another political catchphrase. They need a reason to believe
Blogs

Opinion: Farmers don't need another political catchphrase. They need a reason to believe

Pledges, bonfires and rethinks - why not concentrate on formulating some sensible policies?

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 08 October 2026 • 3 min read
Dairy Talk - Robert Reed: 'the processors have to learn to manage their milk pool'
Blogs

Dairy Talk - Robert Reed: 'the processors have to learn to manage their milk pool'

Robert Reed
clock 06 October 2026 • 4 min read