AHDB

Sarah Baker, AHDB head of economics, said: "These changes may encourage farmers to think about succession earlier than they would otherwise. For example, there is a seven-year rule which applies in the case of land transfers. This means that any land gifted to an individual will be free of inheritance tax after seven years."

Many farmers want to see a ‘fundamental change' in Red Tractor and will be ‘suspicious' of the assurance body's attempt of ‘papering over the cracks' with enhanced communication efforts

UK's high animal welfare and sustainability record sets it apart from other trading nations, says levy body

Lyndon Edwards, an organic dairy farmer from Gloucestershire and chair of the AHDB dairy sector council since 2021, discusses the Dairy Roadmap

Agricultural inflation has fallen to the lowest level seen since December 2021, although it still remains elevated on 2020

Economist says while farmers coped with recent global upheaval, it would be 'very painful' to see a return to high input prices

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the NFU response to the UK farm assurance review covers ‘some of the benefits' that assurance schemes offer, it also explains the ‘inescapable issues' that must be addressed

The UK harvested the third smallest wheat crop in 40 years

Bedding, energy, fertiliser and feed have almost doubled according to AHDB analysis

"The data collected through this survey will be shared to help inform how the whole industry can best support those dealing with bluetongue, as well as informing preparations for next year's midge season"