Alistair Carmichael

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says not only is the family farm tax an attack on the elderly but will stifle investment and reduce food security

Dame Angela Eagle sets out her vision for farming and says SFI will be 'simpler and fairer' with more farmers able to benefit

The Prime Minister was challenged by Efra Chair Alistair Carmichael at the Liaison Committee last year on the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on farmers' mental health

MP Alistair Carmichael says Gov must engage with farmers and food producers on netotiations

No timeline set for revised SFI but Secretary of State promises to publish Baroness Batters' profitability review by Christmas

Policy drift, political instability and failing support structures have pushed the sector to its most precarious point, warn leading industry figures. Farmers Guardian reports on the Hexham Mart event

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says Gov should follow US example in championing UK produce

Politicians say it is not too late for rural MPs to stage a Welfare Bill-style rebellion

Union says support of LibDems is critical if Labour's planned IHT changes are to be defeated

South Antrim MP Robin Swann writes on the importance of supporting Young Farmers, why young people are worried about Inheritance Tax, and why the PM’s recent reshuffle should give added impetus to reconsider and rethink current proposals