Defra

Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle will lead a debate on changes to Agricultural Property Relief in Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (November 13)

The committee said it wanted to ensure it is hearing from people and organisations that are affected by Defra's responsibilities

Jeremy Moody, secretary and advisor to Central Association of Agricultural Valuers said the Government's claim that only quarter of farms will be impacted by Inheritance Tax changes ‘misses half of the picture and so understates the effects of the change'

The event is separate to the NFU's lobby being held on the same day, but organisers stressed the events were 'complimentary' and not in competition with one another

Challenging season plus concern over SFI options deterring farmers, says industry group

Protection and surveillance zones put in place following confirmation of avian influenza at commercial property

The mass lobby on November 19 is now at full capacity. Farmers who have not already registered for the event are warned not to travel down to London and told there will be another opportunity to make their voices heard

Daniel Zeichner has made the announcement at the Northern Farming Conference

Ingrowing horns are becoming an increasing problem and cattle should be checked for issues before being transported, says APHA

Union president Tom Bradshaw says farmers' fury was made clear during emergency Budget talks with Defra