IHT

From the editor: Farmers want to get on and farm

Politics

From the editor: Farmers want to get on and farm

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 06 November 2025 • 2 min read
NFU president calls for unity from Council members on IHT approach

Politics

NFU president calls for unity from Council members on IHT approach

Speaking at NFU Council, Tom Bradshaw said there must be 'no more sniping from the sidelines'

clock 04 November 2025 • 3 min read
OPINION: "Is the Government seriously asking farmers to cover less than 0.5% of the UK's annual debt interest bill?"

Politics

OPINION: "Is the Government seriously asking farmers to cover less than 0.5% of the UK's annual debt interest bill?"

Farmers Guardian’s Tom Ryder, hailing from a Cumbria-based family with a history in pedigree livestock breeding, reflects on how the Government’s proposed Inheritance Tax reforms risk overlooking the human realities behind the numbers

clock 30 October 2025 • 3 min read
From the editor: A year of uncertainty

Politics

From the editor: A year of uncertainty

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 30 October 2025 • 2 min read
Partner Insight: Agricultural Inheritance Tax – some options to consider

Legislation

Partner Insight: Agricultural Inheritance Tax – some options to consider

Following the Autumn budget, far-reaching reforms to agricultural and business property relief are proposed, leaving families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax ("IHT"). Howden Rural take a look at the options.

clock 29 October 2025 • 7 min read
Budget worries leave farmland market 'in limbo' say agents

Market Prices

Budget worries leave farmland market 'in limbo' say agents

Average price of bare agricultural land fell by 1.6% during the third quarter of 2025, bringing the annual decline to 6.8%

clock 19 October 2025 • 3 min read
Family farm tax rumours rubbished by Farming and Treasury ministers

Farm Business

Family farm tax rumours rubbished by Farming and Treasury ministers

Dame Angela Eagle admits there have been discussions on IHT, but joins Treasury chief James Murray in ruling out concessions

clock 17 October 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: A budget balancing act we cannot afford

Politics

From the editor: A budget balancing act we cannot afford

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 16 October 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers warned any change to IHT proposals could mean Defra budget cuts

Farm Life

Farmers warned any change to IHT proposals could mean Defra budget cuts

The industry has called for commitment to axe the family farm tax as rumours swirl around a potential Government climb down

clock 13 October 2025 • 3 min read
Government 'rethink' on Inheritance Tax proposals reportedly under consideration

Farm Business

Government 'rethink' on Inheritance Tax proposals reportedly under consideration

Changes could see full relief from IHT up to £5m per person (£10m for a married couple) where farmland or business assets form at least 60% of an estate

clock 10 October 2025 • 3 min read