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Spending Review: Farming industry reacts as Defra escapes major cut to budget

Politics

Spending Review: Farming industry reacts as Defra escapes major cut to budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves fails to reverse family farm tax but farmers express relief at future funding promises

clock 11 June 2025 • 3 min read
Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative

Politics

Gov accused of 'hiding' after refusing to provide figures on IHT alternative

The CLA demands answers following the Treasury's refusal to consider a 'clawback' option

clock 20 May 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "The real risk is not the Compulsory Purchase Order itself, but inertia"

Politics

Farming Matters: "The real risk is not the Compulsory Purchase Order itself, but inertia"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Calum Gillhespy, head of planning at rural land specialists GSC Grays

clock 10 May 2025 • 3 min read
May 6: UK celebrates VE Day and Nigel Farage's Reform UK makes huge strides at May 2025 local elections

Farming in Five

May 6: UK celebrates VE Day and Nigel Farage's Reform UK makes huge strides at May 2025 local elections

clock 06 May 2025 • 1 min read
Charity demands action on rural homes as homelessness soars by 78%

Farm Life

Charity demands action on rural homes as homelessness soars by 78%

Countryside charity CPRE says the Government should prioritise affordable rural housing

clock 06 May 2025 • 2 min read
Phil Latham: "Our industry seems to have little value for the Labour Gov and [therefore] I am increasingly worried about the USA's new tariff regime"

Politics

Phil Latham: "Our industry seems to have little value for the Labour Gov and [therefore] I am increasingly worried about the USA's new tariff regime"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture comes from dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner Phil Latham, Cheshire

clock 21 April 2025 • 3 min read
Campaign group set to hold series of mass protests encouraging farmers to 'Say No to Labour'

Campaign group set to hold series of mass protests encouraging farmers to 'Say No to Labour'

Farmers to Action staging demonstrations across six counties this week

clock 09 April 2025 • 1 min read
QMS stresses importance of red meat to Westminster and Holyrood

Livestock

QMS stresses importance of red meat to Westminster and Holyrood

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair Kate Rowell said concerns arising from the Autumn Budget had highlighted the need for 'continued engagement' with both UK and Scottish Government

clock 02 April 2025 • 1 min read
In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Labour's assault on rural communities makes it vital we have strong voices"

In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Labour's assault on rural communities makes it vital we have strong voices"

James and Isobel have three young children and recently bought their first farm, running beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as a product manager

clock 23 March 2025 • 2 min read
Third Labour MP takes a stand against 'embarrassing' family farm tax changes

Politics

Third Labour MP takes a stand against 'embarrassing' family farm tax changes

Labour MP Henry Tufnell has also called for an 'amnesty' for older and sick farmers following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget

clock 03 March 2025 • 2 min read