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Labour Government will only be happy when 'countryside does not exist' says demonstration organiser

Defra Secretary Steve Reed said ‘the vast majority of farmers would not be affected at all by the changes', and urged farmers ‘not to believe every alarming claim or headline'

In a debate led by Conservative MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, she said the cause of stress for farmers, particularly more recently, has been Government policy

Speaking to Farmers Guardian, NFU President Tom Bradshaw shared his reaction following the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner's address to delegates at AIC conference today (November 13)

Speaking at the AIC conference (November 13) Labour’s Farming Minister said there are ‘constant discussions’ around the new rules on Inheritance Tax

Defra promises raft of measures and confirms farmers to receive Recovery Fund cash in days

Group warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves she has 14 days to reverse family farm tax

Growers would have to allocate 159% of its profit each year just to cover the tax bill

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

Last week's Budget has brought succession and the transition of family assets to the forefront of everyone's minds, with considerable fear of potential Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax bills