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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
Labour MP Steve Witherden on IHT: "I asked the Treasury to raise the threshold to target the tax-dodging multinationals... there is still time for this to be put right"

Politics

Labour MP Steve Witherden on IHT: "I asked the Treasury to raise the threshold to target the tax-dodging multinationals... there is still time for this to be put right"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Steve Witherden, Labour MP for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

clock 24 February 2025 • 3 min read
Farmers urged to join Pancake Day Rally as march is planned for central London

Farm Life

Farmers urged to join Pancake Day Rally as march is planned for central London

Thousands set to descend on capital in latest protest against Inheritance Tax

clock 21 February 2025 • 2 min read
Labour MPs write to supermarkets demanding fair prices for farmers

Farm Life

Labour MPs write to supermarkets demanding fair prices for farmers

Representatives accuse big six retailers of leaving producers ‘struggling to make a living'

clock 03 February 2025 • 3 min read
Government set to unveil consultation on land use framework

Politics

Government set to unveil consultation on land use framework

Labour has a 'cast-iron commitment' to food production and highest quality land will be protected vows Steve Reed

clock 31 January 2025 • 4 min read
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises planning changes will unlock 'growth'

Politics

Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises planning changes will unlock 'growth'

Heathrow expansion dominates agenda as Reeves insists Budget's fiscal rules are ‘non-negotiable and will be met'

clock 29 January 2025 • 3 min read