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"Not only is this figure wrong as it was based on a snapshot of 2021 data and values have now considerably changed, but it is also disingenuous on the UK Government to say only 500 (farms) are affected"

"Our children mean so much to us, and those who want to take over the business and be the next generation of farmers may have that privilege taken away. I truly do not know what I would do if I had to have that painful conversation about giving up our farm business and giving up an industry which has provided me with so much joy"

"On recent policies such as devolution, statutory housing targets there is no debate, no consideration, no understanding of the needs of local people"

"We need the UK Government to stop, reset, reflect, and properly engage and consult on an alternative approach – one that does not have deep, unintended consequences for the future of farming"

The industry has looked to keep the pressure on Government on changes to Inheritance Tax over the festive period

Farmers Guardian's online editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the last few months but urges the industry to remember the value of what farming does

"I have never seen such a sense of feeling from the farming community in my lifetime on an issue"

Learn more about the candidates standing to be president and vice-president at NFU Scotland

"Our position reflects concerns that a National Park would fail to provide benefits beyond those already delivered by existing structures and institutions in the region"

"To the farmers who are working tirelessly and spending time alone this Christmas, try to find the courage to reach out – no farmer should be alone at Christmas"