save britain's family farms

Grassroots farming groups will unite on November 24 for a day of peaceful protests

Who are the 26 MPs that form the Labour Rural Research Group, reportedly opposed to the Government's current changes to Inheritance Tax, and do they deserve credit for potentially going against their party on the issue?

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

South Antrim MP Robin Swann writes on rumours that the Treasury could modify Inheritance Tax by granting full relief up to £5 million where farmland or business assets make up at least 60% of an estate. However, he has urged caution that nothing is final until Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces finer details at the Autumn Budget in November

Was the Conservative Party Conference a success or a flop? Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford reveals what it was like to attend conference this year

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ruth Umpleby discusses the dairy sector and recent milk price reductions

As the Autumn Budget looms and party leaders ramp up their promises in the furore of Party Conference Season, Farmers Guardian is re-launching its Save Britain’s Family Farms campaign to make sure the industry has access to the broadest and most in-depth political coverage, analysis, advice and insights on succession and Inheritance Tax

Defra had previously failed to confirm to Farmers Guardian if a meeting had taken place with NFYFC to discuss the possibility of ending discretionary funding for young farmers

Tax Policy Associates' Dan Neidle said Sir Keir had bought a seven acre field in Surrey for his parents to look after rescued donkeys in 1996. Mr Neidle said the field was likely placed in a life-interest trust, and the nature of the tax planning structure had the effect of keeping the field outside his parents’ estate for Inheritance Tax purposes

Having travelled from all over the country, farmers took to the streets today (September 28) to protest the Government's Inheritance Tax (IHT) plans