save britain's family farms

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

Could the Conservatives have won the General Election in 2024 had Kemi Badenoch been Leader of the party instead of Rishi Sunak?

The House of Lords' Finance Bill Sub-Committee is seeking views from farmers and rural businesses on the administration and implementation of Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

The LibDems are looking to capitalise on the disillusionment of Labour’s new rural voters and the collapse of traditional Tory support as they battle to stem the rise of Reform UK. But where does farming fit into the picture?

Has proposed changes to Inheritance Tax placed farmers in a position where they simply do not have the capital nor the desire to invest on-farm due to economic uncertainty? What impact has this had on machinery dealerships like Rea Valley Tractors which recently entered administration?