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Case Dropped

Open common land is an important source of grazing for Welsh sheep flocks.

Sheep grazier faces £12,000 costs bill over dropped case

A car struggles through snow in Aberdeenshire

A car struggles through snow in Aberdeenshire

Weather warnings in place as Scottish area plunges to six below zero

Keir Starmer has reinforced his governments decision to impliment inheritance tax changes amid growing pressure from the rural sector (Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire)

Keir Starmer has reinforced his governments decision to impliment inheritance tax changes amid growing pressure from the rural sector (Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire)

IHT Reforms Unveiled

The Prime Minister has reinforced the government's decision to change tax reliefs

Pupils at Edenside Primary school in Kelso from nursery through to P7 wore wellies to school to support farmers - credit Laura Weir

Pupils at Edenside Primary school in Kelso from nursery through to P7 wore wellies to school to support farmers - credit Laura Weir

Primay pupils show solidarity with farmers by wearing wellies to school

Christmas cheer will be hitting the streets of Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Doune earlier than normal this year with a charity tractor run in memory of Heather McDougall

Christmas cheer will be hitting the streets of Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Doune earlier than normal this year with a charity tractor run in memory of Heather McDougall

Festive Fundraiser

Christmas cheer in memory of Heather (McAllister) McDougall, on December 7

The annual conference provides young farmers with a packed schedule of agricultural activities such as farm tours and industry talks.

The annual conference provides young farmers with a packed schedule of agricultural activities such as farm tours and industry talks.

SAYFC annual Agri and Rural Affairs Conference goes back to basics

The Nofence technology allows farmers to set virtual boundaries for their herds and track their livestock in real-time.

The Nofence technology allows farmers to set virtual boundaries for their herds and track their livestock in real-time.

Fence-free farming

Nofence virtual fencing streamlining herd management

John A Thomson - 100 years of history, farming, and family

John A Thomson - 100 years of history, farming, and family

An Unforgettable Legacy

John Alexander Thomson: auctioneer, historian and family man

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Amber snow warning issued for parts of Scotland ahead of Storm Bert

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Perth for the annual Scottish Agritourism Conference (image: Craig Stephen)

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Perth for the annual Scottish Agritourism Conference (image: Craig Stephen)

Agritourism Growth

Scottish agritourism conference highlights sector growth, goals and challenges

Michael and Judith Tarver

Michael and Judith Tarver

Farmers at London rally voice concerns for their industry's future

The rally in Church House in London

The rally in Church House in London

Betrayal Exposed

NFU call out Labour Government for ripping the heart out of Britain’s family farms

Farmers from across the UK have gathered in central London for the highly anticipated London Farming Rally. This crucial event aims to spotlight the pressing challenges facing British agriculture.

Farmers from across the UK have gathered in central London for the highly anticipated London Farming Rally. This crucial event aims to spotlight the pressing challenges facing British agriculture.

The agricultural sector unites to rally against tax changes

H&H Group chief executive, Richard Rankin

H&H Group chief executive, Richard Rankin

H&H Group results demonstrate strong core business performance

Mackie's landed products in an additional 1,000 UK stores this year, including Tesco

Mackie's landed products in an additional 1,000 UK stores this year, including Tesco

increase in Market

Coolest summer in nine years fails to chill growth at Mackie's

Saturday could see heavy snow, bringing travel disruption

Saturday could see heavy snow, bringing travel disruption

Fresh weather alert as cold snap to end 'with heavy snowfall'

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Trust backs plan

Wild places charity backs 'resilient' Galloway National Park campaign

Police say it happened on Sunday, November 17

Police say it happened on Sunday, November 17

More than £100k worth of equipment stolen from farm

Farm overlooking famous Scottish lake for sale

Farm overlooking famous Scottish lake for sale

Hill farm overlooking Scotland’s only lake goes on market

Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which saw patrols at farms, on rural roads and in rivers and other watercourses across the Cleveland Police area

Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which saw patrols at farms, on rural roads and in rivers and other watercourses across the Cleveland Police area

Rural Crime Blitz

Police undertake rural crime operation as three cars flee officers during patrols

Jeremy Clarkson joins the farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

Jeremy Clarkson joins the farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

Clarkson Protests

Jeremy Clarkson ‘defies doctors’ orders’ to lead Oxfordshire farmers to protest

John and Liz Peile and their family host next year's NSA North Sheep

John and Liz Peile and their family host next year's NSA North Sheep

NSA North Sheep 2025

Trade stand applications open for NSA North Sheep 2025

Protection zones enforced after Cornwall bird flu outbreak Ref:RH040324076 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protection zones enforced after Cornwall bird flu outbreak Ref:RH040324076 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Livestock health

Avian influenza confirmed in Cornwall as UK raises bird flu risk levels

NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine to those at risk of avian influenza exposure this winter Ref:RH040324075 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine to those at risk of avian influenza exposure this winter Ref:RH040324075 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

NHS Scotland offers free flu vaccine for poultry workers at avian flu risk

The changes to inheritance tax are set to see a surge in business asset transfers for those within the sector.

The changes to inheritance tax are set to see a surge in business asset transfers for those within the sector.

IHT Changes Loom

Budget inheritance tax changes may boost farmer asset transfers

This new scheme could open a new £150m global market for fresh, Scottish-produced milk

This new scheme could open a new £150m global market for fresh, Scottish-produced milk

Milk Export Boom

New scheme proposes new global market for Scottish dairy produce

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Around 360 farmers in Orkney attended the demonstration at the Kirkwall mart

Around 360 farmers in Orkney attended the demonstration at the Kirkwall mart

Orkney farmers protest Labour budget at Kirkwall auction mart

Defra minister Steve Reed aswering questions at the environment, food and rural affairs committee

Defra minister Steve Reed aswering questions at the environment, food and rural affairs committee

The Political Field

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Defra’s Steve Reed: farmers ‘Happily wrong’ on tax changes

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Farmers blast 'cruel' Labour tax raid as Jeremy Clarkson joins Westminster protest

Jeremy Clarkson arrives at the farmers' protest in London

Jeremy Clarkson arrives at the farmers' protest in London

Clarkson's Stand

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson arrives at farmers protest as thousands descend on London

Jeremy Clarkson joined farmers for protests in central London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Jeremy Clarkson joined farmers for protests in central London (Aaron Chown/PA)

Taxing the Fields

Clarkson's Farm

Rachel Reeves has used a blunderbuss to hit farmers, Jeremy Clarkson says

Jeremy Clarkson arrives in central London to join the farmers protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million.

Jeremy Clarkson arrives in central London to join the farmers protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million.

Clarkson Speaks Out

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson says he bought his farm to shoot birds not avoid tax

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (James Manning/PA)

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (James Manning/PA)

Reeves urged to meet farmers over inheritance tax change as protest kicks off

Defra's £50m investment into IDBs will help protect farmers and rural communities against the risk of flooding.

Defra's £50m investment into IDBs will help protect farmers and rural communities against the risk of flooding.

£50m Flood Fund

The Political Field

Defra have announced a £50m investment directed towards flood defences

West Yorkshire police arrested a man suspected of food fraud after the emergency slaughter of cattle.

West Yorkshire police arrested a man suspected of food fraud after the emergency slaughter of cattle.

Farm Crime Probe

Man arrested following investigation into food fraud plot in Yorkshire

Lakeland Dairies increases October milk prices with added sustainability incentives for ROI and NI suppliers Ref:RH060323110 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Lakeland Dairies increases October milk prices with added sustainability incentives for ROI and NI suppliers Ref:RH060323110 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Milk Price Rises

Lakeland Dairies raises October milk prices with new sustainability incentives

Product Innovation Awards overall winner was the Skai spot spraying system from Soil Essentials, Gregor Welsh from Soil Essentials, with Andrew Moir and Ian Carlisle

Product Innovation Awards overall winner was the Skai spot spraying system from Soil Essentials, Gregor Welsh from Soil Essentials, with Andrew Moir and Ian Carlisle

SoilEssentials' spot spraying system claims Innovation Award at AgriScot

Thames Valley Police arrested a man believed to have been involved in a shocking incident in Wiltshire

Thames Valley Police arrested a man believed to have been involved in a shocking incident in Wiltshire

Man arrested after 'vehicles rammed and shot at' on farm

The Gogar Services Driven Heavy Horse of the Year, Hugh Ramsay's Landcliffe Glassia, in the spotlight in the International Arena (image: 1st Class Images)

The Gogar Services Driven Heavy Horse of the Year, Hugh Ramsay's Landcliffe Glassia, in the spotlight in the International Arena (image: 1st Class Images)

HOYS celebrates 75 years with heavy horses, Scottish champions and new traditions

JAILED: Augustin-Paul Ciceu

JAILED: Augustin-Paul Ciceu

Fraudster jailed after £130k transatlantic tractor scam

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer works on board a Government plane as he travels to Rio de Janeiro (Stefan Rousseau/PA))

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer works on board a Government plane as he travels to Rio de Janeiro (Stefan Rousseau/PA))

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Keir Starmer: Vast majority of farmers will not be hit by inheritance tax change

A sign in a field by the M40 near Warwick, protesting the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

A sign in a field by the M40 near Warwick, protesting the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

North Yorkshire rally planned on day of protest by farmers

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that certain commodities used in the bloc will no longer contribute to deforestation - Getty

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that certain commodities used in the bloc will no longer contribute to deforestation - Getty

The Political Field

Political divisions deepen as EU deforestation law faces delays and amendments

Welsh farm leaders are seeking clarity on the future of agricultural funding following concerns Wales's share could be drastically reduced - Getty

Welsh farm leaders are seeking clarity on the future of agricultural funding following concerns Wales's share could be drastically reduced - Getty

FUW warns funding changes may slash support for Welsh agriculture by 40%

AHDB has agreed to transfer £1.8m worth of residual potato levy reserves to GB Potatoes, as part of an agreement to fund seven projects following the demise of AHDB Potatoes - Getty

AHDB has agreed to transfer £1.8m worth of residual potato levy reserves to GB Potatoes, as part of an agreement to fund seven projects following the demise of AHDB Potatoes - Getty

Residual levy supports seven projects to transform potato sector operations

Tractor protest, stock image.

Tractor protest, stock image.

London Rally Buzz

All you need to know about the NFU lobby and second rally in London tomorrow

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Eagle Disappears

Probe after Golden Eagle vanishes over grouse moor 'crime hotspot'

President Macron is finding himself marginalised

President Macron is finding himself marginalised

Trade Deal Shock?

Struan Stevenson: Will food and drink exports be hit by new trade deal?

File photo dated 03/09/22 of a shopper walking through the aisle of a supermarket. Concerns that some groups of people are being

File photo dated 03/09/22 of a shopper walking through the aisle of a supermarket. Concerns that some groups of people are being

Farmers' Betrayal

Farmers ‘betrayed’ over inheritance tax but should not withhold food says NFU chief

DUP MP Carla Lockhart’s letter has been countersigned by all sitting Northern Ireland MPs and members of the House of Lords (Steve Parsons/PA)

DUP MP Carla Lockhart’s letter has been countersigned by all sitting Northern Ireland MPs and members of the House of Lords (Steve Parsons/PA)

Farmers Deserve Better

Northern Ireland MPs and peers call for rethink of agricultural inheritance tax

A split hopper to accommodate seed and fertiliser application is a key feature on the new model

A split hopper to accommodate seed and fertiliser application is a key feature on the new model

Streamlined Planting

Streamline sowing and fertilising with Kuhn's innovative TF 2300C front tank

Gerallt Jones closely monitors gross margins.

Gerallt Jones closely monitors gross margins.

Finishing dilemma as wafer thin margins hit beef farmers

Jeff Bezos backs UK project with £7.3m grant to develop a cattle vaccine aimed at reducing methane emissions Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Jeff Bezos backs UK project with £7.3m grant to develop a cattle vaccine aimed at reducing methane emissions Ref:RH190124074 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

£7.3M for change

Livestock health

Jeff Bezos funds £7.3m project for cattle vaccine to reduce global methane emissions