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IHT Changes Loom

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

Budget inheritance tax changes may boost farmer asset transfers

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

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

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

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

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

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Political divisions deepen as EU deforestation law faces delays and amendments

Jeremy Clarkson supports farmers protesting against new inheritance tax changes

Jeremy Clarkson supports farmers protesting against new inheritance tax changes

Clarkson Protests

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson to attend farmer rally as UK inheritance tax sparks outrage

IHT could spell the end for profitable small family farms.

IHT could spell the end for profitable small family farms.

Farm Tax Crisis

CLA have published new analysis that suggests IHT would eliminate profit

The Orkney rally will run adjacent to the Westminster events on Tuesday November 19.

The Orkney rally will run adjacent to the Westminster events on Tuesday November 19.

A rally has been organised on Orkney to show support for farmers after the budget

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks on day two of the Cop29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan (Carl Court/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks on day two of the Cop29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan (Carl Court/PA)

No Thatcher Repeat

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PM ‘totally disagrees’ with ex-Blair aide’s claim UK does not need small farmers

Martin Kennedy at Agriscot

Martin Kennedy at Agriscot

Budget in Focus

Scottish agricultural funding’s future now 'firmly with Scottish Government

Bluetongue is on the rise

Bluetongue is on the rise

Virus Cases Rise

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Confirmed number of bluetongue cases in GB rises to 157

Wendy Chamberlain

Wendy Chamberlain

Farmers’ Future

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Liberal Democrat MP for north-east Fife Wendy Chamberlain backs Scottish farmers

Douglas Ross holds The Scottish Farmer up in Parliament

Douglas Ross holds The Scottish Farmer up in Parliament

Farming under fire

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Scottish Farmer front page used in Holyrood debate to highlight Labour budget impact

NFU Scotland's Martin Kennedy condemned the UK Government's budget, warning it endangers food production, family farms, and the environment

NFU Scotland's Martin Kennedy condemned the UK Government's budget, warning it endangers food production, family farms, and the environment

Rally for farms

Scottish farmers to march on Westminster next week

First Minster John Sweeney address the room at AgriScot Ref: RH131124001 Rob Haining/ The Scottish Farmer

First Minster John Sweeney address the room at AgriScot Ref: RH131124001 Rob Haining/ The Scottish Farmer

Cast-iron commitment from John Swinney at AgriScot

Cattle tags have caused debate

Cattle tags have caused debate

NFUS and Scottish Government unite on UHF EID

John Swinney at AgriScot 2024

John Swinney at AgriScot 2024

Impact on farms

Swinney warns of inheritance tax reforms ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming

Former Labour adviser John McTernan

Former Labour adviser John McTernan

Budget Showdown

WATCH | Ex-Blair adviser John McTernan slams farming sector in interview

The accelerated phase-out of delinked payments will have a significant impact on farmers' cash flow Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The accelerated phase-out of delinked payments will have a significant impact on farmers' cash flow Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farm Funding Cut

Significant restrictions to delinked payments announced for 2025

The splinter rally will begin on Richmond Terrace before protesters make their way to Parliament Square to have their voices heard.

The splinter rally will begin on Richmond Terrace before protesters make their way to Parliament Square to have their voices heard.

Farmers march to parliament to defend livelihoods

The Countryside Alliance are urging members of the public to back British farmers by using their new lobbying tool.

The Countryside Alliance are urging members of the public to back British farmers by using their new lobbying tool.

Stand with Farmers

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The Countryside Alliance are urging the public to protest IHT changes using new tool

New shadow Defra secretary Victoria Atkins. Photo: Victoria Atkins/House of Commons/Roger Harris

New shadow Defra secretary Victoria Atkins. Photo: Victoria Atkins/House of Commons/Roger Harris

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Victoria Atkins has been appointed as shadow Defra secretary in cabinet shuffle

The NFU are urging farmers not to travel to London unless they have registered for the rally.

The NFU are urging farmers not to travel to London unless they have registered for the rally.

Rally at Capacity

Farmers frustrated as NFU urges unregistered members to stay away

Mr Chapman wants to support farmers in his local area after by-election win.

Mr Chapman wants to support farmers in his local area after by-election win.

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Former auction boss Peter Chapman wins Central Buchan seat

Defra have announced a new commissioner position for the tenant farming sector.

Defra have announced a new commissioner position for the tenant farming sector.

Tenant farming change

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Defra announce new commissioner position for tennant farming sector

Tom Bradshaw has confronted the treasury over alleged false figures.Credit: NFU

Tom Bradshaw has confronted the treasury over alleged false figures.Credit: NFU

Farmers at Risk

The NFU accuses treasury of promoting false figures as the IHT debate rages

Neil Wilson warns that the new budget creates a 'huge disconnect' between politicians and businesses, impacting the industry

Neil Wilson warns that the new budget creates a 'huge disconnect' between politicians and businesses, impacting the industry

Budget Backlash

National insurance hike threatens Scottish farming and rural growth

NFU Cymru chairman Aled Jones has branded the changes to inheritance tax as

NFU Cymru chairman Aled Jones has branded the changes to inheritance tax as

NFU Cymru to slam budget at annual conference

Jim Fairlie, agriculture minister slams Labour budget for harming agriculture and food security

Jim Fairlie, agriculture minister slams Labour budget for harming agriculture and food security

Budget Betrayal

Fairlie slams Labour budget for harming agriculture and food security

Devolved nations will no longer receive ring-fenced agricultural budget allocations.

Devolved nations will no longer receive ring-fenced agricultural budget allocations.

Budget Shake-Up

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Ring-fenced money for agriculture removed by budget

The NFUS presidential team and board of directors will also head to Westminster later this month

The NFUS presidential team and board of directors will also head to Westminster later this month

Farming Unions rally against Budget decisions and head to London to voice their fears

UK farmers grapple with rising costs after the autumn budget

UK farmers grapple with rising costs after the autumn budget

Family farms facing financial strain due to inheritance tax changes

James Alcorn, head of supply chain at Origin Soil Nutrition, has said CBAM is likely to increase the price of imported nitrogen.

James Alcorn, head of supply chain at Origin Soil Nutrition, has said CBAM is likely to increase the price of imported nitrogen.

Fertiliser Tax Woes

UK farmers baffled by new carbon tax on fertiliser costs

Conservation groups raise concerns over funding gaps after budget.

Conservation groups raise concerns over funding gaps after budget.

Funding imbalance

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Funding gap worries conservationists as budget freezes agri spend

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has voiced the concerns of British farmers to Defra and the treasury.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has voiced the concerns of British farmers to Defra and the treasury.

Taxing Our Farms

NFU raises concerns over inheritance tax’s effect on farms

Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the governments proposed changes to inheritance taxes.

Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the governments proposed changes to inheritance taxes.

Rachel Reeves doubles down on claims family farms will go unharmed by tax change

NFU Scotland Blog - Seismic impact of first Labour Budget for 14 years

Victoria Vyvyan president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) (image: CLA)

Victoria Vyvyan president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) (image: CLA)

CLA criticises Labour's first budget in 14 years for targeting farming taxes

The NFU have called for farmers to take a stand against the latest budget amid industry outcry.

The NFU have called for farmers to take a stand against the latest budget amid industry outcry.

Farmers rally now

'Look us in the eye' the call to MPs as farmers prepare to take London

New vision for future farming

New vision for future farming

A positive vision for agriculture – but not here

Jim Fairlie, minister for agriculture, spoke at length about how the government are working with farmers to secure and support the industry.

Jim Fairlie, minister for agriculture, spoke at length about how the government are working with farmers to secure and support the industry.

Delayed Farm Funds

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Tight budgets impact agriculture: Fairlie's conference insights

Experts warn of APR consequences for farmers.

Experts warn of APR consequences for farmers.

Agricultural sector reacts to Budget 2024

The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, had been urged by farmers to deliver an increased agriculture budget. Credit - Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, had been urged by farmers to deliver an increased agriculture budget. Credit - Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major inheritance tax reforms in autumn budget

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget to the House of Commons

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget to the House of Commons

Rural Betrayal?

'A betrayal': Major inheritance tax changes announced by Chancellor in Budget

Fuel costs are a worry

Fuel costs are a worry

Freeze Fuel Duty

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Rural campaigners are calling on the chancellor not to increase fuel duty

Shadow rural affairs secretary Tim Eagle

Shadow rural affairs secretary Tim Eagle

Common sense, Labour?

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Labour urged to keep 'common sense' agricultural property relief

David Corrie has called on the government to recognise the importance of the rural sector before making budget changes.

David Corrie has called on the government to recognise the importance of the rural sector before making budget changes.

Tax on the Table

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Galbraith have called on the government to protect the rural sector pre-budget

MSD Animal Health's latest report has highlighted the benefits technology can have on animal health.

MSD Animal Health's latest report has highlighted the benefits technology can have on animal health.

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Researchers have urged the government to promote new technology in animal health

Horticulture sector calls for urgent government support amid rising costs and border delays Ref:RH151220006 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Horticulture sector calls for urgent government support amid rising costs and border delays Ref:RH151220006 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect Our Growers

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Rising costs, delays and paperwork threaten UK horticulture industry’s growth

Defra secretary Steve Reed has faced criticism from shadow farming minister, Robbie Moore.

Defra secretary Steve Reed has faced criticism from shadow farming minister, Robbie Moore.

Farmers at Risk?

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Shadow farming minister warns farmers could be next after cuts

NFU president Tom Bradshaw urges the government to preserve Agricultural Property Relief ahead of the autumn budget Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

NFU president Tom Bradshaw urges the government to preserve Agricultural Property Relief ahead of the autumn budget Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Keep APR intact!

NFU president calls on government to maintain Agricultural Property Relief

Will the Budget be a hidden relief or a heavy blow?

Will the Budget be a hidden relief or a heavy blow?

Brace for Impact

Agriculture faces threats from tax and spend Westminster budget

Seasonal Workers

Seasonal Workers

Think long-term

Seasonal agricultural workers scheme plans must be looking to the future

The UK government will announce the new budget on Wednesday October 30.

The UK government will announce the new budget on Wednesday October 30.

Potential Farm Cuts

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New budget could hit agri spending