Budget 2024

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

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

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

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

Jeremy Clarkson is joining farmers to raise concerns about the 'tractor tax'

Jeremy Clarkson is joining farmers to raise concerns about the 'tractor tax'

Clarkson’s Stand

Why is Jeremy Clarkson protesting and what is the 'tractor tax'?

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

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

The future of family farms is at risk under new Labour tax rules

The future of family farms is at risk under new Labour tax rules

Now is the time for farmers to unite to stop inheritance tax ending family farms

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

An aerial view of a tractor ploughing a fertile agricultural field with a flock of seagulls and birds scavenging for food in the soil, stock image.

An aerial view of a tractor ploughing a fertile agricultural field with a flock of seagulls and birds scavenging for food in the soil, stock image.

Farm inheritance tax ‘pretty fair’, says Treasury minister amid backlash

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

Environment minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons that family farms will be protected

Environment minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons that family farms will be protected

Tax Must Change

MPs urge Government to reverse ‘devastating’ inheritance tax on farmers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her proposed reforms to inheritance tax on farms by claiming it is not ‘affordable’ keep the current system (James Manning/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her proposed reforms to inheritance tax on farms by claiming it is not ‘affordable’ keep the current system (James Manning/PA)

Tax Reform Debate

Chancellor defends proposed changes to inheritance tax on farms

Elena Whitham MSP pledging her support for Scotland’s food and agriculture sector at an event in Parliament earlier this year

Elena Whitham MSP pledging her support for Scotland’s food and agriculture sector at an event in Parliament earlier this year

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MSP dismayed at budget which will 'decimate' Ayrshire farming communities

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

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speak with members of staff whilst visiting University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, after Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speak with members of staff whilst visiting University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, after Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday

Farmers will have to stump up hundreds of thousands of pounds, Tories claim

Combine harvesting, stock image.

Combine harvesting, stock image.

Nature’s Funding Crisis

Warning of ‘monumental gap’ between farming budget and what is needed for nature

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

How will the Labour budget affect family farms?

How will the Labour budget affect family farms?

Treasury move removes safeguards on Scotland’s agricultural budget

Is this budget a fresh start or just more of the same?

Is this budget a fresh start or just more of the same?

Farm View | Budget 2024

Brutal budget hammers farmers

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