New policies and investment announced at NFU Conference
Speaking at the NFU Conference, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve…
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NFU President warns ‘Government will reap what it sows’
The devastating impact on farming families and the nation’s food security from the family farm…
Farmers asked to contribute to hare coursing council
Farmers impacted by hare coursing are being asked to contribute to public consultation on sentencing…
NFU call for action following food security warning
Following a stark warning by the National Preparedness Commission that the UK’s food security is…
Markets fall as Trump issues first executive orders
The first executive orders from US President Donald Trump have expectedly impacted grain prices. With…
Inheritance tax changes threaten the stability of food supply chains, industry warns
The food industry is fighting for the Treasury to change the inheritance tax switch-ups announced…
£2.65bn funding boost for flood defence
As part of the Plan for Change, the Government is committing a record two-year investment…
Farming organisations respond to land use framework consultation
The Government’s launch of a consultation on the land use framework has met a cool…
OBR questions IHT change claim
The Treasury’s claim that the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) will raise £500m has been…
IHT impact revealed by survey
According to AHDB analysis, over three-quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 hectares…