Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The government has said a ‘new and improved’ Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Scheme will open in 2025, following delays.

A non-binding Conservative motion against the family farm tax has been voted down by 339 votes to 181.

Amid ongoing fallout from the chancellor’s Autumn Budget, we spoke to Emma Mosey, chair of the Farm Retail Association, about the implications for farm shops.

Tractors have taken to the streets again, this time in Dover, in the latest protest against the government’s inheritance tax raid on farmers.

The decision to close Smithfield meat market could make it more expensive and less efficient to supply meat to London SMEs.

The government has been criticised for temporarily pausing capital grants applications, amid ongoing fallout from the Autumn Budget.

Herefordshire farmer Martin Williams, one of the organisers of the London farmers’ protest, said it was “humbling” to see so many farmers come together for the event.

The Legge family moved away from dairy last year and responded to customer demand for 100% pasture-fed beef, which is sold in their farm shops.

The government has been criticised for investing in overseas food security, whilst cutting inheritance tax reliefs for UK farmers.

Introducing FMC’s newest herbicide active, Isoflex, experts explored the increasingly complex challenge of weed control. Sarah Kidby reports.

Food re-distribution charity City Harvest said it is “so grateful” to farmers for donations made during the London protest.

Farmers have turned out in droves to protest against the government’s plans for inheritance tax. Farmers Guide attended the rally…