Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Tens of thousands of farmers descend on Westminster 

Large crowds of farmers, including some tractors have headed to London this morning to protest against changes to inheritance tax reliefs.

Sugar beet: Weather conditions result in lower yields and sugar levels 

Beet yields and sugar levels are lower than hoped for on Andrew Ward’s farm, but not as bad as expected given the late drilling in a very wet year.

BTV-3 impacts “extending far beyond animal health”

A new survey has shown how BTV-3 is impacting farm operations and cash flow, ability to sell animals and farmers’ mental health.

Pink charity feed bucket strikes a chord with farmers

Rumenco has turned its signature feed bucket pink, in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Sarah Kidby reports.

What does the Budget really mean for farming?

With much speculation about the recent Budget online, and significant anxiety among farmers, we take a detailed look at the implications of everything the chancellor said about farming.

“It’s a smokescreen”: Farmers’ reactions to the Budget

As the chancellor’s recent Autumn Budget continues to rock the industry, we take a look at farmers’ reactions and opinions on the news.

Cross-party MPs slam “betrayal” of farmers in Budget

A debate in the House of Commons has seen dozens of MPs from across the country share stories of “devastation” from farmers in their constituencies.

Steve Reed claims small family farmers “won’t be affected” by IHT changes 

The Defra secretary of state has claimed headlines over the changes to IHT are “misleading” following major backlash.

Chancellor announces “hammer blow” reforms to agricultural property relief 

After much speculation and lobbying from the farming industry, chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed changes to inheritance tax reliefs.

In pictures: Halloween road run raises money for farm safety charity 

The Spooky Halloween Road Run in Swindon has so far raised around £200 for Yellow Wellies.

Cornish show cancels livestock classes over bluetongue fears

The Liskeard Prime Stock Show has said there will be no livestock at this year’s event amid fears of further bluetongue outbreaks.

“Farmers are problem solvers” – Kaleb Cooper discusses the challenges facing farmers

Ahead of the publication of his new book and upcoming solo special on Prime, Kaleb Cooper spoke to Farmers Guide about the weather, SFI, the future of farming and the importance of a good chat.

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