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With seven out of 10 British farms diversifying into new revenue streams, agri-finance specialists Rural Asset Finance look back on the favourite projects they’ve funded.

DEFRA shadow secretary Victoria Atkins has expressed serious concerns about the handling of a farming protest at Whitehall on Budget day.

Larking Gowen is set to run its annual Autumn Farming Conference as four events in Suffolk and Norfolk, with a focus on the recently-announced Autumn Budget.

For generations, farming has been the backbone of the UK’s rural economy. Yet, as pressures mount – from volatile markets and rising input costs to environmental obligations – farmers are increasingly exploring how their land can deliver more than food production alone. Joseph Skinner, development director at Tritax Big Box Developments offers essential advice on how to plan your next diversification project.

One of Scotland’s best homegrown products will be taking centre stage on menus across the country this St Andrew’s Day.  

Hundreds of farmers gathered in Central London on Budget day to make their voices heard. Farmers Guide was present throughout the day, providing our readers with the latest updates and insights as the day unfolded.

Farming has always demanded resilience in coping with unpredictable weather, fluctuating markets, and rising costs. But today, there is another challenge that cannot be ignored: managing people.

Farming industry leaders have criticised the Autumn Budget announcement, calling it a “limited change to a damaging and destructive tax”.

Today’s Budget confirmed that the previously announced changes to inheritance tax reliefs will still take effect from April 2026. It also introduced an update: the £1 million threshold for the family farm tax will now be transferable between spouses.

Following devastating reforms to inheritance tax in last year’s Budget, farmers have awaited Rachel Reeves’ 2025 Budget with trepidation. We take a look at what she announced in today’s speech.

Nigel Farage MP has said that Reform UK will provide legal support for farmers who were arrested during today’s protest in London.

Welsh farmers, together with NFU Cymru, have created an impactful display at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair to highlight their opposition to the UK government’s inheritance tax reforms ahead of today’s Autumn Budget announcement.