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Farming industry representatives responded to the remarks by farming minister Dame Angela Eagle, who said that the UK government will not U-turn on the inheritance tax plans despite recent speculations.

The government said it will offer £440,000 for rural pubs to provide extra services to their local communities.

SP Energy Networks is calling on farmers to take extra precautions when working near overhead power lines as part of a new ‘Safe By Design’ campaign launched in partnership with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC).

The family of 21-year-old Harley Pearce, who died in a tractor collision, have paid tribute to him, describing him as a “golden boy with an infectious smile”.

CLA research has shown that thousands of pubs, shops and bus routes and services have closed across rural communities in the past year alone.

As the percentage of electric vehicles (EV) on the road continues to rise, and with farms facing increasing financial pressure, it’s no surprise many are turning spare land into EV charging stations – a diversification that requires little maintenance or capital outlay.

Nicholas and Anthea Prest from Monmouthshire have been accused of failing to comply with health and safety regulations following the death of a worker on their farmland.

Farmers have been urged to get “flood ready” during this year’s Flood Action Week by signing up for flood warnings and preparing a flood plan.

MP for North East Hertfordshire, Chris Hinchliff, has proposed new ‘Contracts for Food Security’, outlining the urgent need for a radical shift in agricultural policy. He warns that years of neglect and unfair competition have left farmers struggling to survive. 

Almost 70% of all pension tax relief benefitted higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers in 2023-24 – making pension reforms a strong contender for inclusion in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Autumn Budget, NFU Mutual warns.

SUM-IT Computer Systems is running an exclusive competition for Farmers Guide readers, offering farm accounts software worth over £1,200.

The 1,619ha Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire has long-used data to drive its on-farm decision making. But a move to digital farming software, Omnia, has helped to streamline day-to-day management and save costs.