Political News

British farming industry representatives said the government “deserves credit” for its U-turn on IHT and APR relief for farmers but warned the changes only limit the damage inheritance tax does to farming businesses.

Industry representatives have welcomed the introduction of a new Farming and Food Partnership Board announced at the Farm Profitability Review.

Experts at this year’s Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference series in East Anglia noted that while the Budget was not as bad as expected, it was not a Budget for growth. Farmers Guide attended the Ipswich conference.

British farming representatives have reacted to the publication of the long-awaited Farming Profitability Review 2025.

Farming industry representatives and politicians responded to the latest situation with the family farm tax following yesterday’s second reading of the Finance Bill.

French farmers have been blocking several highways around the country in protests against cattle culling.

“The prime minister needs to think again and reflect on the unintended consequences of inheritance tax changes for farmers,” said a Labour MP who warned Keir Starmer that some farmers are considering taking their lives due to changes to IHT coming into force next year.

British farmers are set to gather in London tomorrow at a “crucial moment”, with changes to inheritance tax moving closer to coming into force.

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.

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