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Waitrose and Ocado latest to back farmers against IHT plans
Waitrose and Ocado are the latest retailers to back Britain's farmers in their fight against the government's new inheritance tax proposals. The…
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Public urged to lobby MPs ahead of major 'family farm tax' debate
The public are being encouraged to lobby their MPs to oppose the government’s farm inheritance tax changes ahead of a debate in parliament next…
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Arable land value averaged £11,100 per acre in 2024 despite issues
The value of arable farmland in England averaged £11,100 per acre in 2024 and the market is stable despite issues such as IHT changes and cuts to…
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Farm tax changes likely to leave elderly farmers exposed, OBR warns
Government changes to inheritance tax on farms will likely leave elderly farmers exposed, with no time to manage their way through the new policy…
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Co-op joins major retailers in urging Labour to 'look again' at IHT rules
The government has been told by Co-op to 'look again' at the impact of its controversial inheritance tax proposal on farming businesses. The retailer…
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Farmers rally against inheritance tax proposals in Cardiff
Farmers on NFU Cymru's Council have sent a strong message to the UK government that the Welsh farming industry remains strongly opposed to the IHT…
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Farmland values expected to hold firm after small rise in 2024
The UK farmland market continued to demonstrate resilience last year, with small rises in the value of arable and grassland. Year-end figures from…
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Funding window to re-open for on-farm trials in Wales
Farmers in Wales are being invited to apply for the next round of funding from an initiative that has brought on-farm projects to life. Successful…
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Asda becomes latest retailer to show solidarity with farmers over IHT
Asda has become the latest retailer to show solidarity with farmers as the industry continues to protest against the government's inheritance tax…
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Co-op to reward farmers in reducing carbon emissions
Retailer Co-op has announced a new £820,000 fund to advance sustainable practices, including financially rewarding farmers to reduce carbon…
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