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Defra announces new commissioner role for tenant farming sector
Defra has announced it will proceed with the appointment of a commissioner for the tenant farming sector in England following industry lobbying…
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Former Health Secretary appointed Shadow Defra Secretary
The Conservative Party has confirmed that former Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has now become the Shadow Defra Secretary, replacing Steve Barclay…
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Blow for farmers as research uncovers new pickup truck tax
Farmers and others who work in the countryside are set for another tax blow as double-cab pickups will be classed as company cars for tax purposes…
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Family farms urged to seek expert advice after 'disastrous' budget
Family farms have been urged to seek expert advice following the 'disastrous' changes to inheritance tax announced in last week's budget. It follows…
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Over 150,000 people urge Defra to u-turn on 'family farm tax'
Over 150,000 people have signed a petition calling on the government to reverse its deeply controversial decision on agricultural property relief…
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'Clear miscalculation' on inheritance tax change impact, NFU warns
The NFU has told the government that there has been a 'clear miscalculation' of the impact that inheritance tax changes will have on farming…
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Welsh government issues £14m as part of SFS 'preparatory phase'
The Welsh government has announced that £14 million will be available to farmers via five schemes in the lead up to the transition to the SFS. The…
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Budget will create 'lost generation' of farmers, Lib Dems warn
The Liberal Democrats have raised concerns over the budget creating a 'lost generation' of farmers due to a 'double hammer blow' to rural…
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New campaign aims to 'defend' family farms following budget
A new campaign aims to 'defend' family farms and rural businesses following the government's controversial autumn budget. The Country Land and…
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Budget highlights importance of farm succession, AHDB says
The controversial autumn budget has highlighted the importance of farm succession and investment decisions, according to AHDB analysts. As farming…
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