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Two-thirds of UK farmers' wealth at risk as IHT changes loom
Farmers risk a retirement shortfall as two-thirds of their wealth is locked in their land—and tax changes could make it far harder to pass farms…
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MPs warn inheritance tax shake-up could cripple tenant farming sector
Tenant farmers could face major financial fallout from looming inheritance tax reforms, prompting cross-party MPs to urge the government to rethink…
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Drought-battered farms need support now, say coalition of groups
Farming and environmental groups are calling on the government to act now to protect Britain’s food supply as fields across the country are parched…
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Over 650 dairy cattle to be auctioned at two major dispersals
More than 650 head of cattle will go under the hammer in Shropshire over the next fortnight, as auctioneers prepare to conduct two major dairy herd…
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High Court to hear legal challenge over badger cull licences
A legal challenge brought by wildlife activists against Natural England’s decision to issue badger culling licences has been granted permission to…
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Global project seeks to breed greener sheep to curb climate change
An international collaboration is aiming to reduce the environmental impact of sheep by harnessing genetics to breed animals that emit less methane…
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Crown Estate unveils 15-year tenancies to drive regenerative farming
Three 15-year environmental farm business tenancies (eFBTs) are being offered by the Crown Estate as part of its push to promote regenerative…
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Updated shearing guidance aims to safeguard flock health this season
Sheep farmers are being urged to take shared responsibility with shearers to minimise the risk of disease during this year’s shearing season, as new…
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Farmers told to act now as unusually dry spring threatens feed supplies
Livestock farmers are being encouraged to assess their feed needs and make contingency plans as unusually dry spring weather puts pressure on grass…
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MPs urge delay to 'family farm tax' as trust in government crumbles
A cross-party committee of MPs is calling on the government to delay its inheritance tax reforms to avoid harming family farms and restore trust in…
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