With maize the mainstay of his forage ration, dairy farmer Jon Bult takes no chances and opts for the best early maturing variety for his needs. An early maize harvest allows him to maximise his use of overwinter cover crops, delivering soil health benefits and the bonus of a Sustainable Farming Incentive payment.
Hear from British farmers on the impact of the proposed changes to Inheritance Tax
Following the Autumn budget, far-reaching reforms to agricultural and business property relief are proposed, leaving families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax ("IHT"). Howden Rural take a look at the options.
'Today we stand united and have shown Westminster they cannot continue to take farmers for granted'
North Northamptonshire Council becomes latest to back its local farmers against 'ticking time bomb' Budget
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This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley
In a new Íæż½ã½ã campaign to support family farms, farmers have been urged to contact their MP to make sure their voice is heard
Our campaign aims to show the true value of our country's family farms and highlight the impact of the Budget
Former DEFRA Environment Minister Rebecca Pow highlights the value of family farms for Íæż½ã½ã's Save Britain's Family Farms campaign