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Events are taking place across Britain on January 25 for the Farming Day of Unity, aiming to demonstrate support for the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign.

Íæż½ã½ã on the public have been called on to show their support, with events across Britain, from Shetland to Cornwall, and from the Giant's Causeway to Kent.

Each event will be organised locally so will not all be the same.

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In England and Wales, each event is highlighted on the map below by a yellow tractor pin on the NFU's campaign map.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw will be at Parker's Piece, Cambridge, in Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner's constituency and has invited the Minister to attend. However, Íæż½ã½ã understands he was expected to be unavailable.

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NFU deputy president David Exwood will be at Worthing Pier, West Sussex while NFU vice president Rachel Hallos will be in Chester Town Hall, Cheshire.

The union has called for the tone of events to be positive and welcoming to the public.

Íæż½ã½ã organising events have also been reminded to ensure they have permission to be on any private land and have appropriate public liability insurance.

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Those attending were also urged not to block roads or access points and not disrupt the public in order to maintain the ‘huge support' shown.

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Those taking machinery were reminded not to leave themselves open to inappropriate use of red diesel.

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If machinery is used it must be road taxed and not be filled with red diesel unless the event has an agricultural or charitable purpose.

Íæż½ã½ã were urged to take photos and videos of themselves at the event and share on social media, tagging their union.

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Videos were also encouraged, with those taking them urged to keep it under 30 seconds, where they are and what they farm and share how the family farm tax will impact their business.

Attendees were also encouraged to bring the whole family and friends to events, and get a range of people in the photo but make sure they have the permission before sharing.

Remember the hashtag. If you are posting on your own accounts, include the hashtag #StopTheFamilyFarmTax.

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