Defra Secretary Steve Reed said ‘the vast majority of farmers would not be affected at all by the changes', and urged farmers ‘not to believe every alarming claim or headline'
Sarah Baker, AHDB head of economics, said: "These changes may encourage farmers to think about succession earlier than they would otherwise. For example, there is a seven-year rule which applies in the case of land transfers. This means that any land gifted to an individual will be free of inheritance tax after seven years."
As former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes embarks on a new challenge in beef, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to him about leaving dairy and the future of the sector
Borderway Auction Mart will continue to operate as normal throughout the project which was expected to conclude in April 2025
When converting beef housing to a brand-new dairy unit Robert Patton carried out a lot of research to find the technology and infrastructure suitable for his needs. Chris McCullough reports
You have been hiding under a rock for the last 10 years if you know nothing about agri-tech
It follows the Small Robot Company appointing administrators
Installing an 80-point rotary parlour to futureproof milking on a south Wales farm has cut milking times in half and provided the opportunity for the next generation to grow the herd
Chief executive of the Welsh Dee Trust has warned ‘drawn out discussions' between tenants and landlords on who needs to pay for changes, means action to tackle pollution on-farm is often delayed
The drive to attract private cash to boost on-farm environmental opportunities, could lead to food production being side lined, an expert has warned