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"It (farming) is an industry we can do without. We do not need small (family) farmers"

Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle will lead a debate on changes to Agricultural Property Relief in Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (November 13)

Jeremy Moody, secretary and advisor to Central Association of Agricultural Valuers said the Government's claim that only quarter of farms will be impacted by Inheritance Tax changes ‘misses half of the picture and so understates the effects of the change'

Efra chair Alistair Carmichael accuses Defra of wanting to see an end to family farming

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."

AHDB economics and analysis director David Eudall warned the industry was at a 'tipping point of how effective the Budget can be' in balancing food security, supporting farm efficiency, and delivering environmental benefits

The Íæż½ã½ã news team give their analysis of the Chancellor's Budget

What do you think of Labour's budget? How does it impact your farm? Share your reaction with us

The CLA is asking farmers and rural businesses to sign a letter which will be forwarded to MPs

Farming industry awaits as speculation mounts around changes to Agricultural Property Relief, Inheritance Tax and fuel duty