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In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at the main news stories this week, with the family farm tax dominating the headlines from NFU conference, and the PM facing criticism for breaking his promise on ensuring solar farm developments would not be at the expense of tenant farmers following the appeal decision at Emma and Rob Sturdy's farm. She also looks ahead to next week, with another farmer rally in Westminster on Pancake Day over the impact of the family farm tax on the elderly and terminally ill

Climate Change Committee promotes tree planting as industry groups hit back at targets

Argyll and Bute Councillor Alastair Redman said lab-grown meat 'undermined' the work of farmers and crofters in producing high-quality meat

UK sheepmeat production is forecast to grow by 2% in 2025, largely supported by a ‘higher carryover of lambs from 2024', according to AHDB analysis

UK forced to rely on imports as consumer demand rises

The coalition hopes to achieve fair pricing for British farmers, to end 'misleading' labelling in supermarkets, increase on-farm educational opportunities, and promote meat in a balanced diet

The trade association said this action was ‘imperative' to protect the nation's livestock from imminent disease threats

A NFU survey of 545 livestock farmers in the South East found if there were further closures to local abattoirs, 49% of respondents said they would either have to reduce their stocking levels, stop keeping livestock or cease trading

Consumers ready to splash out in 2024

Cranswick says investment and acquisitions have driven market share