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草榴社区 'astonished' by Government's Inheritance Tax impact assessments
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草榴社区 'astonished' by Government's Inheritance Tax impact assessments

HMRC said 275 estates had benefitted from a combined total of 拢777m in tax forgone due to BPR and APR in 2021 and 2022, but has Gov underestimated the cost of producing food in the UK?

Chris Brayford
clock 13 August 2025 鈥� 3 min read
The 草榴社区 Guardian Podcast: 24 Hours in Farming - a beef and arable farmer's view
Farm24

The 草榴社区 Guardian Podcast: 24 Hours in Farming - a beef and arable farmer's view

Lancashire farmer Amy Wilkinson documents her 24 hours in farming in this #farm24 special podcast, recorded live from her farm and the 草榴社区 Guardian offices

Amy Wilkinson
clock 08 August 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Welsh National Sheepdog Trial: Brecon based trialists dominate
Shows & Sales

Welsh National Sheepdog Trial: Brecon based trialists dominate

Stiff competition was seen across the Welsh National trial held in North Wales, with both trophies going to Brecon

Ellie Layton
clock 13 August 2025 鈥� 4 min read
British Longhorns and Blondes prove a winning combination on Peak District farm
Farm Life

British Longhorns and Blondes prove a winning combination on Peak District farm

A focus on high herd health and performance has brought success to a farming couple in Derbyshire, with two contrasting breeds

Chloe Palmer
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 9 min read

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Michelin-star chef Tom Aikens backs British farmers with new #farm24 recipes

Michelin-star chef Tom Aikens backs British farmers with new #farm24 recipes

From crops to cows: Low input dairy herd takes root on former Cumbrian arable farm

From crops to cows: Low input dairy herd takes root on former Cumbrian arable farm

"Put British farming on the map" - Clarkson's Farm's Harriet Cowan backs #farm24 campaign

"Put British farming on the map" - Clarkson's Farm's Harriet Cowan backs #farm24 campaign

Sheepdogs, Swaledales and a forward-thinking mindset: One shepherd's story from the Northumberland fells

Sheepdogs, Swaledales and a forward-thinking mindset: One shepherd's story from the Northumberland fells

OPINION: #farm24 is a chance for farmers to be heard and to show the public what they deliver

OPINION: #farm24 is a chance for farmers to be heard and to show the public what they deliver

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British Longhorns and Blondes prove a winning combination on Peak District farm
Farm Life

British Longhorns and Blondes prove a winning combination on Peak District farm

Chloe Palmer
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 9 min read
Q&A with a farm vet: Look out for lungworm this summer
Dairy

Q&A with a farm vet: Look out for lungworm this summer

Dairy Farmer
clock 13 August 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Wiltshire hay business wraps up labour challenges with Bale Baron
Machinery

Wiltshire hay business wraps up labour challenges with Bale Baron

Jane Carley
clock 12 August 2025 鈥� 8 min read
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Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"
Farm Business

Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Lily Brown: "Our country would grind to a halt without farmers"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Lily Brown: "Our country would grind to a halt without farmers"

Lily Brown
clock 13 August 2025 鈥� 2 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Bridget Whell on bovine TB: "We have been stuck in this test and cull cycle of cattle for way too long"
Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Bridget Whell on bovine TB: "We have been stuck in this test and cull cycle of cattle for way too long"

Bridget Whell
clock 12 August 2025 鈥� 3 min read
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UK pork producers see margins rise as feed prices drop
Pig

UK pork producers see margins rise as feed prices drop

Pig feed costs make up an estimated 61% of total costs, according to the AHDB

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"
Farm Business

Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Phil Stocker - chief executive of the National Sheep Association

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 4 min read
Register now for our FREE webinar: How to navigate the planning system for farmers
Farm Business

Register now for our FREE webinar: How to navigate the planning system for farmers

The webinar will take place on Thursday August 28 at 7pm

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Rural crime
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Family pay tribute to 'loving son' and farm contractor after death in collision
Farm Life

Family pay tribute to 'loving son' and farm contractor after death in collision

Bradley Gidney's family said he adored his work as a farm contractor and he had just returned home from three weeks of harvesting for lifelong farming friends in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

Chris Brayford
clock 14 August 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Cow 'chilling' on M62 causes disruption for travellers
Farm Life

Cow 'chilling' on M62 causes disruption for travellers

Yesterday evening (August 12) saw delays on the M62 after an escaped cow was seen eating grass on the hard shoulder of the busy carriageway

Mia Willemsen
clock 13 August 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Farmer fined after reusing dead cattle's ear tags
Rural crime

Farmer fined after reusing dead cattle's ear tags

Leicestershire County Council said a farmer's actions could have posed a serious risk to the UK's food supply chain

Chris Brayford
clock 12 August 2025 鈥� 3 min read