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Exmoor farmer Robin Milton said 鈥榯rust and confidence in SFI had been wrecked' and it would take 鈥榮ome exceptionally good assurance' before many farmers would trust integrating it into their business again

19 March 2025 鈥� 3 min read

Defra has confirmed there will be a 'redesign' of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, but the budget and the timeline for this are still unknown. READ NOW: SFI emergency roundtable: "There...

Chancellor says IHT proposals are 'fair' when quizzed on mental health impact

It comes after the release of Baroness Batters鈥� Farming Profitability Review said nearly all the responses to this review have cited Inheritance Tax as the single biggest issue

Alex Black

18 December 2025 鈥� 1 min read

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Baroness Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review: New Farming and Food Partnership Board launched

The board 鈥� which aims to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector 鈥� comes as the Government publishes Baroness Batters' Profitability Review today (December 18)

Mia Willemsen

18 December 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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'Downright cruel' 鈥� Efra chair hits out at IHT proposals

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says not only is the family farm tax an attack on the elderly but will stifle investment and reduce food security

Jane Thynne

18 December 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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