Autumn Budget: Farming, have your say and tell us what you think

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

01 November 2024 鈥� 1 min read

The Labour Government has delivered its first budget in 14 years. But how is the farming industry feeling about it?听

This is your opportunity to share your reaction and thoughts to what has been announced in the Chancellors budget, what it means for your farm business and the future direction of the agriculture industry.

Make sure to join FG's FREE webinar to delve into what the budget will actually mean for your farm and business

Letters: "Together, we have helped protect the future of many family farms"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, discusses the successful campaign to change proposed Inheritance Tax rules affecting family farms

Tom Bradshaw

13 January 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Politics

Parliament to debate 1 million-strong petition demanding an early general election

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP John Lamont said one of the reasons why Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to call an early general election is because of the Government's treatment of farmers and the countryside with Inheritance Tax changes

Chris Brayford

12 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats