51AV视频

Farming families deliver heartwarming family farm tax responses to Sir Keir Starmer

"Our children mean so much to us, and those who want to take over the business and be the next generation of farmers may have that privilege taken away. I truly do not know what I would do if I had to have that painful conversation about giving up our farm business and giving up an industry which has provided me with so much joy"

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 5 min read
Kent farmer Simon Broad (centre) with his daughter Holly (second from right) and son Bobby (right)
Image:

Kent farmer Simon Broad (centre) with his daughter Holly (second from right) and son Bobby (right)

More than 100 letters and pictures produced by children from farming families have been delivered to Sir Keir Starmer to make him realise how the family farm tax could 'take away' the dreams and aspiration...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on 51AV视频Business

NFUS calls for retailers to adopt Scottish-first approach
51AV视频Business

NFUS calls for retailers to adopt Scottish-first approach

New findings reveal that only 26% of supermarket own-label products in Scotland are Scottish

Mia Willemsen
clock 28 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read
Road to Regen: Top tips to avoid overgrazing in the spring
51AV视频Business

Road to Regen: Top tips to avoid overgrazing in the spring

Silas Hedley-Lawrence is a farmer, coach and consultant with a decade of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. With a background rooted in both commercial and direct selling models, he champions lean, profitable farming systems that increase biodiversity and soil health. Silas is an Integrity Soils trained agroecological coach from the Yellowstone 2024 cohort

Silas hedley-Lawrence
clock 27 February 2026 鈥� 6 min read
What you need to know about the FETF 2026 fund
51AV视频Business

What you need to know about the FETF 2026 fund

Three grants are available through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 (FETF) which will open on March 17

Mia Willemsen
clock 26 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read