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Our Dream Farm's Matt Baker calls on Gov to support British farming following IHT changes

'Our Dream Farm' presenter has spoken of the challenges farmers currently face with Inheritance Tax changes and why the Government should support the sector

Chris Brayford
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Matt Baker on IHT: "I am a big believer in heritage and tradition. "We [farmers] do what we do because it works. It has been tried and tested over the years. All farmers wants to do is provide for people, look out for folk, look after our landscape and give people food. I think you repay that with support. Support British farming."
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Matt Baker on IHT: "I am a big believer in heritage and tradition. "We [farmers] do what we do because it works. It has been tried and tested over the years. All farmers wants to do is provide for people, look out for folk, look after our landscape and give people food. I think you repay that with support. Support British farming."

Inheritance Tax 'Our Dream Farm' presenter Matt Baker has spoken of the challenges farmers currently face with Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes. While promoting the new series of the popular show which...

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