51AVÊÓÆµ

IHT reveals 'disconnect' between policy makers and where their food comes from

Young farmers said generations of UK citizens have no connection to farming or rural life, and added that has now been reflected by policy makers

clock • 6 min read
Dairy farmer Magnus Brown said: "If we fail to bridge this gap between consumers and those who produce food, the industry will suffer and future leaders will continue to misunderstand farming for generations to come."
Image:

Dairy farmer Magnus Brown said: "If we fail to bridge this gap between consumers and those who produce food, the industry will suffer and future leaders will continue to misunderstand farming for generations to come."

Young farmers have called out Government policy makers for having a 'lack of understanding' for where their food comes from and the people who work tirelessly to put food on their tables. Dairy farmer...

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

 

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

£±Ê°¿´¡

Outdoor Beef Finishing Coral System, available

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Politics

Unions highlight need to pause IHT reforms in Baroness Batters' 51AVÊÓÆµProfitability Review

Unions highlight need to pause IHT reforms in Baroness Batters' 51AVÊÓÆµProfitability Review

NFU Scotland said UK Government must 'pause, consult and reconsider' APR and BPR changes to avoid the decline of farm business and rural communities

clock 27 July 2025 • 5 min read
EXCLUSIVE - IHT draft legislation: What farmers need to know

EXCLUSIVE - IHT draft legislation: What farmers need to know

The Government published draft Inheritance Tax legislation this week. Law firm Birketts digests the major takeaways

clock 26 July 2025 • 3 min read
NFUM agent under fire for liking Gov's 'Expert of the Year' post

NFUM agent under fire for liking Gov's 'Expert of the Year' post

The employee had reportedly liked a LinkedIn post from an HMRC analyst who was 'proud' to have been recognised by Government for his work which could reform Inheritance Tax in agriculture

clock 25 July 2025 • 2 min read