UK Government

Inheritance tax improvements ‘do not go far enough’ – MP

Agri Politics

Inheritance tax improvements 'do not go far enough' - MP

Alistair Carmichael MP has warned that improvements to the family farm tax do not go far enough and called for an impact assessment to be published
Explainer: What are the changes to UK agricultural property relief?

N.Ireland

Explainer: What are the changes to UK agricultural property relief?

Agricultural property relief and business property relief will be reformed from April 6, 2026 and increased thresholds were announced.

Breaking: UK Government increases inheritance tax relief after farmer pressure

Agri-Business

Breaking: UK Government increases inheritance tax relief after farmer pressure

The UK Government has today announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property tax reliefs threshold will be increased

UFU ‘welcomes’ high-level engagement on inheritance tax

N.Ireland

UFU ‘welcomes’ high-level engagement on inheritance tax

The UFU has noted the recent high-level engagement between the NFU president, Tom Bradshaw and UK government officials on inheritance tax.

‘Exempt all farming businesses’ from UK inheritance tax – adviser

N.Ireland

‘Exempt all farming businesses’ from UK inheritance tax – adviser

Farming families with a long-term commitment to their businesses can be easily made exempt from the UK expanded inheritance tax measures.

N.Ireland

NI family farms could face ‘significant tax liabilities’ – accountants

NI family farms could face ‘significant tax liabilities’ – accountants

N.Ireland

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Environment

UK ban on use of bee-killing pesticides moves a step closer

UK ban on use of bee-killing pesticides moves a step closer

N.Ireland

Farmers take part in London protest over tax changes

Farmers for Action (FFA) representatives are taking part in a London protest today (Tuesday,...

Farmers take part in London protest over tax changes

N.Ireland

‘Our futures are on the line’ – 6,000 attend UFU rally

‘Our futures are on the line’ – 6,000 attend UFU rally

Rural Life

Govt extends 'restriction zone' to halt spread of bluetongue

Govt extends ‘restriction zone’ to halt spread of bluetongue

Pig/Poultry

APHA to lead £2.3m project to 'fill knowledge gaps' on bird flu

APHA to lead £2.3m project to ‘fill knowledge gaps’ on bird flu

Agri Politics

'Powerful rationale' for increasing ag-budget to £3.8bn by 2027 - CLA

The CLA has said it has "powerful rationale" for increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8 billion a year by 2027/28.

‘Powerful rationale’ for increasing ag-budget to £3.8bn by 2027 – CLA

Agri-Business

Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes

Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by ‘chop and change’ of schemes

N.Ireland

Ban on live animal exports from Great Britain comes into effect

Ban on live animal exports from Great Britain comes into effect

Agri Politics

'Continued speculation' as to how Labour policies will affect rural sector - Saffrey

‘Continued speculation’ as to how Labour policies will affect rural sector – Saffrey

Government

Animal and Plant Health Agency seeks bovine TB scientist

Animal and Plant Health Agency seeks bovine TB scientist

Agri Politics

'The fundamental challenges farmers face remain unchanged' - agri recruiter

REAL Success has said the "fundamental challenges that farmers face remain unchanged" despite a possible shift in the economic landscape.

‘The fundamental challenges farmers face remain unchanged’ – agri recruiter