farmers

"At a time when many farm finances are under pressure, the start of July offered a chink of light with farmers and land managers invited to apply for new funding that can help pay for environmental improvements."

"In the current agricultural climate, farmers are increasingly looking for ways to futureproof their business."

"The changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief for inheritance tax announced in last October’s budget are due to apply from April 2026. "

"The reformed tax will affect most family farms and is unaffordable"

"For some, Christmas is a chance to slow down and press pause. For others, the holidays can be anything but. Here’s a snapshot of festivities down on the farm."

"Agriculture is currently a net emitter of CO2 and, along with all other sectors, it will need to find ways to decarbonise as the UK continues its drive to net zero by 2050. "

"Record-breaking rain over the winter and well into the spring has had a profound effect on the farming community – threatening farmers’ ability to successfully drill and establish essential food crops in challenging conditions."

"Changes to agricultural support, together with pressures on profitability from rising input costs, mean it’s more important than ever for farmers to plan and adapt for the future. "

"The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) has provided a vital financial safety net for farmers since 2015. "

"The scheme will cover 40 per cent of capital costs of large-scale projects."