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Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

Reeves urged to meet farmers over inheritance tax change as protest kicks off

NFU members met Defra officials including Janet Hughes at Westmorland County Show

NFU members met Defra officials including Janet Hughes at Westmorland County Show

Defra urged to prioritise support for upland farms

Stronger incentives urged for farmers to help tackle ‘dire state’ of rivers

Stronger incentives urged for farmers to help tackle ‘dire state’ of rivers

Stronger incentives urged for farmers to help tackle ‘dire state’ of rivers

Daniel Zeichner, Labour's shadow environment minister

Daniel Zeichner, Labour's shadow environment minister

Labour pledges support for farmers as poll suggests party ahead in countryside

Victoria Vyvyan

Victoria Vyvyan

Farmers need government to back them with increased funds, CLA conference told

There is no plan to manage the reintroduction of species such as beaver in the UK as it is not a priority for the Government, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said

There is no plan to manage the reintroduction of species such as beaver in the UK as it is not a priority for the Government, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has said

Species reintroduction ‘not a priority’ for Government

Labour have made the statement

Labour have made the statement

Labour has vowed to end the badger cull in England if elected

Madge Moore, Chair of the Yorkshire Food Farming and Rural Network

Madge Moore, Chair of the Yorkshire Food Farming and Rural Network

Rural network aims to influence regional decision making

Regenerative farming to be discussed by panel of experts

Take advantage of ‘easy wins,’ organic farmers advised

Take advantage of ‘easy wins,’ organic farmers advised

Take advantage of ‘easy wins,’ organic farmers advised

The 2021 Downing Street Christmas tree

The 2021 Downing Street Christmas tree

Yorkshire Vet to host Downing Street Christmas tree contest

Rural crime patrol

Rural crime patrol

Rural theft: 'We are now seeing internationally organised criminal activity'

Rural residents living in off-grid properties face increased costs in heating

Rural residents living in off-grid properties face increased costs in heating

Survey: Proposed gas boiler ban risks causing fuel poverty

Farm walk at West Wharmley in Northumberland

Farm walk at West Wharmley in Northumberland

Lottery cash boost for The Farmer Network

Applications open for Land Recovery scheme

Applications open for Land Recovery scheme

Defra hosts webinars on Land Recovery scheme

Arable land with margins set aside to support wildlife, as farmers will be paid to plant wildflowers and winter bird food on their farms from this year in new expedited sustainable agriculture plans unveiled by the Government.

Arable land with margins set aside to support wildlife, as farmers will be paid to plant wildflowers and winter bird food on their farms from this year in new expedited sustainable agriculture plans unveiled by the Government.

Government brings forward Sustainable Farming Incentive subsidies

Mark Spencer MP, Defra farming minister

Mark Spencer MP, Defra farming minister

Increased payments for farmers to protect the environment

Lapwings at RSPB Oronsay Nature Reserve, which are among the species which have seen a major decline in numbers

Lapwings at RSPB Oronsay Nature Reserve, which are among the species which have seen a major decline in numbers

Bird populations boosted when 10% of farmland devoted to nature measures – study

Ripon Cathedral will host the Plough Sunday Service on Sunday, January 8

Ripon Cathedral will host the Plough Sunday Service on Sunday, January 8

Plough Sunday service to celebrate farming community

Arable land with margins set aside to support wildlife

Arable land with margins set aside to support wildlife

Firms, farmers and charities call for ‘decisive action’ on agriculture payments

The Government is not prioritising the threat of animal diseases which could be devastating to farmers, rural communities and society, MPs warn. Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has warned the UK's main animal disease facility, the Animal

The Government is not prioritising the threat of animal diseases which could be devastating to farmers, rural communities and society, MPs warn. Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has warned the UK's main animal disease facility, the Animal

Government not prioritising threat of ‘devastating’ animal diseases, MPs warn

Minette Batters, NFU president

Minette Batters, NFU president

Defra denies it is scrapping ELMS, but uncertainty remains

Summers could last longer with increased drought risk, says Met Office

Summers could last longer with increased drought risk, says Met Office

Summers could last longer with increased drought risk, says Met Office

The fire at Sharow on Monday Pictures: HARROGATE FIRE STATION

The fire at Sharow on Monday Pictures: HARROGATE FIRE STATION

Countryside fire warning as crops destroyed amid heatwave

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School won the Flag Competition

Morpeth Stobhillgate First School won the Flag Competition

Children’s Countryside Day is a great success

Peatland restoration work

Peatland restoration work

Environment Secretary ‘optimistic’ technology will cut emissions from farming

Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers’ Union

Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers’ Union

Government accused of being focused on ‘anything other than food’ in countryside

Farmers should add self-closing gates instead of stiles where possible to make access to the countryside for the public easier, new official guidance says.

Farmers should add self-closing gates instead of stiles where possible to make access to the countryside for the public easier, new official guidance says.

Take out stiles and help ‘trespassers’ back to the path, farmers advised

Farmers and landowners to bid for funds to ‘rewild’ countryside

Farmers and landowners to bid for funds to ‘rewild’ countryside

Farmers and landowners to bid for funds to ‘rewild’ countryside

The Prince of Wales during a visit to Glasgow Central Station

The Prince of Wales during a visit to Glasgow Central Station

Charles suggests planting memorial avenues to remember loved ones lost to Covid

Farming image must change to prevent disastrous labour shortages – report Picture: Heather Middleton

Farming image must change to prevent disastrous labour shortages – report Picture: Heather Middleton

Farming image must change to prevent disastrous labour shortages – report

Grants are being offered to support the creation of woodland

Grants are being offered to support the creation of woodland

Farmers urged to apply for England Woodland Creation Offer grant