Farmers will not watch others 'sit back' after Conservatives' net zero U-turn

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

Chief Reporter

25 September 2023 鈥� 3 min read

Farmers across all sectors in the industry are committed to achieving net zero in agriculture and to play their part in getting there, but equally, many said they are not prepared to 鈥榮tand by' and watch...

Scots Gov assesses food price cap impact through consultation

Attendees at the SAMW annual conference heard how the Government is developing its food cap proposal by asking producers to share their concerns

Mia Willemsen

21 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

LibDem Party Conference told farmers need better support to build back confidence

NFU fringe event hears how MPs and councillors could back farmers by removing barriers to investment at both local and national level

Jane Thynne

21 September 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Politics

Rumours of movement on IHT at Budget

There are suggestions there will be further changes to the policy on October 28

Alex Black

21 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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