Defra's Farming Recovery Fund criticised after leaving flood affected farmers ineligible for help

Defra's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been called out as an 'injustice' and criticised for being 'ill-informed' with farmers who have suffered 'catastrophic impacts' being told they are not eligible for the Fund

11 April 2024 鈥� 4 min read

Farmers left with fields under several inches of water have told of their anger and frustration after finding they are ineligible for help from Defra's long-awaited Farming Recovery Fund. Three months...

Iran war: Fuel tax rises will hurt rural communities the most

Can Government step up its support for farmers and food producers as businesses face pressure from conflict in the Middle East?

Chris Brayford

31 March 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Politics

Letters: "Every farming family remains hopeful as IHT legal challenge unfolds"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: William Taylor, Farmers for Action Northern Ireland, covers the Judicial Review challenge to proposed Inheritance Tax changes, highlighting farmers鈥� concerns over limited consultation and the potential impact on family businesses

William Taylor

31 March 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

The Farmers Guardian podcast: How is the Middle-East crisis impacting agriculture?

The Farmers Guardian news team discuss the implications of the war in Iran

Alex Black

31 March 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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