British farmers to protest again over increasing burden of government's anti-farming policy on agriculture

 British farmers are planning to stage protests in the four capital cities of the United Kingdom on 11 December. The protests, organised by campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers, aim to highlight the concerns and frustrations of the agricultural community.

Last month a convoy of tractors rolled through Dover and thousands of farmers gathered in London to protest against changes to inheritance tax rules as announced in the Labour government's recent Budget.

The protests were sparked by the proposed 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth £1 million or more, set to take effect from April 2026.

British farmers argue that the policy, combined with the fast-track withdrawal of the Basic Payment Scheme, increasing farm employer costs and a carbon tax on fertiliser, among other policies, could force families to sell land to cover tax bills, breaking up livelihoods and generations of UK farming businesses, Farmers Weekly reported.

There are also worries within the industry over the impact of future trade deals, substandard food imports and the recent removal of farming grants....<<<Read More>>>