Fury Mounts as ‘Death Tax’ Threatens Family Farms and Food Security Sunday, September 14, 2025 inheritance tax farming agriculture protest farms foodsecurity farmers policy britain Farmers across the West Country are raising the alarm over government plans to impose a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural estates worth over £1 million. They warn this “death tax” could irrevocably damage the future of … Read More
Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour Schedules New Constituency Surgeries to Engage with Residents Wednesday, September 3, 2025 somerset devon tiverton minehead mp rachelgilmour constituency surgeries agriculture community Residents of Somerset and Devon will soon have fresh opportunities to discuss their concerns directly with their local Member of Parliament, Rachel Gilmour. The Tiverton and Minehead MP has announced a series of ten … Read More
Somerset Farmer Produces World's Most Expensive Milk: £13 a Pint from Horses Wednesday, September 3, 2025 maremilk somerset dairy health lactoseintolerance horsemilk nicheproduct agriculture eczema sustainable Frank Shellard, a 67-year-old farmer from Bath, Somerset, is pioneering the UK’s only commercial production of mare’s milk—one of the world’s most expensive and unique dairy alternatives. Priced at £24 per litre, or about … Read More
'We Must Save Future Generations of Farmers from Financial Strain' Sunday, August 31, 2025 farmers farming somerset agriculture foodsecurity rural taxation mentalhealth sustainability brexit Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, visited Warren’s Farm Shop near Cheddar this week to pick strawberries alongside Wells & Mendip Hills MP Tessa Munt. During the visit, he called on shoppers to support … Read More
Epic Competitions Await at the Mendip Ploughing Match Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing competition agriculture traditions farming vintage events harvest crafts rural The annual Mendip Ploughing Match is set to draw competitors from far and wide on Wednesday, 24th September, at Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, graciously hosted by Messrs L, S & O Clothier. This year’s event highlights … Read More
Epic Annual Mendip Ploughing Match Draws Competitors from Afar Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing farming competition mendip agriculture vintage hedgelaying stonewalling community heritage Competitors from near and far will converge on Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, for the much-anticipated Mendip Ploughing Match, taking place on Wednesday, 24th September. Hosted generously by Messrs L, S & O Clothier, … Read More