BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson Receives Outpouring of Support After Sharing Heartbreaking Farm Update Saturday, July 26, 2025 countryfile farming drought agriculture cotswolds adamhenson farmers livestock crops climate Fans of BBC’s Countryfile were deeply moved after Adam Henson shared a heartfelt update about the struggles his farm is facing due to an intense drought. While Adam is widely recognized for his work on the show, he also … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Reveals Challenges of Battling TB on the Farm Sunday, July 6, 2025 countryfile farming tuberculosis wildlife farmers britain newzealand animals tbtesting agriculture Countryfile returned to BBC Two screens on Sunday, 6 July, with Adam Henson hosting the first of four special episodes that explore the lives and struggles of farming families across the UK. Kicking off in Leicestershire, … Read More
MP Warns Sudden Farm Tax Reforms Threaten Food Security and Family Farms Thursday, May 29, 2025 inheritance farmers agriculture foodsecurity tax reforms somerset efra government rural Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke has issued a strong warning about recent inheritance tax reforms impacting family-run farms, highlighting the threat they pose to rural communities and national food security. Representing … Read More
Warning of Ruin for Somerset Farmers Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset farmers government rural crisis small business health social care liberal democrats sustainable farming A scathing critique from Somerset MP Sarah Dyke has highlighted the detrimental impact of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on farmers and small businesses in the region. Dyke accused the government of neglecting rural … Read More
Challenges Facing South West Farmers in the 'Ruby Country' Wednesday, April 2, 2025 south west farmers ruby country inheritance tax farming community mole valley farmers government policy food security uncertainty family farming agriculture stress regulations Farmers in the South West of England are facing an uncertain future as new inheritance tax regulations loom on the horizon. The changes, set to come into effect, will levy a 20 percent tax rate on inherited farms valued over … Read More
MP Sarah Dyke Pushes for Government Support for Flood-Affected Farmers Sunday, May 19, 2024 sarah dyke mp farmers flooding support government agriculture assistance environment liberal democrats In a recent debate about agriculture in the House of Commons, Sarah Dyke MP, representing Somerton and Frome, joined other Liberal Democrat MPs in urging the government to provide more substantial support for farmers affected … Read More