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
Fury Grows as ‘Death Tax’ Threatens the Future of Family Farms Sunday, September 14, 2025 inheritance farming taxation agriculture familyfarms protest foodsecurity policy westcountry labourconference Farmers across the West Country are voicing fierce opposition to new government proposals imposing a 20% inheritance tax on agricultural estates valued over £1 million. They warn the tax could destroy family-run farms and … 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
Idyllic South West Nature Reserve Balances Wildlife and Visitors Sunday, August 24, 2025 kingcombe naturereserve dorsetwildlife conservation wildlife butterflies flora farming trails ecotourism Kingcombe Nature Reserve is a shining example of harmony—balancing the needs of wildlife, visitors, farming, and holiday homes within its picturesque grounds. Managed expertly by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, this reserve … 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