The article discusses the ongoing protests by farmers in London, motivated by changes to inheritance tax announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. This year's National Farmers' Union (NFU) conference, held in the capital for the first time in over 20 years, highlights the financial distress and challenges farmers face, including rising costs, labor shortages, and the aftermath of Brexit. The planned changes to inheritance tax have been particularly contentious, with farmers feeling betrayed by previous assurances from government officials. The conference serves as a platform for these critical issues affecting agriculture today.
The protests have highlighted the despondency felt among farmers struggling with rising costs, labor shortages, and changes in support payments post-Brexit.
Farmers are voicing their frustrations outside the National Farmers' Union's conference, claiming changes to inheritance tax have betrayed their trust and jeopardize livelihood.
The National Farmers' Union conference moves to London after over 20 years, reflecting significant challenges faced by the agricultural community and the need for urgent action.
Defra reports a drop in income across all farming sectors in England, adding to the difficulties posed by flooding and declining support from the government.
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