Speaking at Oxford Farming Conference, Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "I am sorry that some of the action we have to take shocked you in turn, but stable finances are the foundation of the economic growth"
Tom Bradshaw highlighted the £140 billion food and drink sector is reliant on the raw product produced in the UK
NFU president Tom Bradshaw said the Government fails to recognise that the farming industry is in a ‘cash flow crisis' right now, with the ‘lowest farmer and grower confidence ever recorded'
CAAV secretary and adviser Jeremy Moody said: "Our calculations point to the first decade of the proposed policy ending with 89,500 farming taxpayers liable for Inheritance Tax on their farm assets"
Tenant ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Association said they have only been allowed one ‘short' meeting with the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, with the Chancellor herself ‘no where to be seen'
²ÝÁñÉçÇø in Yorkshire vow to continue fight to stop Labour's family farm tax
The industry has looked to keep the pressure on Government on changes to Inheritance Tax over the festive period
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's online editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the last few months but urges the industry to remember the value of what farming does
Revd Jeffrey from The Arthur Rank Centre said: "Whatever your beliefs, this season invites us to reflect on the values of generosity, compassion, and community. These values are at the heart of rural life, and they inspire us to continue supporting one another through every challenge
This week online editor Emily Ashworth looks at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's Save Britain's Family Farms campaign and the value that needs to be put back on the industry