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Ahead of next week's parliament-defining budget, speculation has been mounting about whether the Government will scrap or cap agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR)

It is part of a package of measures announced by the Government, which Defra said would provide ‘certainty' for the horticulture and poultry sector

"Once a farm is gone, it is gone."

"We do not want this project to be a precedent in the future"

Mr Bradshaw said October 30 would be the ‘moment of truth', when farmers will see ‘whether this Government backs British farming or not'

Defra says development of drought and disease resistant crops will help reduce costs for farmers

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chair of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers - John Thorley

The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'

Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat is one of five candidates in the running to be the next Conservative Party leader

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and former lecturer at Myerscough College - George Parkinson