Urgent judicial review over inheritance tax, beef & dairy licence to farm, cereal yields & YEN future

2026-02-02

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Did the government break its own rules when it introduced inheritance tax on farmers? The High Court orders an urgent two-day judicial review of the Chancellor’s plans to hit family-owned businesses with death duties. Beef and dairy producers could have to pay a licence to farm – we find out what buying an environmental permit could mean for your farm business. And we meet the arable growers achieving amazing yields – and examine what the future holds for the Yield Enhancement Network. This episo...

Did the government break its own rules when it introduced inheritance tax on farmers?

The High Court orders an urgent two-day judicial review of the Chancellor’s plans to hit family-owned businesses with death duties.

Beef and dairy producers could have to pay a licence to farm – we find out what buying an environmental permit could mean for your farm business.

And we meet the arable growers achieving amazing yields – and examine what the future holds for the Yield Enhancement Network.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

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