Tractor protest as minister promises farmers ‘new deal’

Around 40 protesting farmers disrupted Environment Secretary Steve Reed’s speech in Oxford, expressing anger over changes to agricultural inheritance tax. Reed outlined a 25-year plan to boost farming profitability, including measures to support local food production and cut red tape for farmers. However, farmers remain concerned about their financial stability, with NFU president Tom Bradshaw highlighting the industry’s cash flow crisis and lack of confidence.

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