A webinar on recent budget announcements and how they affect all areas of Farming...
"It's all over the media and doesn't show any sign of abating soon – so we're hosting an 'emergency webinar' to try and bring some clarity. This is not a tax advice webinar for farmers, but rather a look at what's happened, what the impact could be on the farming sector, and what this might mean for its ability to transition and mitigate climate change.
One story has dominated the media since the Chancellor’s Budget: The decision to reduce Agricultural Property Relief for farming businesses. Many farmers have been very vocal about the potential impact of this, and there is a lot of fear that it will lead to the break up (and break down) of family farms.
This all comes at a time of huge change for farming, not least the phasing out of traditional area based support payments, and the transition to more nature-friendly farming practices. On top of this is the very real urgency to reduce emissions, while also ensuring food security in an increasingly tense world.
So what could the impact be on farming and its ability to weather the changes ahead and lead the transition to a more sustainable food system? How might the changes affect farmers’ ability to reduce emissions or enter into natural capital markets and contracts? What are the many nuances at play, including culture, emotional ties, wealth and business viability?
Our two speakers will explore this for us and try to make sense of things. They are; Emily Norton, our AFN Network+ Policy Champion for Land, Agriculture and Carbon, and Jason Beedell, head of rural research at Strutt & Parker, one of the UK’s largest land agents. "
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read a short budget analysis here
https://www.agrifood4netzero.net/2024/11/01/budget-2024-overall-analysis/