Farmers call Government reforms ‘load of rubbish’ as anger over tax persists

Farmers take part in a protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules outside the Oxford Farming Conference, at The Examination Schools, Oxford (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Wire)

Farmers protesting outside the Oxford Farming Conference have called the Government’s newly-announced reforms to boost the sector’s profitability a “load of rubbish”.

During a speech inside the conference, Environment Secretary Steve Reed set out the Government’s “new deal for farmers”, which aims to support British produce and production, diversify incomes, ensure fair supply chains and protect farmers in future trade deals.