ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã

NFU president Tom Bradshaw bravely highlights impact of Inheritance Tax on farmers' mental health

"(ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã) who are genuinely in ill health or don't believe that they will be able to live for seven years, may well decide they shouldn't be here in April 2026. No policy should ever be published which has that unintended side effect"

clock • 2 min read
NFU president Tom Bradshaw holds back tears while describing the mental health toll of the family farm tax. "This is a lifetime of work, it's the heritage and the custodianship of that farm." (Parliament TV)
Image:

NFU president Tom Bradshaw holds back tears while describing the mental health toll of the family farm tax. "This is a lifetime of work, it's the heritage and the custodianship of that farm." (Parliament TV)

Farming leaders have warned that reforming taxation on inherited agricultural assets has placed a strain on the mental health of farmers. During an Efra inquiry into the 'Future of Farming' on Wednesday...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

2005, DEUTZ AGROKID 45

£±Ê°¿´¡

2017, JOHN DEERE 5.115R TLS.

£±Ê°¿´¡

ISEKI 3265 HYDRO

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Farm Business

Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Phil Stocker - chief executive of the National Sheep Association

clock 14 August 2025 • 4 min read
Register now for our FREE webinar: How to navigate the planning system for farmers

Register now for our FREE webinar: How to navigate the planning system for farmers

The webinar will take place on Thursday August 28 at 7pm

clock 14 August 2025 • 1 min read
Inheritance Tax reform could be 'better targeted' to protect family farms, Think Tank says

Inheritance Tax reform could be 'better targeted' to protect family farms, Think Tank says

The CLA said it was time for the Government to admit they had 'got it wrong' on IHT

Alex Black
clock 14 August 2025 • 4 min read