Farmers claim food not important to government' in fresh tractor tax protests in UK
Briefly

Farmers in the UK are protesting against proposed inheritance tax reforms that could significantly impact the agricultural sector. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) expresses concern over the extension of inheritance tax to agricultural properties, with a petition signed by over 270,000 advocating against these tax changes. Farmers are mobilizing nationwide on a National Day of Unity to raise awareness, bringing tractors and livestock to town centers as they call for government reconsideration, illustrating their solidarity and the critical threat this tax poses to their livelihood.
Farmers across the UK are protesting against the government's proposed inheritance tax reforms, which they believe could have devastating effects on the agricultural sector.
Rachel Hallos, from the National Farmers' Union, emphasized that extending inheritance tax to agricultural properties is a significant concern for farmers.
The NFU has organized a National Day of Unity in response to the government's controversial tractor tax proposal, highlighting the agricultural community's solidarity.
More than 270,000 members of the public signed a petition urging the government to reconsider the inheritance tax changes impacting farms valued at £1 million or more.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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