Environment chief's warning over future of British farming

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- BY JAMES TURNER Local Democracy Reporter

LINCOLNSHIRE'S environment chief has issued a stark warning about the future of British farming.

Speaking at this year's Lincolnshire Show, county council executive member for environment Danny Brookes warned the farming industry could be heading for a crisis if the government continues to push its net zero targets and presses ahead with controversial changes to inheritance tax.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined changes to Inheritance Tax rules in her autumn budget, specifically affecting Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief on farmland and business assets.