Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 313: What to expect from Andy Burnham
© Adobe Stock What does an Andy Burnham government mean for UK agriculture?
This week, Westminster watcher Jeremy Moody examines the new prime minister’s farming credentials – and whether a land value tax could hit agricultural businesses.
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We also examine the law on defending yourself and your property after prosecutors decide that a Derbyshire farmer who fatally shot an intruder will face no criminal charges.
Agricultural solicitor Aled Owen explains when force may be considered necessary and reasonable – and why picking up a firearm should always be a last resort.
Elsewhere, we bring you the latest harvest results, advice on handling exceptionally dry oilseed rape, this week’s livestock and arable prices, and an unusual field fire started by a buzzard.
And finally, could chickpeas become a profitable, climate-resilient break crop for UK growers? Louise Impey visits field-scale trials in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to find out.
This episode is brought to you by plant breeder KWS.
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