Farmer protests - revolt

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We had some posts about protests in France and (IIRC, Belgium?) but it seems to be a larger European phenomenon so probably deserves a dedicated thread...

 
You will probably have to translate this to read it.

How the FNSEA is fighting to remain the leading agricultural union​


« Unlike some, our goal is not to starve people, it's to feed them. We are not going to block France. But promises must be kept. » After calling on his farmer members to mobilize from next Monday to oppose Mercosur in particular, the president of the FNSEA, Arnaud Rousseau, promises: even if the months follow one another on the front of the agricultural malaise, they will not be alike on the front of the demonstrations. At least initially.

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Big changes in the 2024 Budget have led to real anger on UK family farms. What's going on?​

Nov 6, 2024

In last week's Budget, the new Labour Government introduced revised tax rates for Inheritance Tax. From April 2026, the 100% Agricultural Property relief will only be on the first £1,000,000, after that the rate will be 20%. This video explains why this is going to be so damaging to UK family farms.


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Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@harrysfarmvids
 
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