Defra's not-so-new farm policies, Pancake Day Rally against inheritance tax, NFU conference 2025 special, & how to succeed at succession planning

In this episode, we examine Defra's latest raft of new policies to boost farm profitability.Just exactly how new are they?We scrutinise the keynote speech delivered by Defra secretary Steve Reed at the NFU's annual conference in London.We preview the Pancake Day Rally against government plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on farm assets worth more than £1 million.To register for the rally, click here.And we speak to the new group of succession planning experts who have formed the Succession Alliance to help farmers pass their farms on to the next generation.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerFollow Louise (X): @louisearableFollow Hugh (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.