What’s in this issue?
In this edition, we look at the impact of the ‘family farm tax’ on farmers and rural communities, which was announced in the recent Budget. After pre-election promises that the Agricultural Property Relief, as it’s technically known, would be preserved, this move has wrongfooted the plans of thousands of families and businesses, and created huge concern across the countryside. We speak to some of the farmers affected by the change and update readers on the progress of lobbying efforts to encourage the government to think again.
Elsewhere, with Christmas on the horizon, Bake Off chef Miranda Gore Browne features five top tips for cooking your Christmas turkey, plus some handy recipes for any turkey leftovers and a delicious festive cheesecake – perfect for parties and celebrations!
Also
in this edition…
- Family farm tax – in the wake of the Autumn Budget, we’ve spoken to farmers about the impact of the family farm tax on their future plans, and look at how it could have a devastating impact on British agriculture.
- Farming for the climate – we explore a poultry farm in Lincolnshire, run by brother and sister Ivory and Caleb Arden, that’s using renewable energy to power the majority of its sheds and offices, and has invested in hi-tech batteries to store energy.
- Festive food – Bake Off chef Miranda Gore Browne features five top tips for cooking your Christmas turkey, plus some turkey leftover recipes, and a gorgeous Boxing Day pudding.
- The year of the dog. Canine expert Carolyn Menteith explores how you can make 2025 the best year yet for you and your dog.
- Arts and crafts - Daniel Carpenter, director at Heritage Crafts, tells us why preserving rural crafts by encouraging young people to take them up is so important.
- Gardening – Pippa Greenwood gives some timely and practical tips for your garden and veg patch.
- Time to get that grey matter working! Tackle our crossword, wordsearch and topical quiz!
- Feathered Focus – Poultry expert Andy Cawthray looks at chicken diets, what to do with egg gluts, poultry DNA and the Belgian Barbu D’Anvers breed.
- Equestrian - Ahead of the London International Horse Show, we chat to British Olympian and equestrian legend John Whitaker, as he looks back on his many decades in the sport.
- From horse racing to machinery shows, we have dozens of dates for your January ’25 diary!
- Looking for some winter snow? Look no further than our very own Cairngorms – our travel expert Megan Allen gives you some great tips for a weekend away.
- Farming - Joe Stanley gives his latest update from the farm, and our ‘Top of the Crops’ feature focuses on the challenge of growing cabbages.
