The big comms problem for the Govt on IHT changes is that Ministers have justified it by saying that: - an economic black hole needs to be closed and - farm businesses just need to restructure to *not* pay it. It can be one, or the other, but it can't be both? #NFU25

Does the farming sector need Tony Hadley and Simon Le Bon to stir the media up on IHT for Govt policy to be revised?

Glorious St. Mellion Estate ⛳☀️

ITV seem to not only avoid replays at every turn but also not explain some of the more technical infringements that have taken place, BBC so much better here. #ENGvITA

COCERAL releases its 2nd #CropForecast for 2025 🆕 The total #GrainCrop in the EU27+UK is seen at 296.1m t. This would be up from the 278.2m t harvested in 2024, but slightly down from the 297.8m t projected in December. Find out why here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

BY THE TIGHTEST OF MARGINS 😱 Northampton Saints 😇 are the first team into the #InvestecChampionsCup Final 👊 Get your tickets to Cardiff now ➡️ bit.ly/3QWIYTC

A small reminder that the bookies had Leinster to win at 25 to 1 *on*. Cardiff here I come!

Thank you to the UK’s top food + ag leaders — retailers, hospitality, manufacturers, meat, produce & feed importers — for meeting with us today. There’s opportunity for more US products on shelves and menus across the UK.

It was wonderful to see the urban and rural community coming together to celebrate agriculture at the Suffolk Show earlier this week. The show was an opportunity engage with local farmers and learn more about the complimentary relationship between NZ and the UK, in this sector.

Farmland should grow and raise American agriculture — not be covered by solar panels. The Trump Admin is committed to protecting American Farmland.🇺🇸

COCERAL releases its 3rd oilseeds #CropForecast for 2025 🌻 The EU-27+UK #rapeseed crop is forecast to recover from 17.9m t last year to 20.0m t in 2025. Find out why (on rapeseed, sunflower, and soybeans) here: bit.ly/4emJlAw

Happy #suffolkday from Norfolk... The closest I will get to doing a Souness 🟡🔴 Adam Hurrey

#croatia independence day 🇭🇷 Celebrated by our very local Croatian community 🐾 #danneovisnosti

Happy #CanadaDay !

Looking forward to Groundswell Visit us on stand DF E 30 Join us for Breakfast Thursday and hear from Alistair Carmichael MP Country Land & Business Assn President Victoria Vyvyan & AIC | Agricultural Industries Confederation’s Vicky Robinson. Bookings below

Pleasure to catch up with Ed Barker from @Agindustriesuk. We touched on gene editing, the impact of Labour's Family Farm Tax and other issues facing the farming industry. I will continue to champion rural Scotland and do all I can to support Scotland's farmers.

Happy #saintswithinsday !

🎧 AIC’s Vicky Robinson, Head of Sustainability and Ed Barker, Head of Policy & External Affairs feature in the latest episode of the Agrii podcast, recorded live at Groundswell. They join a panel including Mike Gooding (AHDB) and Neil Harper (Agrii) to discuss how

As there will be rugby law experts all of a sudden- World Rugby gave a clarification on diving for a try (cl 3-22). Diving/hurdling for a try is acceptable as long as it doesn't risk defender safety. It's a referee's judgement call at the end of the day. #Lions2025

Wonderful #mull (and Iona)