What to expect from Andy Burnham's government, no murder charge over farm shooting, & UK chickpea challenge
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Andy Burnham's government on UK agriculture, legal aspects of self-defense for farmers, and explores the potential of chickpeas as a crop.
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. 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 . Special Guests Jeremy Moody – secretary and adviser, Central Association of Agricultural Valuers Matt Bull – product manager, KWS Aled Owen – agricultural solicitor and…
Topics covered
- UK agriculture
- land value tax
- self-defense law
- harvest results
- chickpea trials
- livestock prices
- arable prices
Keywords
- Andy Burnham
- agriculture
- land value tax
- self-defense
- harvest results
- chickpeas
- UK farming
- livestock prices
- arable prices
Sponsors
KWS
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