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Judge orders review of inheritance tax, beef & dairy licence to farm, cereal yields & YEN future

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Monday 2nd February 2026

Did the government break its own rules when it imposed inheritance tax on farmers?

The High Court orders an urgent two-day judicial review of the Chancellor’s plans to hit family-owned businesses with death duties.

Beef and dairy producers could have to pay a licence to farm – we find out what buying an environmental permit could mean for your farm business.

And we meet the arable growers achieving amazing yields – and examine what the future holds for the Yield Enhancement Network.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom. Edited and produced by Johann Tasker.

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