The UK government's recent budget has introduced changes to inheritance tax (IHT) that will require farmers to pay a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets valued over £1 million starting April 2026, a move that has drawn strong backlash from the farming community. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has described the changes as 'disastrous' for family farms, warning that many farmers may be forced to sell land to cover tax liabilities, which could jeopardize the future of family-run operations. Farmers like Andrew Smith and Jonathan Bell have expressed anger, stating that the policy marks a betrayal by the Labour government and could lead to the end of their family farming legacies. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insists that most farmers will not be affected and emphasizes increased funding for agriculture, but critics argue that the financial realities of farming make the new tax burdens unsustainable. Farmers fear that the tax will push them to sell off their land to larger corporations, undermining local food production and rural communities. The government plans to meet with NFU representatives to discuss these concerns, but the sentiment among farmers remains one of frustration and disbelief.