John Sleigh

Editor

John Sleigh is the Editor of The Scottish Farmer. He previously was the Northern Editor and was appointed Editor in August 2023. Before working for The Scottish Farmer, John was Scotland Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal. He has also worked for the National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament.

John Sleigh is the Editor of The Scottish Farmer. He previously was the Northern Editor and was appointed Editor in August 2023. Before working for The Scottish Farmer, John was Scotland Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal. He has also worked for the National Farmers Union of Scotland and the Scottish Parliament.

Latest articles from John Sleigh

Farmers from across the UK gathered in central London for the highly anticipated London Farming Rally. This crucial event aims to spotlight the pressing challenges facing British agriculture.

Save Family Farms London streets filled with farmers while politicians fill the air with excuses
Farmers unite in London to protest the Labour Budget's impact, calling for a U-turn. The future of family farms is at stake—will Labour listen?

The rally in Church House in London

Betrayal Exposed NFU call out Labour Government for ripping the heart out of Britain’s family farms
NFU president Tom Bradshaw condemns the UK Government’s tax hikes on agriculture in a fiery speech at London’s Church House rally.

Around 360 farmers in Orkney attended the demonstration at the Kirkwall mart

Farmers Unite Orkney farmers protest Labour budget at Kirkwall auction mart
Orkney farmers held a striking demonstration at Kirkwall auction mart, opposing the Labour government’s budget cuts affecting rural livelihoods.

Defra minister Steve Reed aswering questions at the environment, food and rural affairs committee

tax changes Defra’s Steve Reed: farmers ‘Happily wrong’ on tax changes

Defra minister reassures farmers: only 500 farms to face inheritance tax changes yearly. Pressure mounts on Treasury’s figures.

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Farmers head to London to protest against changes to IHT

Farmers head to London to protest against changes to IHT
Thousands of farmers are in London today (November 19) to protest against the changes made in the Autumn Budget to IHT. The NFU has organised a lobby at Church House Westminster, and 1,800 NFU members have registered their attendance. There is also in independent rally at Richmond Terrace from 11am.

Welsh farm leaders are seeking clarity on the future of agricultural funding following concerns Wales's share could be drastically reduced - Getty

Funding Cuts? FUW warns funding changes may slash support for Welsh agriculture by 40%
FUW warns of major funding cuts to Welsh agriculture following the UK Budget and calls for urgent clarification from the government.

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to ensure that certain commodities used in the bloc will no longer contribute to deforestation - Getty

EU Law Delayed Political divisions deepen as EU deforestation law faces delays and amendments
The EU's deforestation law delay triggers mixed reactions from farmers, politicians, and environmentalists. What's next for Europe’s green future?

AHDB has agreed to transfer £1.8m worth of residual potato levy reserves to GB Potatoes, as part of an agreement to fund seven projects following the demise of AHDB Potatoes - Getty

Potato Funding Residual levy supports seven projects to transform potato sector operations
Seven sector projects will benefit from potato levy reserves as AHDB and GB Potatoes unite to strengthen the UK’s potato industry.

Did the First Minister miss an open goal to deliver a Scottish farming vision?

Farmers Deserve More Rural communities await SNP budget as farming rally looms in London
Scotland’s farming future hangs in the balance as political tensions rise.