Farmers for Action

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Farmers for Action
AbbreviationFFA
FoundedMay 2000;25 years ago (2000-05)

Farmers for Action (FFA) is a lobby group representing farmers in the United Kingdom.

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History

It was founded in Worcestershire in May 2000 by David Handley. Handley has been the only person to hold the position of chairman since the FFA was established. [1] [2] [3]

The group has been described by some as militant due to its proactive protest strategy. [2] In 2016, the FFA organised marches on Westminster to protest low farm-gate prices. [4] In 2024, FFA representatives from Northern Ireland traveled to London to join Save British Farming in a massive tractor protest. [5]

In January 2026, Farmers For Action participated in a protest in London opposing proposed changes to farm inheritance tax, staging a demonstration in Parliament Square that included tractors and farmers attending the parliamentary debate on the issue. [6] A representative of the organisation stated that the protest coincided with extended House of Commons discussions on the inheritance tax bill. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Firebrand Handley still up for the fight". www.farmersguardian.com. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  2. 1 2 Clarke, Richard (4 February 2006). "Battle for the NFU". The Grocer . Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Davies, Isabel (9 December 2005). "Handley to challenge Bennett in NFU vote". Farmers Weekly. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  4. ↑ White, Kevin (3 February 2024). "Could European farmers' protests spread to the UK?: Farmers are advancing on Paris in protest at costs and red tape". Grocer. ProQuest   2921389593 . Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "Farmers For Action NI attend protest". News Letter. Belfast. 30 March 2024. ProQuest   3015045607 . Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Farmers For Action London Protest Against IHT". Down News. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
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