A protest against planned chances to inheritance tax has been rearranged.
The Dumfries and Galloway branch of NFU Scotland had been set to gather at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas on Saturday as part of a day of action involving all four of the UK’s farming unions.
However, it was decided to postpone all Scottish events to allow farmers to deal with the nationwide devastation caused by Storm Eowyn on Friday.
The tractor rally is now set to go ahead on Saturday, with people gathering at Wallets Marts from 11.15am.
Participants will have the chance to raise their concerns with politicians before dispersing from 1pm.
Everyone is welcome to take part or attend but those planning to do so are asked to inform regional manager Mhairi Dawson in advance.
She can be contacted on 07718 425053 or [email protected].
The protest is against proposed UK Government changes to agricultural property relief, with a 20 per cent inheritance tax on farm businesses worth more than £1 million.
NFU Scotland president, Martin Kennedy, said: “Scotland’s farmers and crofters have once again demonstrated their key, but often unnoticed, role in rural communities by helping with the clear up operations following the devastating storm last Friday.
“Our decision to postpone events was welcomed and commended by emergency services.
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“These events, however, were planned as part of a UK-wide day of action to send yet another loud and clear message to Westminster that proposed inheritance tax changes would have a devastating impact on prime producers, threaten our family farms and national food security.
“It was great to see to see so many, well supported events take place in England, Wales and Northern Ireland go ahead as planned and this weekend Scotland’s farmers, crofters and supporters will have that opportunity too.
“I encourage all NFU Scotland members along with others involved with the farming sector to take part and raise awareness of how these taxations proposals would impact their businesses.
“Full details of where and when events will be happening will be posted on our website over the coming days once we have finalised and approved our plans with Police Scotland and other parties to ensure minimal disruption to the public.”