UK farmer James Mills left agriculture for a career in politics, working in Parliament, the NFU, and Brussels. But with Brexit looming, he returned to the family farm—an emotional homecoming. When a proposed inheritance tax threatened farms, James rallied 40,000 farmers in a peaceful protest at Westminster. Joining the Global Farmer Network in 2025, his story reflects the power of choice, legacy, and farmer-led advocacy as the GFN celebrates 25 years.
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Walking Back Up the Drive: James Mills on Choosing the Farm, Protest, and Legacy
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About James Mills
GFN Contributor
James Mills writes for the Global Farmer Network — a worldwide collective of 2,150+ farmer leaders across 72 countries amplifying farmer voices on agricultural policy, trade, technology, and food security.


