Cumbrian farmers join fresh rallies as government defends planned inheritance tax levy
The National Farmers Union says it intends to continuing campaign following a 'Day of Unity'
The government's reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers after thousands took part in a 'Day of Unity'.
A petition was handed in at Downing Street - and rallies held across the UK - to voice fresh concerns about a planned levy.
These farmers who attended an event in Kendal yesterday have told us it's a really difficult time right now.
"There are a lot of issues - there's a lot of pressure on farming at the moment," said one man.
Another farmer said farmers in Cumbria were feeling forgotten about.
"Cumbria is mainly made up of hill farmers, and there's a lack of support for hill farming at the moment."
"I work alongside my two brothers and mum and dad. The next generation is the last generation on our tenancy, which we're trying to maintain," said another man.
Other farmers we spoke to said a re-think by the government was urgently needed.
"Without farmers, where is food produced?," asked one woman.
Another said she worries about her children's future on the family farm.
"My children are set to be the fifth generation, but that's why I do it... because they are the future.
"It's not about me, it's about passing it on."
Another man said more financial support was needed to build resilience into farming.
"There has to be that investment and the money available to embrace new changes."
The government says the planned levy won't affect most farms and it's investing five billion pounds over the next two years.