Ms. Smith is concerned about the challenges faced by family farms in South West Devon, noting that the average farm size in Devon is 16% smaller than the south-west and 34% smaller than across the country, leading to tighter profit margins. She highlights issues related to agricultural property relief and capital grants programs, which are crucial for ageing parents who expect to pass down their farms to the next generation but now face uncertainties. She also mentions specific challenges in upland farming on Dartmoor, including concerns about land designated as moorland permanent grassland pasture that falls through funding gaps, and requests for flexibility on stocking rates.