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Farmers and other red diesel users have been offered some respite from the relentless hike in operating costs, with news that their fuel duty is to be cut by more…

CROP SELECTION

High fertiliser costs: Two cheaper crop options for 2027

With soaring fertiliser prices, lacklustre commodity prices and rising pest and disease pressures, experts have highlighted two alternative crops for this autumn, that are much cheaper to grow than wheat…

ARABLE

3 regen farmers to share expertise at Cereals event

Farmers will be sharing their knowledge and expertise on Base-UK’s regenerative agriculture stage at this year’s Cereals Event, as they discuss ways that rural businesses can grow without government support.…

ARABLE

Glyphosate curbs could threaten regen farming, report warns

A new report launched in Parliament has warned that restricting glyphosate use could increase production costs, reduce yields and undermine environmental gains made through conservation and regenerative agriculture. The report…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Variable spring barleys and weeds in potatoes

This week, our agronomists discuss the variability of spring barley crops, with some having patchy emergence and are struggling. And in Scotland, potato planting is nearing completion and the focus…

Livestock

 

SHEEP

Sexed semen has reduced the heifer or bull lottery from inseminating with a conventional straw. But its higher cost means it makes economic sense to be extra diligent with cow…

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GRASSLAND AND MAIZE EQUIPMENT

Ballyheather's Tyreshift flicks sidewalls onto clamps

Farm Inventions Competition regular Albert O’Neil has been doing a roaring trade with his Tyreshift 350, which takes the legwork out of loading tyres and sidewalls onto clamps. The nifty…

TRACTORS

Updated Claas Xerion 12 capable of semi-autonomous driving

A clutch of powertrain and digital technology upgrades are being released for the biggest tractors in the Claas range, including autonomous working – albeit with an operator in the driving…

MACHINERY

Claas invests in balers; Oxbo shifts merger production to UK

Production of big round and square balers has been given a €3.3m (£2.8m) boost at the Claas factory in Metz-Woippy, north-eastern France. Two new assembly lines are now in operation,…

SPRAYERS

Deere closes Mazzotti self-propelled sprayer operation

John Deere’s self-propelled sprayer offering is set to narrow, after it announced the closure and liquidation of Mazzotti. The company, based at Ravenna in north-eastern Italy, was purchased by Deere…

BUSINESS

Knowing what to do in the face of a serious injury helps prevent many deaths from trauma before a casualty reaches hospital. The repercussions of an injury at any level…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Kate Bell, of Albert Goodman chartered accountants, advises on the tax implications of four business scenarios…

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Potentially high vet costs and lack of clarity on the actual requirements risk undermining farmer confidence in the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) as the application deadline approaches, the Farmers’ Union…

Opinion

OPINION

My crofting neighbour heard his first cuckoo of the year on 6 April, the same day I heard my first skylark. The pastures are filled with wildflowers, the sun’s shining…

Community

COMMUNITY

Farmer-based singing sensation the Hawkstone Farmers Choir is set to return to the nation’s TV screens this weekend (Saturday 23 May), as the live semi-finals of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your regular round-up of the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First things first, here are your…

OPINION

News of this week discussions between the Treasury and retailers over voluntary price caps on key groceries is another dispiriting insight into the lack of serious attention food policy is…

WILL'S WORLD

It’s sad when your cultural references become outdated, and I’m well in the midst of being left behind. If I mention a TV programme or musician from my youth, let…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

It rained today. Twice. I feel very fortunate as I hadn’t long finished rolling in the SFI plots and everything needs a drink. Three weeks ago the oats had the…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

We desperately need some rain here. Luckily, we had a shower the other day, but it wasn’t enough and we could definitely do with some more. The grass isn’t really…

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NEWS

Clarkson's Farm Season 5 official trailer drops

Amazon has released the official trailer for Clarkson’s Farm 5, with the latest instalment promising high-tech machinery, mounting financial pressure and one of the darkest seasons yet for Diddly Squat…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Sheep farmer shares breast cancer survival story

A Ceredigion sheep farmer is sharing her breast cancer experience ahead of World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4 February to encourage rural communities to recognise symptoms and seek medical advice…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 304: Fuel and fertiliser fears deepen

Fuel shortages triggered by the Iran conflict could leave crops rotting in fields this harvest unless food production is prioritised. We hear from CAAV adviser Jeremy Moody, who warns that…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 303: Pre-harvest glyphosate ban - would it work?

Food and environmental farming campaigners are calling for an end to glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent, citing concerns over pesticide residues in food and potential health risks. We look…

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