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French farmers are set to launch a wave of nationwide protests over the potential impact of the Mercosur trade deal on their agricultural industry, which could last several weeks. Represented…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Bean drilling and propyzamide sprays in OSR

Winter bean drilling is progressing well, especially in the South West where conditions are ideal with good seed-beds.  The arrival of cooler weather this week means the time is approaching…

POTATOES

AHDB to release ÂŁ1.4m residual potato funds for research

Almost £1.4m is being released from the £1.8m reserves of potato levy money still held by the AHDB following the winding down of its activities in the potato sector, to…

ARABLE

What the Budget means for new Arable Insights farmer panel

As farmers head to Westminster to protest at Budget measures affecting their businesses, including the unwelcome changes to inheritance tax, we look at the practical implications of the new regime…

PULSES

Getting the most from intercropping: Your questions answered

Intercropping is becoming a popular option for arable farmers looking to reduce chemical inputs and enhance yields. Particularly as the Sustainable Farming Incentive pays £55/ha for companion cropping. Despite its…

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MEDICINES

To farmers who are unfamiliar with winter grazing fodder crops, kale and fodder beet can appear to provide very similar feeds. In fact, there are many points of difference, from…

TRACTORS

ÂŁ50k Sabanto Steward kit gets Fendt 700 working autonomously

Long, lonely hours spent cultivating, drilling and mowing could be a thing of the past with the advent of a plug-in kit that can get any autosteer-ready tractor operating autonomously.…

101-200HP

New-look 95-145hp 5M tractors replace Massey’s ageing 5700s

Massey Ferguson has revamped its M-series tractor line-up, adding a broader spread of models that now top out at 145hp. This is up from the 135hp apex of the outgoing…

FARM MAINTENANCE

What to look for when buying a farmyard CCTV system

As the nights grow longer, darker and danker, so does the window of opportunity for unscrupulous ne’er-do-wells to pilfer from farmyards. Sadly, there’s no single answer to keeping undesirables out,…

TRACTORS

Bluewhite driverless retrofit transforms sub-100hp tractors

An Israeli-American start-up has developed a retrofit kit that allows small tractors to work entirely autonomously, principally for spraying permanent crops such as vines and orchards. Given Bluewhite's focus is…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Store lambs ÂŁ15 dearer as ear tag sales drop 4.7%

Recent surges in the store lamb trade are more of a nod to national flock contraction than bullish buyer confidence. This is according to auctioneers, who say an 11.2% drop…

TAX

IHT will make half of farms unviable, finds new survey

New research shows that half of farmers surveyed believe their farms will become unviable due to the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) relief announced in the Budget.  Others are considering…

BUSINESS

560p/kg Aberdeen Angus price means contracts need scrutiny

Phenomenal finished beef prices have put farmers in a favourable position when marketing their cattle and negotiating integrated supply contracts. Farmers Weekly has heard that large loads of Aberdeen Angus…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Clock ticking on Defra farming resilience fund

Farmers are being reminded to take advantage of the Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF), a Defra initiative designed to help them navigate the changes brought by England’s agricultural transition. As…

BUSINESS

Farming apprentice wins case against JCB dealer

A father’s determination to protect his son’s employment rights has led to a court victory that could lead to tighter controls over apprenticeship contracts, particularly in the agricultural sector. Mario…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Private nature funding opportunities for farmers

Private investment funds have repeatedly claimed that billions of pounds are available to be invested in nature. However, so far, little has actually found its way into farmers’ pockets. One…

LAND MARKETS

Midlands farms offer privacy and versatility

Two family farms, one an arable holding and the other down to grass, are looking for new owners as they launch this week, both offering privacy. Hill Farm, a 338-acre…

BUSINESS

How CLA figures dismiss government position on family farm IHT

Lobbying against the proposed cut to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) is intensifying. Analysis by the Country Land Association (CLA) demonstrates the severe challenge that the…

COMPLIANCE

Will vet assurance shake up third-party audits?

For decades, third-party assurance schemes like Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured have been central to delivering consumer trust in food quality and safety. Established in the wake of significant animal…

Transition section

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Defra has scrapped the expression of interest (EOI) requirement for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, meaning farmers in England can now apply directly online for the expanded 2024 SFI…

Opinion

OPINION

I’d not sat and watched a Budget before, and won’t be making that mistake again. I’d liken it to the world’s most boring horror film. I knew exactly what was…

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COMMUNITY

It’s a miracle I brought them all back home with me. First there was the policeman at the airport who checked our passports. His tailored uniform was designed to show…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for great Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your latest market data, and its another week…

OPINION

Any farmer who has been victim to flooding, fire, a disease outbreak or other calamity will know what it is like to see the work of 12 months or more…

WILL'S WORLD

It’s a miracle I brought them all back home with me. First there was the policeman at the airport who checked our passports. His tailored uniform was designed to show…

Arable Farmer Focus

ARABLE

Over the weekend our farm shop and tearoom closed its doors. Several reasons led to the decision, but a big reason is we need to get a balance back to…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Early November saw the last of the land work finished, with the last 5ha (12 acres) of wheat drilled on 3 November. The rest of the maize came off early…

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FARM POLICY

Video: Farmers have their say on Budget plans in mass rally

Farmers Weekly reporters were on the ground at the farming rally in Westminster on Tuesday 19 November 2024 and spoke to protesting farmers, and their supporters, about their concerns over…

CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Stem students get a taste of careers in agriculture

Farmers Weekly showcased agricultural careers to some 26,000 people from non-farming backgrounds at New Scientist Live last week, with the help of its partners. Among the visitors to the event…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 231: London 'farm tax' protest special

Thousands of farmers gather in London to lobby MPs and protest against changes to inheritance tax rules. From April 2026, agricultural assets worth more than £1m will be liable for…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 230: Clarkson to join London farm tax protest

In this episode, Jeremy Clarkson is set to join thousands of farmers protesting against the government’s decision to impose inheritance tax on farmland. The TV celebrity and star of Clarkson’s…

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