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UK wheat prices have come under pressure from improving global supply prospects and hopes of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, although renewed Black Sea disruption has limited the downside. London…

ARABLE

Farmers reminded to declare autumn-sown seed area

Growers are being reminded to declare farm-saved seed sown between 1 May and 15 November 2026, which is essential for supporting continued investment in new crop varieties. The British Society…

HARVEST AND CROP STORAGE

Five tips on storing this year's heat-hit potatoes

This summer’s exceptionally hot and dry conditions could have some significant implications for stored potato crops, so growers are urged to remain vigilant and manage any issues promptly. Hutchinsons head…

SOILS

Why increasing soil microbes is key to regen cropping

Microbes are an integral part of soil life and they are essential to allow soil to perform all of its functions, including nutrient cycling, says an expert. Healthy soils should…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Why are seed-borne diseases such as bunt making a comeback?

Some rarely seen seed-borne diseases, such as bunt, are making a comeback, with significant yield consequences in affected fields, says an expert.  “You usually never hear of bunt being an…

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SLURRY AND MANURE MANAGEMENT

Scottish ministers have announced plans to tighten calving-interval requirements under the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme, with an implemented reduction from 410 to 400 days set to apply in 2028…

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TELEHANDLERS

JCB offers 'more affordable' 3CX Sitemaster backhoe loader

Farmers keen to handle their own ditch cleaning, water pipe installation, groundworks and similar operations are being offered a “more affordable” backhoe loader – a new Sitemaster version of the…

ATVS AND UTVS

Yamaha refines Kodiak ATV's electric power steering

A more refined electric power steering system features on the latest Yamaha Kodiak quad bikes. Instead of one consistent level of assistance for all situations, the new setup automatically varies…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Static Orkel starts packing maize bales

The Krone Big X 980 belonging to R&L Anthony Contracting is often parked up in early October. What differed this year is that it had already sawn through the maize…

CULTIVATORS

Imants expands 'spading' cultivator range with 6m model

Dutch cultivator maker Imants has expanded its range of “spading” rotary tillers with a 6m tractor-mounted version that folds for travel between yard and fields, and another designed to be…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Transition experts are urging farmers and growers to think again about the data they use to gauge the health of their businesses. In addition to the conventional performance measures they…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Andrew Morris, a partner in Thrings agriculture team, gives advice on how to bring in…

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Farmers Weekly Transition Farmer Matthew Williams is using a grain marketing consultancy to aid his grain sales decision, which has paid off this year with yields down after the hot…

Opinion

OPINION

As the nights darken, so too has the farming mood. The warm and dry summer is but a distant memory and winter is looming. I’ll be honest – I’m struggling…

Community

YOUNG FARMERS

I’ve just returned from the Harvest Festival service of the youngest of my numerous daughters at the village church. It’s her final year in primary school so I made a…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens as…

OPINION

When new prime minister Andy Burnham visited Cornwall on 15 August to see how farms were coping in the middle of the drought, he revealed £65m of Defra’s existing funds…

WILL'S WORLD

I’ve just returned from the Harvest Festival service of the youngest of my numerous daughters at the village church. It’s her final year in primary school so I made a…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

This autumn continues to be chilled. Not in a nippy way, but in a non-stressed way. We’ve been able to approach autumn sowing in an almost lackadaisical manner, with sunshine…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

We have been playing hunt-the-grass this month, largely unsuccessfully. The false hope of a little rain at the start of September was dashed with high temperatures and more wind. The…

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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 328: Autumn Budget - hit or miss for farming?

Has the government missed another opportunity to support British farming? In this special edition of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, we examine Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget and ask what it…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 327: Farm tax breaks ahead of Budget

Farm leaders are calling for an urgent rethink of inheritance tax and investment allowances ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October. With farm investment stalling and confidence at a…

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