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Northern Ireland cattle keepers will be able to use electronic identification (EID) tags for newborn calves from 7 September. The technology is being introduced voluntarily, allowing farmers to replace one…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Grower trial aims to unlock food-grade millet production

A crop of millet stood like a green oasis in the middle of the parched Kent landscape in mid-August this year at Nonington Farms, seven miles outside Canterbury. Grower Emma…

SUGAR BEET

Beet growers advised to focus on pests as rain arrives

Sugar beet growers are being advised to remain vigilant for pests and diseases after the first rainfall for several months, in a year when light land yields are expected to…

ARABLE

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Arable Adviser of the year finalists

This year’s finalists help clients farm sustainably and profitably through data-driven decisions, efficient inputs, and healthier soils and crops.  The finalists Joe Cluley, Indigro, Broadway, Worcestershire Steven Mears, Crop Management…

WEED MANAGEMENT

How new herbicide is helping tackle Italian ryegrass

Italian ryegrass is the key grassweed in parts of Kent and a new herbicide is helping farmers manage high levels and harvest crops which would otherwise be sprayed off. While…

Livestock

 

LIVESTOCK

Keeping calf and heifer rearing costs on a separate spreadsheet can highlight areas to cut waste and improve efficiency, while also monitoring to see if growth targets are being met.…

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BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Harvest Assist app records bale weight, moisture and location

Baling contractors and operators keen to learn more about the efficiency of their operations can gather a whole load of potentially useful data by using the latest version of Pottinger’s…

CEREAL DRILLS

Home-made toolbar drill adds versatility to fleet

Whether conditions are wet, dry or Goldilocks-perfect, Warwickshire farmer and contractor Lawrence Trivett has a drill to fit the bill. Stung by several soggy autumns in succession, he has been…

TOOLS

Stihl PS 2000 power pack runs tools and chargers on the go

Stihl has added to its range of portable power packs with a model that provides 2,000Wh of capacity for running tools and charging batteries. The PS 2000 joins the higher-powered…

TECHNOLOGY

Mouse trap-sized Meta Trak tracker fits to any machine

A mouse trap-sized wireless tracker that can be quickly moved between machines is the latest security gizmo from Middlesex-based Meta Trak. The Pulsar+ comes with a built-in battery that will…

BUSINESS

When cybercriminals targeted Marks & Spencer earlier this year, the disruption quickly spread. Deliveries stalled, leaving some smaller suppliers struggling with production and cashflow, while products disappeared from shelves. It…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Below, Kate Bell, partner, Albert Goodman farms and estates team, advises on the benefits and…

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CROP MANAGEMENT

Minimal, or in many cases zero tillage, is a core, often non-negotiable tenet of regenerative farming practices. But growers shouldn’t be overly concerned about using occasional strategic cultivation, according to…

Opinion

OPINION

Confident that this summer was destined to be wetter than a service station toilet seat, in the spring I ordered our first proper grain dryer. Second-hand of course, and it…

Community

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

The competition has been as scorching as the weather this year, and our 35 finalists guarantee that the ultimate showdown will be just as hotly contested as the qualifiers. We…

Week in focus

NEWS

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

OPINION

The runners are already assembling on the starting line of what is set to be this month’s biggest race in England. Not Doncaster Racecourse’s 250th St Leger Stakes, but the…

WILL'S WORLD

I’ve just spent a few days away with my best mates from the old Harper Adams days. We decided to end the summer with a 15-mile walk along a section…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

This month I have had an adventure, a trip back home of sorts and down memory lane. I grew up on a dairy farm in South Auckland, and when I…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Rain is still nowhere to be seen. We’ve had barely a drop since mid-June, and the second-cut aftermaths haven’t come back at all. The forecast doesn’t show much hope for…

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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 319: Autumn drilling gamble and fert warning

In this episode, how much rain is enough to start drilling after one of the driest summers in recent memory? We look at autumn crop establishment as growers weigh up…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 318: Drought crisis loans

Could government-backed crisis loans help cash-strapped farmers recover from drought and keep Britain producing food? This week, we examine industry proposals for a Keep Britain Growing Loan – an interest-free,…

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