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PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Farmers could see fewer overhead power lines crossing their land under Welsh government proposals to make underground cables the default requirement for new electricity infrastructure. A consultation, launched on Friday…

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…

ARABLE

Why sap-feeding planthoppers are a threat to UK arable farms

Crop diseases spread by sap-feeding insects known as planthoppers are a growing threat to UK arable systems. These pests can spread bacterial plant diseases and are already affecting crops across…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Beet yields down and leafhoppers in the West

The dry autumn comes to an end with a number of storms. Fortunately, the majority of wheat drilling has been completed although emergence has been very patchy. This patchy emergence…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Why climate change adds to septoria threat in wheat

The latest UK climate report from the Met Office points to warmer, wetter weather, which experts say are the ideal conditions for the number-one disease of wheat. Patrick Stephenson, Niab…

Livestock

 

SLURRY AND MANURE MANAGEMENT

Maize growers whose crops suffered this year in the heatwaves and prolonged drought are advised to prepare for these extreme conditions again in 2027, as predicted by the Met Office.…

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4X4S

First impressions: Isuzu D-Max gets torquier 2.2-litre engine

In an unsurprising turn of events, a root-and-branch review of Isuzu’s diesel D-Max pickup concluded that there is, indeed, no replacement for displacement. Having surrendered 25% of its cylinder space…

CEREAL DRILLS

Kuhn gets into direct drilling with trailed 6m and 8m Apex

Direct drilling enthusiasts have another seeder option to consider with the introduction of Kuhn’s Apex single-disc design. The newcomer will initially be available in 6m and 8m trailed configurations featuring…

CULTIVATORS

Organic farm ditches its plough to improve weed control

Almost a decade after starting the conversion to organic production, Trucketts Hall Farm in Suffolk has begun overhauling its crop establishment system. Marianne and Luke Ashmore, who run the 350ha…

TELEHANDLERS

Relaunched tracked JCB Teleskid outlifts wheeled equivalent

After a brief period off the UK market, the tracked version of JCB’s Teleskid loader is back on sale via JCB Agriculture dealers with the latest in-cab instruments and an…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Managing cash to keep things going is a challenge for many farm businesses, but there are things that can be reviewed to improve matters without borrowing more, says Mark Chatterton,…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Carter Jonas associate Will Hunt of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions department, gives advice…

Transition section

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Whether it’s a different direction, a new business arrangement or a shift in focus, farms across the country are making changes to the way that they are structured and run.…

Opinion

OPINION

"Bulldozing the moat" is a favourite corporate phrase for when an insurgent company or technology takes on an established company’s competitive advantage. While most boardroom jargon makes my teeth clench,…

Community

COMMUNITY

Last year reminded us why we grow oilseed rape. Autumn establishment was a dream, flea beetle pressure was low and the yield delivered a healthy gross margin. Fast forward 12…

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

"Bulldozing the moat" is a favourite corporate phrase for when an insurgent company or technology takes on an established company’s competitive advantage. While most boardroom jargon makes my teeth clench,…

WILL'S WORLD

With apologies to Baz Luhrmann and his 1996 song, "Wear Sunscreen", some advice for new ag students. Ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2026, wear hi-vis. If I could…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

At the time of writing, we have just 11ha of wheat left to drill for a neighbour, following potatoes. Our own drilling campaign came to an end on 28 September,…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

On a recent train journey to Birmingham, the whole countryside looked picture perfect: good grass covers in fields, cattle and sheep grazing, fields harvested and being drilled. To the urban…

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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 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…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 326: Red diesel prices and AI

Soaring diesel prices are putting fresh pressure on farm businesses – and the outlook suggests volatility could continue well into 2027. In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, we…

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