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FARM POLICY

The NFU is ramping up its opposition to the government’s proposed ‘family farm tax’, with high-profile events planned for February and March. At a meeting on Tuesday 28 January, the…

PULSES

Is there still a place for pulse crops on UK arable farms?

As the decarbonisation of farming gathers pace and greater scrutiny is given to sustainable supply chains, it’s never been easier to make a compelling case for growing peas and beans.…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Delays to CS Mid Tier payment deepen cashflow crisis

Cash-strapped farmers in England who are still awaiting their Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier payments are being urged by Rural Payment Agency officials to contact the Farming Community Network charity for…

SOILS

Why managing winter rainfall on arable land matters

For Kent farm manager and AHDB Kent Monitor Farm host Tom Reynolds, managing water has become much more challenging in recent years. The amount of winter rainfall is higher than…

CROP MANAGEMENT

YEN Awards: Round-up of this year's highest-yielding farms

This year’s Yield Enhancement Network Awards focused on enhancing crop nutrition, and saw new pulse categories added to the competition. See also: How growers can build resilience on arable farms…

Livestock

 

LIVESTOCK

On a “pathway to climate positive farming”, Yeo Valley’s 800ha (1,977-acre) organic farming business has cut dairy cow numbers from 420 to be able to finish its dairy beef cattle…

DIET FEEDERS

Topcon targets more accurate feed records with TMR Flex Pro

Dairy and beef producers wanting to upgrade their cattle feeding management with digital technology can retrofit a new Topcon data system to an existing mixer-feeder. It is compatible with current…

MACHINERY

Yorkshire Ag Machinery Show to return on 5 February

The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show will return to the York Auction Centre, Murton, York, on Wednesday 5 February. Up to 15,000 punters are expected to pile through the gates for…

SPRAYERS

Soil Essentials' Skai spot-sprayer cuts chemical use

Aware of the dearth of options for tackling pernicious grassland weeds without clobbering clover, Charlie Murray went in search of a solution. The core of his Clyde Agriculture business, which…

SPRAYING AND SPREADING

How a Berkshire contractor geared up for drone spraying

If you’ve had a go with a small consumer-type drone, it’s easy to understand why enthusiasts like Bracknell-based Steve Frost get hooked. They are relatively cheap, can capture great visuals…

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Sales of farmland were up by almost a quarter in the south-east of England in 2024, with a significant number of off-market deals. There seems to be no real trend…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Joe Spencer, a partner at accountant MHA, advises on succession issues aimed…

Transition section

SOILS

Although there are opportunities in the Transition process, the requirement to produce food while carrying out work to improve biodiversity, cut pollution and reduce the impact of climate change is…

Opinion

OPINION

A farm assurance audit is like going to the dentist. Even if you’ve got the best possible practitioner, interacting with them is still an experience to be endured, rather than…

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BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

Although there are opportunities in the Transition process, the requirement to produce food while carrying out work to improve biodiversity, cut pollution and reduce the impact of climate change is…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to This Week in Farming, the best place to check you’re up to date on the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your…

OPINION

A farm assurance audit is like going to the dentist. Even if you’ve got the best possible practitioner, interacting with them is still an experience to be endured, rather than…

WILL'S WORLD

I love a good farming conference. I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, and critics will say they’re often full of self-important people generating nothing but hot air. I…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

A few years ago, when our local drainage board was amalgamated “for efficiency”, they decided they had too many ditches on their books, so simply crossed a few off their…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

I have learned a lot, again, in the past year. First, a twin to a Schmallenberg lamb is a runt, will hang around forever and come to nothing – even…

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Farmers take tractors to supermarkets in IHT protest

Hundreds of frustrated British farmers are taking their tractors to supermarket car parks across the country today (Friday 17 January) in a bold display of frustration over government policies they…

FARM POLICY

Video: Oxford protesters stand up against IHT policies

Protesters sent a clear message to Defra secretary Steve Reed as he gave a speech to farmers today at the Oxford Farming Conference. As Mr Reed outlined his long-term vision…

NEWS

FW Ep 239: Can Pulse Pioneers save the planet?

In this episode, we look at how a group of 'Pulse Pioneers' are sowing the seeds for a revival of Britain's pea and bean crops. Pulse crops have many benefits.…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 238: Lamma farm machinery show special

In this episode, we discover how machinery manufacturers are making it easier for farmers to get their hands on the latest kit and technology. We visit the 2025 LAMMA farm…

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