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The National Trust has unveiled a new 10-year strategy, marking a significant shift towards prioritising nature-friendly farming and food production in its conservation efforts. The plans, announced on Friday 10…

NUTRITION AND FERTILISER

Hi-tech system measures crop nitrogen from space

An innovative system that uses cutting-edge satellite imaging to precisely measure crop nitrogen could be a game changer for fertiliser planning on farms after promising results in 2024 trials. The…

WEED MANAGEMENT

First case of glyphosate resistance confirmed on UK farm

Growers using glyphosate to clean stubbles ahead of direct drilling spring crops are urged to remain vigilant this spring, following confirmation of the first case of glyphosate resistance on a…

ARABLE

World’s first carbon insetting programme established

The world’s first global carbon insetting programme, designed specifically to monetise environmental efforts within the agri-business supply chain, has been launched. International regenerative agriculture certifier Regenagri established the platform with…

SOILS

How composting is helping organic transition on Norfolk farm

Making and using compost to improve soil health has become a central part of the route Ken Hill Farm & Estate, near Snettisham in west Norfolk, is taking to transition…

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FOOT AND MOUTH

The role of dairy beef cattle in regenerative farming systems, and obstacles challenging the progress of UK dairy genetics, are among the topics under discussion at the upcoming 2025 British…

WORKSHOP SKILLS

Win up to ÂŁ500 for your farm machinery invention

Time is running out to enter Farmers Weekly’s annual Farm Inventions Competition and be in with a chance of bagging a share of the £2,550 prize pot. As ever, we’re…

100HP

European farms targeted with dairy-spec electric tractor

A US pioneer of battery-electric tractor propulsion and driverless operation is preparing to launch in Europe by establishing a Belgium-based subsidiary. Monarch Tractor’s MK-V large compact is not the prettiest…

TOOLS

Handy tools and equipment to ease farm fencing jobs

A rich bounty of tools and equipment awaits those keen to ease the process of erecting agricultural fencing. Here are some of the options. See also: How to make fence posts…

TELEHANDLERS

Case IH adds 5.9m/2.6t Farmlift 626 to its telehandler range

Despite some on-paper similarities, such as the 74hp engine output, single-speed hydrostatic drive, and 80-litre/min gear pump output, the Case IH Farmlift 626 is an all-new replacement for the 526…

BUSINESS

The 2025 deadline set by several retailers in 2016 to allow for a comprehensive transition to cage-free egg production is fast approaching, but significant uncertainty remains as to whether this…

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…

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FARM POLICY

A new funding scheme that will reward farmers for reducing emissions while giving them control over how those reductions are achieved has been developed by the Soil Association Exchange. Exchange…

Opinion

OPINION

Defra secretary Steve Reed clearly spent Christmas pondering a new defence to farming’s outcry over Labour’s changes to inheritance tax. Perhaps it was after a festive game of Buckaroo when…

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COMMUNITY

Of all of us, who do you think had the best Christmas? The writers of Gavin & Stacey, perhaps, after 12.5 million viewers eagerly tuned in to see Barry's and…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. Before we get started, here’s your first proper set…

OPINION

Defra secretary Steve Reed clearly spent Christmas pondering a new defence to farming’s outcry over Labour’s changes to inheritance tax. Perhaps it was after a festive game of Buckaroo when…

WILL'S WORLD

Of all of us, who do you think had the best Christmas? The writers of Gavin & Stacey, perhaps, after 12.5 million viewers eagerly tuned in to see Barry's and…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Finally, 2024 has crept towards its end. It’s not often that I wish time away, in fact I make a concerted effort not to as I never seem to have…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

I hope everyone is well. Another year has drawn to a close and, as ever, it has been full of ups and downs. We have seen the highs of acquiring…

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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…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 & Counting - Robert Scaling, North Yorkshire

Cliff Farm, just outside Pickering, North Yorkshire, was bought by my great-great granddad in 1908 and we’ve been here ever since. We are currently at around 160 acres owned with…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 236: Defra's big plan for farming

In this episode, UK environment secretary Steve Reed pledges a better future for Britain's farmers. Is it a New Deal? Or is it a raw deal? Mr Reed's speech to…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 235: Profitable food production in 2025

In this episode, we look at the prospects for farming in 2025 and discuss the opportunities for growers and livestock producers. We examine the outlook for profitable UK food production,…

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