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COMPLIANCE

Welsh farmers are calling for greater flexibility in environmental scheme rules as drought leaves soils too dry to establish crops and meet habitat requirements. The Welsh government has reported an…

ARABLE

Five ways to get your farm ready for SFI window 2

With window 2 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) opening in September 2026, farmers and land managers are advised to be ready for a competitive application period. With £180m allocated,…

HARVEST

Rain delays early end to Northern Ireland and Scottish harvest

Average yields and weather windows are the main topics of conversations with farmers this week. As the wet weather presses pause, we spoke to growers around the country who are…

HARVEST

Scottish harvest on course for early finish despite rain

Despite the more unsettled weather seen in recent days, Scottish growers are on course for one of the earliest finishes to harvest, according to the latest AHDB progress report. While…

ESTABLISHMENT

Later-drilled oilseed rape requires tailored agronomy

Oilseed rape growers opting for a later drill date following the dry summer may need to adjust agronomy to compensate for the shortened growing period ahead of winter. “If drilling…

Livestock

 

LIVESTOCK

Improving flock performance while maintaining breed traits that best match a ewe to its environment and farm system can be a tricky balance. But a range of strategies is helping…

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ATVS AND UTVS

Yamaha to drop out of UTV market in Europe

Yamaha is to phase out its seldom-seen Viking and Wolverine RMax side-by-side vehicles in Europe by the end of next year. The Japanese maker cites “shifting European regulatory landscapes, restricted…

TRACTORS

Claas launches refreshed 145-180hp Arion 5 tractors

Claas has revamped its middleweight Arion tractors with a nose-job and a bunch of driver-friendly features. Following hot on the heels of the company’s revised Axion 8 launch, this latest…

TECHNOLOGY

Retrofit 'human recognition' system improves yard safety

Farms and contracting businesses operating in yards crawling with staff and machines could benefit from a new retrofit system that alerts drivers to the presence of people. The AI HFR…

MACHINERY

Contractor Comment: Wearing metal shortage concerns Brewster

Wet ‘n’ dry. Very dry. Brewster Farms’ late spring and summer experience will be familiar to that of many UK farmers. “For us, 2026 has definitely been a tale of…

BUSINESS

The owners or occupiers of land have a duty to prevent trees from becoming a danger. The additional stress that this summer’s hot weather is putting on some species, alongside…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Harriet Neusinger a partner in Thrings’ succession and tax team, advises on how a…

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ARABLE

Farmers whose farm assurance schemes opt to join Wales’ Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) arrangements will not have to complete separate animal health improvement cycle (Ahic) measure and plan requirements for…

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COMMUNITY

More farmers are turning to mentors to help tackle difficult business decisions, from succession and diversification to staff management and finding direction amid rapid change. Helen Wyman, founder of the…

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NEWS

Welcome back to 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 PDF), with feed…

OPINION

It is the plot of a thousand Hollywood movies – the grizzled, old veteran being dragged back into action long after they are past their best to do one more…

WILL'S WORLD

Did everyone get the government emergency alert on their phones last week? At the time I was coaching a rugby training session with my under-14s girls, who need very little…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

With yet another dry harvest over, can we go another year? We are always the optimists as farmers, but without water what can we grow? We can look at changing…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

August is the time of year when farming in Ayrshire becomes less about careful planning and more about staring at weather apps until one eventually tells you what you want…

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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 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,…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 317: Defra unveils ÂŁ65m drought package

In this episode, Defra unveils a £65m package to help drought-hit farmers – we examine how it could help your farm business. We also look at whether growers should start…

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