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Major disruption to fertiliser supplies from the Middle East has led to prices surging throughout the spring and becoming unaffordable for many farm businesses. Global nitrogen demand is forecast to…

PLOUGHING AND CULTIVATION

Farmer-led trial reveals effect of cultivations on bird life

A trial assessing different cultivation practices on the presence of farmland bird species has revealed striking evidence how regenerative agriculture can influence bird communities. Acoustic monitoring technology at Oli Harris’…

CROP MANAGEMENT

How tech approach lifted ‘field of the future’ margins 26%

A change in approach at Revesby Estate in Lincolnshire saw the “field of the future” deliver a 26% higher gross margin than the farm standard at harvest 2025, in a…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Biostimulant and bioherbicide tech targets yield gains

A biostimulant that can boost yields by up to 20% and a bioherbicide with insulin-like properties that fools plants into shutting down are two high-tech solutions being developed for arable…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Key benefits of new maize fungicide for growers

Maize growers have a new-generation azole fungicide option for managing foliar disease at the critical stem extension to flowering stage. While mefentrifluconazole is already familiar to cereal growers, the active…

Livestock

 

DAIRY

Feeding ewes through last summer’s drought cost Tom Bird, Farmers Weekly‘s 2025 Sheep Farmer of the Year, a lot of money. But there are no regrets: scanning rate averaged 210%,…

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FORAGERS

The perks and pitfalls of owning ageing foragers

The prospect of entering a silage campaign armed with an ageing, out-of-warranty forager would leave the nerves of many agricultural contractors in tatters. But for Will Bright of Devon-based WM…

TOOLS

Makita cranks up the power of its cordless combi drill

There’s a new flagship combi drill in the Makita portfolio, capable of putting out a mammoth 180Nm. The HP003GZ01 is designed to run one of the firm’s 40V Max XGT…

ROOT CROP HARVESTERS

Grimme adds MultiSep option to potato receiving hopper

A comprehensive potato store intake and cleaning setup from Grimme brings together the manufacturer’s RH 24 receiving hopper and MultiSep roller cleaning unit, the latter previously available on trailed and…

MOWERS

Pottinger automates Novacat Collect swath placement

Tractor drivers who get confused with their left and right have salvation at hand with the automated swath placement system available for Pottinger’s Novacat V butterfly mowers equipped with Collect…

BUSINESS

Biodiversity net gain became a requirement of the planning system early in 2024 and the market should see significant growth when large projects are included from next month. The market…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, financial or management question, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Richie Rees, legal director in Thrings’ agricultural litigation team, outlines what's involved in granting…

Transition section

BUSINESS

Like many other UK dairy businesses, Steve and Carolyn Cope’s Bawhill Farm in Shropshire relied on a steady flow of Eastern European workers to milk the cows. But Brexit rules…

Opinion

OPINION

Most of us are familiar with Del Boy’s “no money back, no guarantee” mantra, but don’t you feel like that’s where we’re at? The march of capitalism in farming over…

Community

YOUNG FARMERS

If Doc Brown from Back to the Future suddenly screeched to a halt in your yard, and offered to take you back in time, where would you go? The caveat…

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. First, here are your markets (opens as PDF), and…

OPINION

I’m sure the outbreak of significant fuel protests in Ireland has prompted many people to ask if – and when – tractor-led direct action should be taking place on this…

WILL'S WORLD

If Doc Brown from Back to the Future suddenly screeched to a halt in your yard, and offered to take you back in time, where would you go? The caveat…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Potato planting has begun, and I’ve been reflecting on what has worked well over past years. It’s tricky, as we have about 25 weeks from planting to harvest. It’s always…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

I’m writing this article on my phone in the lambing shed, waiting for a ewe to deliver her second lamb. I prefer to let ewes lamb naturally with minimal intervention,…

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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

Video: Farmers block Tesco and Asda depots in prices row

Farmers blocked access to major supermarket distribution centres in Oxfordshire and Leicestershire as part of escalating protests over food imports, supermarket pricing and government agricultural policy.  Tractors and vehicles were…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 300: Legal challenge over Traveller site

In this episode, Travellers set up an unauthorised encampment in Hertfordshire, and new planning rules face their biggest test yet. The situation has big implications for growers and livestock producers…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 299: Help on new inheritance tax rules

In this episode, farm charities offer a listening ear as inheritance tax rules come into effect – leaving farming families facing a hefty bill following the death of a loved…

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