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NFU Scotland has welcomed the Scottish government’s new Public Procurement Taskforce, aimed at increasing the use of Scottish produce in schools, hospitals and other public institutions. ​Co-chaired by NFU Scotland…

ARABLE

FW Awards: Meet the 2026 Arable Adviser of the year finalists

This year’s finalists help clients farm sustainably and profitably through data-driven decisions, efficient inputs, and healthier soils and crops.  The finalists Joe Cluley, Indigro, Broadway, Worcestershire Steven Mears, Crop Management…

WEED MANAGEMENT

How new herbicide is helping tackle Italian ryegrass

Italian ryegrass is the key grassweed in parts of Kent and a new herbicide is helping farmers manage high levels and harvest crops which would otherwise be sprayed off. While…

POTATOES

GB Potatoes at four: What are the challenges and priorities?

Four years on since the establishment of GB Potatoes, the industry-led organisation is providing a voice for potato growers and ensuring the sector has representation at government level. “The demise…

PLOUGHING AND CULTIVATION

When should regenerative growers cultivate?

Minimal, or in many cases zero tillage, is a core, often non-negotiable tenet of regenerative farming practices. But growers shouldn’t be overly concerned about using occasional strategic cultivation, according to…

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LIVESTOCK

Bovine TB cases in Scotland are increasing, with 31 new herd breakdowns recorded in the year to March 2026. Although herd prevalence remains low, at just 0.1%, and Scotland has…

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TECHNOLOGY

Mouse trap-sized Meta Trak tracker fits to any machine

A mouse trap-sized wireless tracker that can be quickly moved between machines is the latest security gizmo from Middlesex-based Meta Trak. The Pulsar+ comes with a built-in battery that will…

4X4S

On test: Extra ground clearance a boon for KGM Musso pickup

Fourteen years after bringing its first double-cab pickup to the UK, KGM (formerly SsangYong) is still one of the underdogs. While Ford snaffles 44% of UK pickup sales, the South…

FORAGE WAGONS

Strautmann adds smaller models to Magnon forage wagon range

Professional spec, smaller sizes; that sums up the latest additions to Strautmann’s Magnon self-loading forage wagon range, which are half a metre shorter and 4cu m less capacious than their…

ATVS AND UTVS

Whanlong adds to electric UTV choice with six-seat S80D Crew

Estates needing a six-seat UTV and wanting to “go green” with electric propulsion now have that opportunity with the introduction of just such a combination from Whanlong Electric Vehicle, commonly…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

A conversation with Simon Latter, self-employed Agent of NFU Mutual. From cyber risks to management liability, the questions customers ask their insurance providers are changing. Across NFU Mutual’s UK-wide Agency…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Below, Kate Bell, partner, Albert Goodman farms and estates team, advises on the benefits and…

Transition section

FARM POLICY

Farmers in England will be able to apply for the second window of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 from 22 September, with an additional £50m available to support businesses hit…

Opinion

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…

Community

COMMUNITY

Members of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir have completed mental health training to help them support people struggling in farming communities. The choir completed the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s (Rabi) one-day course…

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’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

Harvest is done and dusted. I was anticipating another dismal and disappointing year, especially having seen posts on social media of so many with underwhelming yields. Happily though the oats…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

With not much rain for August in the forecast, we took the decision earlier in the month thatthe silage harvest campaign on our ground was over for 2026. The focus…

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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 319: Autumn drilling gamble and fert warning

In this episode, how much rain is enough to start drilling after one of the driest summers in recent memory? We look at autumn crop establishment as growers weigh up…

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,…

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