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A father and son who died after falling into a slurry tank at a farm in Cheshire have been named as Alan Ford, 72, and his son Rick Ford, 42.…

POTATOES

How GB Potatoes gives potato industry the voice it needs

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…

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…

Livestock

 

YOUNGSTOCK MANAGEMENT

Bawling from a group of cattle is a sound that can strike fear into a farmer, signalling a herd on the loose or thirsty animals. Add this summer’s record temperatures…

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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…

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…

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, Oxford-based Lucinda Brooks, a partner in Carter Jonas, advises on energy efficiency installation questions…

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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…

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YOUNG FARMERS

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…

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

This harvest has been the ultimate giver of false hope. Crops looked full of potential, but high temperatures and a lack of rain, resulted in poor yields. I always try…

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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