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Thousands of frustrated farmers from across the UK are gathering in London for a mass rally to protest the government’ s controversial plans to introduce a 20% inheritance tax on…

ARABLE

Soil health solutions key to reducing fertiliser emissions

Incorporating soil conditioners and biostimulants into farm agronomy programmes could play a role in helping cut on-farm emissions. Soil enhancing solutions can support soil health and nutrient efficiency and in…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Bean drilling and propyzamide sprays in OSR

Winter bean drilling is progressing well, especially in the South West where conditions are ideal with good seed-beds.  The arrival of cooler weather this week means the time is approaching…

POTATOES

AHDB to release ÂŁ1.4m residual potato funds for research

Almost £1.4m is being released from the £1.8m reserves of potato levy money still held by the AHDB following the winding down of its activities in the potato sector, to…

ARABLE

What the Budget means for new Arable Insights farmer panel

As farmers head to Westminster to protest at Budget measures affecting their businesses, including the unwelcome changes to inheritance tax, we look at the practical implications of the new regime…

Livestock

 

DAIRY

For Stephen and Gretta Hodges, an integrated supply chain offered a beef enterprise with less risk, a smaller workload and more flexibility in terms of succession. They had been farming…

TELEHANDLERS

Two mid-range TM280 models added to JCB pivot-steer line-up

JCB has added a pair of mid-sized models to its range of Telemaster pivot-steer handlers. The TM280 and TM280S come in a more compact package than the eternally popular TM320,…

SPRAYERS

Solinftec creates docking station for autonomous sprayer

Solar-powered sprayer maker Solinftec has developed a docking station that allows tank refills to be completed automatically. This means the Solix can work for several days without human intervention, provided…

CULTIVATORS

Bednar Roto-Master offers high-speed grain crop weeding

High-speed weeding in grain and row crops is the role covered by the new Roto-Master RMN implement from Bednar. The machine has two interlocking banks of 480mm-diameter wheels, each armed…

TRACTORS

ÂŁ50k Sabanto Steward kit gets Fendt 700 working autonomously

Long, lonely hours spent cultivating, drilling and mowing could be a thing of the past with the advent of a plug-in kit that can get any autosteer-ready tractor operating autonomously.…

LAND MARKETS

North-east England farmers active in 2024 land market

Commercial farmers in the north-east of England remain active in the land market, despite the scaling down of direct payments and the legacy of the poor 2023 harvest. They account…

TAX

Labour mayor seeks new assessment on impact of 'death tax'

Discontent is growing among Labour politicians at the government’s planned changes to farm inheritance tax (IHT) relief, with one mayor ordering an impact assessment on the likely fallout for farming…

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

A guide to staying SFI compliant

Unlike more rigid support schemes of the past, the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is all about giving farmers greater flexibility to make actions work for their farm, while simultaneously delivering…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Wheat market shows modest rally as Black Sea tension mounts

Wheat markets enjoyed a slight rally at the start of this week, in response to news that the US has given permission for Ukraine to use its missiles to strike…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Store lambs ÂŁ15 dearer as ear tag sales drop 4.7%

Recent surges in the store lamb trade are more of a nod to national flock contraction than bullish buyer confidence. This is according to auctioneers, who say an 11.2% drop…

TAX

IHT will make half of farms unviable, finds new survey

New research shows that half of farmers surveyed believe their farms will become unviable due to the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) relief announced in the Budget.  Others are considering…

BUSINESS

560p/kg Aberdeen Angus price means contracts need scrutiny

Phenomenal finished beef prices have put farmers in a favourable position when marketing their cattle and negotiating integrated supply contracts. Farmers Weekly has heard that large loads of Aberdeen Angus…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Clock ticking on Defra farming resilience fund

Farmers are being reminded to take advantage of the Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF), a Defra initiative designed to help them navigate the changes brought by England’s agricultural transition. As…

BUSINESS

Farming apprentice wins case against JCB dealer

A father’s determination to protect his son’s employment rights has led to a court victory that could lead to tighter controls over apprenticeship contracts, particularly in the agricultural sector. Mario…

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Intercropping is becoming a popular option for arable farmers looking to reduce chemical inputs and enhance yields. Particularly as the Sustainable Farming Incentive pays £55/ha for companion cropping. Despite its…

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OPINION

I’d not sat and watched a Budget before, and won’t be making that mistake again. I’d liken it to the world’s most boring horror film. I knew exactly what was…

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WILL'S WORLD

From a very young age, farming is all I wanted to do. I’m not sure I ever thought I’d be milking cows, certainly not with robots – back then all…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for great Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your latest market data, and its another week…

OPINION

Any farmer who has been victim to flooding, fire, a disease outbreak or other calamity will know what it is like to see the work of 12 months or more…

WILL'S WORLD

Most of those who are writing about the present agricultural depression are suggesting that somebody or other should do something for agriculture, never that agriculture should do something for itself.…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

“That is a promise made and a promise fulfilled” repeated the chancellor in the recent Budget, but when it came to agricultural inheritance tax it was a promise made and…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

It’s been difficult to think about much else than preparations for our herd’s depopulation, clean down, and repopulation, all in a controlled effort to rid us of swine dysentery. A…

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COMMUNITY

Video: 90 and Counting - dairy farmer Edward Brown, Devon

From a very young age, farming is all I wanted to do. I’m not sure I ever thought I’d be milking cows, certainly not with robots – back then all…

FARM POLICY

Video: Farmers have their say on Budget plans in mass rally

Farmers Weekly reporters were on the ground at the farming rally in Westminster on Tuesday 19 November 2024 and spoke to protesting farmers, and their supporters, about their concerns over…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 231: London 'farm tax' protest special

Thousands of farmers gather in London to lobby MPs and protest against changes to inheritance tax rules. From April 2026, agricultural assets worth more than £1m will be liable for…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 230: Clarkson to join London farm tax protest

In this episode, Jeremy Clarkson is set to join thousands of farmers protesting against the government’s decision to impose inheritance tax on farmland. The TV celebrity and star of Clarkson’s…

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