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Farming celebrities and opposition leaders joined an estimated 20,000 farmers and their families in Westminster on Tuesday (19 November) to protest against Labour’s planned inheritance tax (IHT) changes, as outlined…

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BUDGET

French farmers are set to launch a wave of nationwide protests over the potential impact of the Mercosur trade deal on their agricultural industry, which could last several weeks. Represented…

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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 £1.4m 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…

PULSES

Getting the most from intercropping: Your questions answered

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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DAIRY

A free monthly report summarising mastitis and somatic cell count patterns prompted changes to dry cow management and milking routine at Westford Park Farm, Chard. Together, these led to a…

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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

£50k 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.…

101-200HP

New-look 95-145hp 5M tractors replace Massey’s ageing 5700s

Massey Ferguson has revamped its M-series tractor line-up, adding a broader spread of models that now top out at 145hp. This is up from the 135hp apex of the outgoing…

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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 £15 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…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Private nature funding opportunities for farmers

Private investment funds have repeatedly claimed that billions of pounds are available to be invested in nature. However, so far, little has actually found its way into farmers’ pockets. One…

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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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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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COMMUNITY

Thousands of farmers from across the country have massed in Westminster for a rally to protest against the inheritance tax plans announced in the Budget. Under a sky thick with…

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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

It’s a miracle I brought them all back home with me. First there was the policeman at the airport who checked our passports. His tailored uniform was designed to show…

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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…

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FARMER FOCUS

Early November saw the last of the land work finished, with the last 5ha (12 acres) of wheat drilled on 3 November. The rest of the maize came off early…

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NOVEMBER
21

Carbon storage: How to make it work for you

The emerging carbon market promises many opportunities for farmers.

Join us for this Transition webinar to discover the potential returns and the pitfalls to avoid.

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DECEMBER
3

Implications of Labour's Budget - farming under a new government

Following Labour's Budget announcement on 30 October, Laurence Gould Partnership will be delivering the key updates and the implications to rural businesses.

We have teamed up with Evelyn Partners to provide a tax update and measures required to assess and mitigate the recent announcements.


In this webinar we will cover:

  • Implications for farming businesses
  • New tax update and options available
  • Planning for the future
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    Sustainable Farming Incentive: All you need to know

    This webinar will delve into the latest SFI developments summarise key action points to make the most from the scheme.

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    DECEMBER
    3

    Harvest 2024: Lessons learnt for 2025

    This webinar focuses on the key takeaways from the 2024 harvest.

    Particularly relevant for arable farmers in the East of England and West Midlands, who face unique challenges and opportunities in their regions.

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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…

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    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…

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    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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