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What is farmland worth? The short answer has always been “whatever someone will pay”. But that is not much use if one is considering a sale, purchase or valuation for…

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A Welsh sheep farmer faces paying a huge legal bill of several thousand pounds after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) withdrew their case against him. Bryn Roberts was prosecuted by…

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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…

PEST MANAGEMENT

How to spot stem weevil in oilseed rape and manage it

Oilseed rape growers are urged to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil, following reports of the pest appearing in crops in eastern counties. Despite having potential to…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Why agri-tech and nature have a place on the farm of the future

Innovative approaches and technical solutions sat alongside nature-friendly practices as the industry looked for potential ways to tackle the industry’s multiple challenges at Rase’s Farm of the Future event. Delivered…

BARLEY

New winter malting barley variety gets full brewing approval

High-yielding winter barley variety Buccaneer has gained full approval for brewing – a welcome addition to what was an otherwise limited approved malting variety list. Buccaneer now joins Craft, Electrum…

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YOUNGSTOCK MANAGEMENT

Grazing kale v fodder beet: Which is best for youngstock?

To farmers who are unfamiliar with winter grazing fodder crops, kale and fodder beet can appear to provide very similar feeds. In fact, there are many points of difference, from…

LIVESTOCK DISEASES

Survey highlights farmers' concern over bluetongue vaccine

Initial findings from a UK-wide survey show that over half of livestock keepers are still undecided about vaccinating their livestock against bluetongue virus (BTV-3), though a “substantial proportion” plan to…

DAIRY

Advice on calculating cull cow costs accurately

Fluctuating cull cow prices across the year can result in an average cull value for a herd that may be below expectation. The result can give a false impression of…

FEED AND NUTRITION

Maize dry matters fall 3% in varied year

A slow growing season has been blamed for a 3% fall in maize dry matter levels in a nutrition company’s published forage sampling data. Trouw Nutrition GB’s first 750 analyses…

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FARM MAINTENANCE

What to look for when buying a farmyard CCTV system

As the nights grow longer, darker and danker, so does the window of opportunity for unscrupulous ne’er-do-wells to pilfer from farmyards. Sadly, there’s no single answer to keeping undesirables out,…

TRACTORS

Bluewhite driverless retrofit transforms sub-100hp tractors

An Israeli-American start-up has developed a retrofit kit that allows small tractors to work entirely autonomously, principally for spraying permanent crops such as vines and orchards. Given Bluewhite's focus is…

MACHINERY

Ukraine war: Government incentives boost farm machinery sales

An estimated 110,000 agricultural machines have been stolen or destroyed since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, leaving farms chronically short of equipment, staff and cash. As well as…

CEREAL DRILLS

Ultimate Guide to buying a trailed combination drill 2025

There are just a few changes to our Ultimate Guide to versatile trailed drills that deploy discs, tines or a power harrow to complete seed-bed preparation ahead of a bank…

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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…

LAND MARKETS

Midlands farms offer privacy and versatility

Two family farms, one an arable holding and the other down to grass, are looking for new owners as they launch this week, both offering privacy. Hill Farm, a 338-acre…

BUSINESS

How CLA figures dismiss government position on family farm IHT

Lobbying against the proposed cut to agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) is intensifying. Analysis by the Country Land Association (CLA) demonstrates the severe challenge that the…

COMPLIANCE

Will vet assurance shake up third-party audits?

For decades, third-party assurance schemes like Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured have been central to delivering consumer trust in food quality and safety. Established in the wake of significant animal…

BUSINESS

Steep farm income fall questions ability to pay IHT

Latest Farm Business Income (FBI) figures from Defra for the harvest year 2023-24 confirm the sharp decline in profitability that many farmers have suffered, calling into question the sector’s ability…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Lamb trade lifts further above £6/kg carried by tight supply

Festive demand has taken off for the lamb sector, with processors appearing keen to stock up ahead of Christmas. Some abattoirs have been quoted at up to 650p/kg in the…

TAX

Scotland's first minister calls farm tax grab 'unacceptable'

Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, has attacked the recent decision by chancellor Rachel Reeves to restrict agricultural property relief (APR) on inheritance tax as  “unacceptable”, while future funding for Scottish…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

OSR plantings at 40-year low as sector looks for solutions

The viable UK rapeseed area for 2024-25 is forecast to be the smallest in the past four decades, with industry estimates pegging it at 215,000ha ahead of next year’s harvest.…

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UK sugar beet growers could help mitigate climate change and obesity if the aviation industry switches to biofuels, including ethanol produced from sugar, a Northern Ireland-based campaign group has claimed.…

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With just a few days to go until farmers throng Westminster seeking a Labour U-turn on inheritance tax (IHT), the question must be… will they succeed? The task for the…

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YOUNG FARMERS

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new campaign, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, to encourage the early detection of cancer. FCN’s Nip it in the Bud campaign…

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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

With just a few days to go until farmers throng Westminster seeking a Labour U-turn on inheritance tax (IHT), the question must be… will they succeed? The task for the…

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

“Suboptimal” is the term I’d use to describe the state of most of the local autumn drilling this season. Obviously, we haven’t been immune from the challenges, having received 326mm…

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Weaning is under way. More than half of our calf crop is already done. It is always a satisfying job, getting the calves through the yards and over the scales.…

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NOVEMBER
19

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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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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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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Stem students get a taste of careers in agriculture

Farmers Weekly showcased agricultural careers to some 26,000 people from non-farming backgrounds at New Scientist Live last week, with the help of its partners. Among the visitors to the event…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 and Counting - arable farmer Rebecca Hill, Dorset

Here at North West Farm, Dorset, we’re about seven miles from the Jurassic coastline and at the top of the farm we have an archaeological dig. That’s my favourite place…

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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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FW Podcast 229: Budget uproar - call for peaceful protest

In this episode, industry leaders urge farmers not to take direct action following the government’s decision to impose inheritance tax on farmland. Thousands of farmers are expected to descend on…

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