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Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of undermining the Treasury and Defra’s arguments over inheritance changes (IHT), admitting the policy is primarily about raising money rather than targeting…

OTHER CROPS

Do soya bean crops have a future in the UK?

Could soya beans eventually become a break crop of choice for UK growers? Currently, that’s difficult to believe with no more than 200ha grown in the UK last season –…

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Spring cropping 2025: The crops farmers should consider

With spring approaching, farmers face crucial decisions about their cropping strategies and the added impact of the Autumn Budget means it is even more vital to pick money earning opportunities.…

CROP MANAGEMENT

3 adoption steps for AI to transform arable farming

Technologies using artificial intelligence (AI) are primed to progressively change the way we farm, ultimately leading to a fundamental shift in the way farmers grow crops. That’s the prediction of…

CROP MANAGEMENT

How pesticide labels will be made fit for the future

Increasing uptake of digital technology on farms means plant protection product (PPP) approval criteria and product labels could soon better reflect how they are used in the real world and…

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LIVESTOCK

The exodus of British dairy farmers is slowing after a year when near-record numbers quit the industry. New figures show that, although around 300 ceased milk production in the 12…

TELEHANDLERS

Driver's View: Harry Whiteman's Claas Scorpion 741 Gen 2

As the name suggests, the Scorpion 741 Generation 2 is the second iteration of Claas’ Liebherr-built 7m/4t telehandler. The standout upgrade from the original is a power hike from 136hp…

CULTIVATORS

Amazone sells its first Tigges press to Sussex farm

Titch Hill Farm in Worthing, Sussex, has taken delivery of the first Amazone Tigges press in the UK, where it is being paired with a 3m Centaya Special power harrow…

TELEHANDLERS

Driver's view: Adam Symonds' Bobcat TL38.70 HF

Bobcat might be the first name in skid-steers, but it’s yet to find the same success on the telehandler scene. That’s gradually changing, with the Czech-based manufacturer focused on growing…

TELEHANDLERS

Driver's view: Steve Miller's Manitou MLT 741-130 PS+

There’s no shortage of choice as far as Manitou’s telehandler range is concerned, with most shapes, sizes and specs accounted for in a line-up that runs from 35hp and 1.25t/4.3m…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Agents report a clear growth in the supply of farmland coming to the market in the East Midlands in 2024, a combination of public and private sales that resulted in…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here Ben Coulson, a partner in Thrings’ succession and tax team, advises on…

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NEWS

Agriculture in Wales is set to receive millions of pounds of extra funding in the next financial year. The Welsh government’s draft budget for 2025-26 was announced on Tuesday (10…

Opinion

OPINION

“Starmer The Farmer Harmer” read a discarded banner I nearly tripped over on Westminster Bridge in the aftermath of the NFU-led protest about inheritance tax (IHT). A clever slogan, but…

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FARMLIFE FRAMED

In October, a group of 12 women including members of the UK farming community embarked on an unforgettable adventure through Kenya’s vibrant countryside. Cycling 75km over five days, they met…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome to the final This Week in Farming for 2024. It’s been a year hasn’t it. Thank you for your support of Farmers Weekly along the way, and a very…

TELEHANDLERS

As the name suggests, the Scorpion 741 Generation 2 is the second iteration of Claas’ Liebherr-built 7m/4t telehandler. The standout upgrade from the original is a power hike from 136hp…

WILL'S WORLD

Contrary to popular wisdom, there are a great many downsides to having children. There are the noise levels, obviously. During the recent Storm Darragh, when the multiple strong-minded females I…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

November came to the rescue, at least as far as the weather is concerned, and in contrast to last year, we’re drilled up. Bar a bit of spraying, we’re ready…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

It soon comes round, does Christmas. There never seems to be enough time in December to get everything done, especially when there’s an ongoing project – in this instance, our…

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Video: 90 & Counting - Robert Scaling, North Yorkshire

Cliff Farm, just outside Pickering, North Yorkshire, was bought by my great-great granddad in 1908 and we’ve been here ever since. We are currently at around 160 acres owned with…

FARM POLICY

Video: 600 tractors make a statement against farm tax policy

More than 600 tractors sent a message to MPs on Wednesday 11 December as farmers continued in their efforts to change the government's inheritance tax and business property relief policies.…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 234: How agri-tech is shaping farming's future

In this episode, we visit the AgriTechE Reap conference – the annual showcase for the latest innovations in agriculture. We find out how simple innovations can make farming more profitable…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 233: Tractor protest brings London to standstill

Hundreds of tractors descend on central London as farmers ramp up protests against the government's autumn Budget. As 600 tractors park outside Downing Street, we speak to farmers and protest…

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