Latest stories COMMUNITYAnalysis: How hiring apprentices helps solve labour problemFor years, a large portion of the workforce in dairy, poultry and horticulture has come from abroad. However, since Brexit and with immigration policies tightening, this labour supply is no… ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMESA guide to staying SFI compliantUnlike 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… DAIRY5 heritable traits to improve mastitis and cell countsUdder health traits can have a profound effect on milk price and herd profitability. Genetics are among many factors that have helped improve udder health, such as better tools for… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Dry end to October saves pumpkin harvestOctober was, to say the least, a washout on nearly all fronts. We battled through the weekends with the pick-your-own pumpkins and made the best of it until the weather… SPRAYERSSolinftec creates docking station for autonomous sprayerSolar-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… COMMUNITYVideo: 90 and Counting - dairy farmer Edward Brown, DevonFrom 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… CULTIVATORSBednar Roto-Master offers high-speed grain crop weedingHigh-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… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESWheat market shows modest rally as Black Sea tension mountsWheat 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… OPINIONEditor’s View: Bravo to all who made their voices heardAny 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… More articles OpinionSee all OPINIONEditor’s View: Bravo to all who made their voices heardAny 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… NEWSOpinion: Multiple factors will affect the value of farmlandWhat 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… NEWSOpinion: Farmer 'drama kings' out in force over IHTJust imagine if all policy choices made by government were focused on ensuring that younger generations wanted to work in farming. Changing the inheritance tax (IHT) privileges of agricultural landowners… NEWSOpinion: Middlemen set to benefit from BudgetI’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… Subscribe to Farmers Weekly Save money and never miss an issue. Subscribe ArableSee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Dry end to October saves pumpkin harvestOctober was, to say the least, a washout on nearly all fronts. We battled through the weekends with the pick-your-own pumpkins and made the best of it until the weather… CROP WATCHCrop Watch: Bean drilling and propyzamide sprays in OSRWinter 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… POTATOESAHDB to release £1.4m residual potato funds for researchAlmost £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… ARABLEWhat the Budget means for new Arable Insights farmer panelAs 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… ARABLEFarmer Focus: Drilling done – three cheers to Saint WalstanI note that in my last submission we had done a couple days of winter cereal drilling in the first week of October, having been held off during the whole… PULSESGetting the most from intercropping: Your questions answeredIntercropping 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 MANAGEMENTHow to spot stem weevil in oilseed rape and manage itOilseed 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… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: We all need a farming champion like ClarksonOur three boys are avid Jeremy Clarkson fans. As wee tots they each developed a love for Top Gear, followed by The Grand Tour, and now Clarkson’s Farm has become… LivestockSee all DAIRY5 heritable traits to improve mastitis and cell countsUdder health traits can have a profound effect on milk price and herd profitability. Genetics are among many factors that have helped improve udder health, such as better tools for… MEDICINESAntibiotics resistance reaches 10-year low in food productionResistance by livestock pathogens to multiple antibiotics is at its lowest point for 10 years, as a new report shows that most sectors had either hit their target to reduce… BEEFWhy a suckler unit joined an integrated beef schemeFor 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… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Housing with 2025 spring grass in mindI got so excited last month writing my first column that I forgot to congratulate fellow Welsh representatives at the Farmers Weekly Awards who came out on top. My apologies… DAIRYHow a Somerset dairy cut mastitis cases by 40% in two yearsA 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… YOUNGSTOCK MANAGEMENTGrazing 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 DISEASESSurvey highlights farmers' concern over bluetongue vaccineInitial 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… DAIRYAdvice on calculating cull cow costs accuratelyFluctuating 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… MachinerySee all SPRAYERSSolinftec creates docking station for autonomous sprayerSolar-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… CULTIVATORSBednar Roto-Master offers high-speed grain crop weedingHigh-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 autonomouslyLong, 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.… 101-200HPNew-look 95-145hp 5M tractors replace Massey’s ageing 5700sMassey 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… CommunitySee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Dry end to October saves pumpkin harvestOctober was, to say the least, a washout on nearly all fronts. We battled through the weekends with the pick-your-own pumpkins and made the best of it until the weather… COMMUNITYVideo: 90 and Counting - dairy farmer Edward Brown, DevonFrom 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… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Housing with 2025 spring grass in mindI got so excited last month writing my first column that I forgot to congratulate fellow Welsh representatives at the Farmers Weekly Awards who came out on top. My apologies… ARABLEFarmer Focus: Drilling done – three cheers to Saint WalstanI note that in my last submission we had done a couple days of winter cereal drilling in the first week of October, having been held off during the whole… BusinessSee all ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMESA guide to staying SFI compliantUnlike 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 PRICESWheat market shows modest rally as Black Sea tension mountsWheat 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 PRICESStore 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… TAXIHT will make half of farms unviable, finds new surveyNew 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… BUSINESS560p/kg Aberdeen Angus price means contracts need scrutinyPhenomenal 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 TRANSITIONClock ticking on Defra farming resilience fundFarmers 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… BUSINESSFarming apprentice wins case against JCB dealerA 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 TRENDSPrivate nature funding opportunities for farmersPrivate 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… Futures prices Updated end of day Copyright © 2019. All market data is provided by Barchart Solutions. Futures: at least 10 minute delayed. Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. To see all exchange delays and terms of use, please see disclaimer. Careers COMMUNITYAnalysis: How hiring apprentices helps solve labour problemFor years, a large portion of the workforce in dairy, poultry and horticulture has come from abroad. However, since Brexit and with immigration policies tightening, this labour supply is no… CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTStem students get a taste of careers in agricultureFarmers 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… CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAg careers are star of the show at New Scientist Live 2024Farmers Weekly’s Future of Food & Agriculture exhibit will return to New Scientist Live next month, showcasing ag technology to a non-farming audience for the sixth year running. Together… HEALTH AND SAFETYLantra makes farm safety online course free of chargeLantra has announced that its farm safety e-learning course will be available freely from 26 July as part of Farm Safety Week. The Agriculture Health and Safety: How to Meet…
