Latest stories BEEFHow positive change on beef farm grew from tragedyWhen Kent farmer Edward Hulme died suddenly three years ago, aged just 43, his widow, Lou, vowed to continue the beef enterprise he had worked so hard to build. Had… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Awards, drills, drains and dairyWelcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are your markets (opens… NEWSFW and agri-food sector set to inspire young mindsSlugs, bugs and mutant yeast are all on the menu at this year’s New Scientist Live (18-20 October), where thousands of members of the public are expected over the three-day… LAND MARKETSLand Registry delays improve but process still frustratesAll registration applications are now being processed within 10.9 months of submission, according to new data from the Land Registry. This is ahead of the goal the organisation had set… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Battling to cut linseed without glyphosateI suppose after such a dry spell we were bound to get a wet one, which has done the overwinter cover and summer catch crops the world of good. They… TRACTORSLandquip affiliate transforms JCB Fastrac into load carrierA new business set up to carry out forward control conversions of the JCB Fastrac hopes to attract customers in forestry, utility, fire-fighting and airport runway maintenance sectors, in addition… CONTRACTOR COMMENTContractor Comment: Sellars steps up after huge combine fireStuart Wilson will be combine shopping for the second winter in succession, after his long-serving Lexion met a fiery end halfway through harvest. Having contended with several niggles on the… FARM POLICYFarmers voice frustration over £600 delinked payment capFarmers across England have reacted with dismay after receiving confirmation that their delinked payments for this financial year will be capped at just £600. This is a dramatic drop from… NEWSNFU raises fears over new towns' impact on rural areasA government pledge to start building three new towns before the next general election has prompted a sharp reaction from the NFU, which fears the impact on rural communities and… More articles OpinionSee all OPINIONEditor's View: Defra are nursing punches without a planThere’s rarely a time when farm business advisers and accountants aren’t reminding farmers of the need for good forward financial planning. I hear bankers are asking a lot more questions… OPINIONOpinion: Scots growers should be central to whisky marketingAlong with Highland cows and Edinburgh Castle, uisge beatha – the water of life, aka malt whisky – is the cornerstone of Scottish tourism and one of our biggest worldwide… OPINIONOpinion: Are we shutting out the people we need?Most people with a connection to farming say the same thing about Clarkson’s Farm, that it has done a lot of good for British agriculture. It has given a beautifully… OPINIONOpinion: Defensive noise shouldn’t drown out self-analysisIn August I wrote a piece intended to initiate a conversation about the role of young children on farms, and their safety. It was not a comfortable subject, nor was… Subscribe to Farmers Weekly Save money and never miss an issue. Subscribe ArableSee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Battling to cut linseed without glyphosateI suppose after such a dry spell we were bound to get a wet one, which has done the overwinter cover and summer catch crops the world of good. They… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERFarmers reveal results of biological inputs trialTwo arable farmers were tasked with replacing 25% of their synthetic crop inputs with biological alternatives as part of a sustainable cropping project. We catch up with them to find… ARABLEFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Arable Farmer of the YearRichard Anthony of Tythegston Farm, Bridgend, Wales is the winner of Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Arable Farmer of the Year. Rainfall exceeding 57 inches a year and fields running right… AWARDSFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Mixed Farmer of the YearAshley Jones of Smeaton Farm, Cornwall, is the winner of the Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Mixed Farmer of the Year. Ashley Jones runs a truly mixed beef, sheep and arable… ARABLEFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Arable Adviser of the YearJohn Sarup is the Farmers Weekly 2025 Arable Adviser of the Year. John is one of the UK’s foremost independent potato agronomists, combining more than 40 years of hands-on experience… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Navigating autumn crop establishmentWith harvest over, the long days diminishing and the night’s drawing in, we can afford to put to one side the lingering thoughts of the “what could have been” harvest… ARABLELavender diversification finds success as tourist attractionCadwell Farm began growing lavender 25 years ago, when the Hunter family wanted to bring what was a historically grown crop back to the area. Tim Hunter, managing director of… OILSEED RAPEOSR peak phoma spray predicted as mid-OctoberThe AHDB phoma leaf spot forecast suggests many oilseed rape crops could reach the spray threshold for the disease in the next few weeks. The online forecast uses rainfall and… LivestockSee all BEEFHow positive change on beef farm grew from tragedyWhen Kent farmer Edward Hulme died suddenly three years ago, aged just 43, his widow, Lou, vowed to continue the beef enterprise he had worked so hard to build. Had… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Four months in, still the pig farm’s new boyWith a son working in the film industry, I’m often reminded that there are three recurring narratives in storytelling. One of these is “new man comes to town” – and… HEALTH AND WELFAREUK dairy cattle welfare strategy makes good progressSignificant progress has been made in meeting six dairy cow welfare goals, a recent report has highlighted. The five-year UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy was launched two years ago by… PIGSFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Pig Farmer of the YearMike Durrant of Bunns Farm, Norfolk, is the Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Pig Farmer of the Year. Despite not hailing from a farming background, a love of farming inspired by… LIVESTOCKFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Beef Farmer of the YearJonathan Chapman of Atlantic Angus, Holsworthy in Cornwall is the Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Beef Farmer of the Year. Jonathan has developed a profitable beef enterprise that is rooted in… LIVESTOCKFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Livestock Adviser of the YearA laser-like focus on data to help his dairy farmer clients boost milk yields and trim costs while also looking to help train staff has seen Peter O’Malley win the… AWARDSFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Mixed Farmer of the YearAshley Jones of Smeaton Farm, Cornwall, is the winner of the Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Mixed Farmer of the Year. Ashley Jones runs a truly mixed beef, sheep and arable… LIVESTOCKFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Grassland Manager of the YearChris Berry of Higher Thornton Farm, Devon, is the Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Grassland Manager of the Year. Managing herbal leys can be tricky, but sheep and beef farmer Chris… MachinerySee all TRACTORSLandquip affiliate transforms JCB Fastrac into load carrierA new business set up to carry out forward control conversions of the JCB Fastrac hopes to attract customers in forestry, utility, fire-fighting and airport runway maintenance sectors, in addition… CONTRACTOR COMMENTContractor Comment: Sellars steps up after huge combine fireStuart Wilson will be combine shopping for the second winter in succession, after his long-serving Lexion met a fiery end halfway through harvest. Having contended with several niggles on the… MACHINERYFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Contractor of the YearCrop Services, Roxburghshire, is Farmers Weekly Contractor of the Year. From crude mounted sprayers to state-of-the-art, green-on-green systems and floppy discs to cloud storage, Scottish Borders-based Crop Services – and… HOESMore compact frame for 12m Einbock Chopstar-Prime hoeMechanical weed control specialist Einbock has taken another look at the design of its biggest inter-row cultivator and come up with a revised version. The 12m model in the Austrian… CommunitySee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Battling to cut linseed without glyphosateI suppose after such a dry spell we were bound to get a wet one, which has done the overwinter cover and summer catch crops the world of good. They… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Four months in, still the pig farm’s new boyWith a son working in the film industry, I’m often reminded that there are three recurring narratives in storytelling. One of these is “new man comes to town” – and… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Maize silaging has me in a bit of a flapWith every couple, there’s one who has a cast-iron immune system and robustly breezes through life laughing off all forms of illness as if they have their own personal forcefield.… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Navigating autumn crop establishmentWith harvest over, the long days diminishing and the night’s drawing in, we can afford to put to one side the lingering thoughts of the “what could have been” harvest… BusinessSee all LAND MARKETSLand Registry delays improve but process still frustratesAll registration applications are now being processed within 10.9 months of submission, according to new data from the Land Registry. This is ahead of the goal the organisation had set… BUSINESSWelsh rare land offering of 'quality productive grassland'Lord Newborough is selling about 1,000 acres of grassland from his estate in North Wales in what has been described as one of the most significant launches of farmland in… BUSINESSFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Farm Manager of the YearRyan McCormack, Dennington Hall Farms, is Farmers Weekly Farm Manager of the Year In just over three years, Ryan has made his mark at Dennington Hall Farms, bringing enthusiasm, energy… BUSINESSFW Awards 2025: Diversification Farmer of the YearThe Marshall family of Marshall’s Farm Shop, Inverurie, are the winners of Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Diversification Farmer of the Year. From a modest self-service trailer set up 20 years… Careers NEWSFW and agri-food sector set to inspire young mindsSlugs, bugs and mutant yeast are all on the menu at this year’s New Scientist Live (18-20 October), where thousands of members of the public are expected over the three-day… BUSINESSAddington Fund offers £3,000 grants to new farm entrantsFunding of up to £3,000 is available for new entrants to farming aged between 18 and 40, as part of an initiative launched by the Addington Fund. Eligible applicants must… NEWSNFU launches crops and sugar programme for farmersThe NFU is calling on the next generation of arable farmers to apply for two of its flagship training initiatives, aimed at developing industry knowledge and leadership skills. Farmers aged… GRANTSApplications open for £2,000 grants towards farming studiesA round of funding has been made available by The Farmers Club Charitable Trust for individuals looking to study or take part in a research project linked to the farming…
