All the latest farming news COMMUNITYRabi return-to-school grant helps 20,000 farming familiesThe Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s (Rabi) Return to School (RTS) grant has provided vital financial relief to 20,000 farming families across England and Wales since launching in 2022. Rabi is… 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… 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… 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… 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… NEWSReed: Cutting ag funds protection shows 'belief in devolution'Defra secretary Steve Reed has given a passionate defence of the government’s decision to remove the ring-fence around devolved agricultural funding. As part of her recent Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves… FARM POLICYClarkson urges Labour to 'back down' at Westminster rallyFarming 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… NEWSFood bank ‘overwhelmed’ by farmer food donationsStaff at London food bank City Harvest say they have been “overwhelmed” by large amounts of food donated by British farmers. Organisers of the London Farming Rally, which took place… NEWSHave your say: Figures don’t back up NFU claims on IHT - ReedDefra secretary Steve Reed has gone to war with the NFU, insisting it is wrong to claim that up to 75% of small farms could be affected by Labour’s inheritance… BUDGETFarmers will fight inheritance tax plans, warns NFU leaderNFU president Tom Bradshaw delivered a passionate and forceful speech to hundreds of farmers at Church House, Westminster, as part of the NFU’s mass lobby to protest the government’s “family-farm… 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… COMMUNITYIn photos: Farmers protest tax plans in mass rallyThousands 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… 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… 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… NEWSFarm industry unites behind FW push for inclusive workwearHuge swathes of the agricultural industry have united behind a Farmers Weekly push for more female-friendly workwear and equipment. Together with fourteen organisations from across the sector, Farmers Weekly has… FARM POLICYAHDB seek new chairman as Nick Saphir signals departureThe search is on for a new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), after the announcement that Nicholas Saphir will stand down from the role at the… NEWSFarmers in London to protest 'family farm tax raid'Thousands of frustrated farmers from across the UK are gathering in London for a mass rally to protest the government’ s controversial plans to introduce a 20% inheritance tax on… 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… POULTRYAvian influenza found in small commercial flock in CornwallAnother case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been found – this time in Cornwall – prompting further warnings to poultry keepers large and small to up their biosecurity. The… NEWSLondon Farming Rally: What you need to knowOn Tuesday 19 November, farmers from across the UK will converge on London for the London Farming Rally, a pivotal event set to draw nationwide attention to the ongoing challenges… NEWSFrench farmers launch protests over EU-Mercosur trade dealFrench 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… 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… 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… TRACTORSBluewhite driverless retrofit transforms sub-100hp tractorsAn 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… NEWSMan jailed for £130k transatlantic tractor scamA fraudster involved in a transatlantic tractor scam worth more than £130,000 has been jailed, from High Street, Dudley, in the West Midlands, was jailed for one year and nine… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Protest plans, drilling and PompeiiWelcome 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… More articles
