All from last 24 hours FARM POLICYFarmers' High Court battle begins over IHT reformsA legal challenge to farm inheritance tax reforms began today (17 March) in the High Court, with farmers and business owners arguing the government acted unlawfully by failing to properly… ARABLEHow IPM strategies can cut costs and protect watercoursesIntegrating habitats into a farm can contribute to resilient, cost-efficient farming. For many farms, the benefits of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) include fewer chemical inputs, natural pest control, and habitats… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONFORTIFLO: smarter foliar nutrition for the nation’s cropsOMEX Agriculture has refreshed and unified its foliar and crop nutrition portfolio under the new FORTIFLO range — a clearer, more purposeful way of helping growers choose the right solution… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESMixed reaction to £53m heating oil supportFarmers and rural households that rely on heating oil will receive targeted support after the government confirmed a £53m package to help low-income families cope with soaring fuel costs. However,… FLY-TIPPINGPolice-style powers for EA in waste crime crackdownThe government has announced plans to give Environment Agency officers police-style powers in a major crackdown on waste crime, a move welcomed by farming leaders who say rural communities are… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTAdvice on cost-effectively overseeding a tired swardOverseeding can be an easier, cheaper, quicker way to rejuvenate a tired sward, but it will only be cost-effective if it leads to successful establishment. This year’s waterlogged fields and… MAIZEHow grain maize earns more profit than wheat for two growersWith yields approaching 10t/ha and gross margins currently exceeding those of wheat, grain maize can be a profitable break crop. However, the crop does have its challenges and requires good… ARABLEWhy delaying weed control costs more than you thinkWhen we talk about the cost of weed control, it’s tempting to focus on the price of the herbicide. In reality, the true cost is often paid through lost yield… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: We're always jumping the next farming hurdleAnd they’re off…the tractors are racing around again locally, albeit with the odd pull-up. It’s not so much that we’re getting huge amounts or rain, but when it drizzles and… OPINIONOpinion: New SFI means more risk and more cost for farmersThe announcement of the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive has been met with a largely positive response, with the overwhelming feeling one of relief. It is unbelievable that our expectations have… MACHINERYKuhn trims trailed Primor blower-feeder working heightLow shed roofs should prove less troublesome for Kuhn’s latest high-capacity bedding and feeding machine, thanks to a height-saving redesign. The trailed Primor GII 110.1 Polydrive tops out at 3m…
