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PIGS

How a scoring tool can help close gaps in pig biosecurity

Biosecurity is the foundation of disease control on pig farms and a powerful driver of performance. But despite its importance, it can feel abstract on farm, leaving producers unsure what…

OPINION

Editor's View: Iran war is yet another food security threat

With less than a week having passed since the US and Israel started bombing Iran, the nation remains gripped by every fresh headline about the conflict and how the effects…

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Arable Insights farmers doubtful about Profitability Review

Farmers on this year’s Farmers Weekly Arable Insights panel are sceptical that Baroness Minette Batters’ Farming Profitability Review for Defra will significantly affect their future profits. A formal response from…

LAND MARKETS

Months of rain hold back spring launches

Months of sustained rainfall are casting a shadow over many aspects of agriculture, including the farmland market. Spring is always a busy season for new launches and 2026 was set…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Unions, reunions and casual sock-watching

I’m writing this in a trendy café at a bustling Birmingham New Street Station. I like Birmingham a lot. The people are warm and friendly (the lady behind the counter…

ARABLE

Advice on protecting farm kit and avoiding GPS thefts

The most recent figures from rural insurer NFU Mutual show an encouraging drop in insurance claims for stolen GPS units, which decreased 71% between 2023-24, from an estimated £4.2m to…

PARASITIC DISEASES

Nematodirus forecast tool puts focus on targeted treatment

Sheep farmers are being urged to avoid blanket worming and instead combine a revamped nematodirus hatching forecast with on-farm risk assessment to protect their lambs. Independent sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Frustration as on-farm butchery plans refused

I hope everyone is well. I was hoping I could share some positive news, but it hasn’t worked out that way. The biggest frustration for me is that the factors…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fuel and fertiliser prices soar as Middle East tensions rise

Farmers are struggling to obtain key farm inputs, including red diesel and fertiliser, as major global supply-chain disruption hits the agricultural sector. Conflict in the Middle East has caused a…

BUSINESS

Dairy sector leads recovery in organic food market

The UK organic food and drink market has rebounded, achieving growth in both sales volume and value in the past year. Sales of organic food and drink rose by 4.2%…