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FARM POLICY

Farmers warn glyphosate ban could drive up food prices

Potential restrictions on glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent could increase food prices and threaten domestic crop production, according to new farmer-led data from United Oilseeds. A survey of 767…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

'Cost of farming crisis' is emerging, farmers warned

British farmers are facing “one of the most challenging margin environments in years” as the gap between rising input costs and falling output widens, suggesting that a “cost of farming…

BUSINESS

AHDB shutting down Farmbench data service in September

The AHDB has confirmed it will close its Farmbench benchmarking service on 30 September 2026, citing falling levy income and the need to prioritise investment in new digital tools. The…

TENANCIES AND RENTS

Scots tenants risk huge repair bills under post-lease clauses

The Scottish Tenant Farmers Association is urging tenants to consider removing post-lease agreements (PLAs) during upcoming rent reviews, warning the arrangements can leave farmers exposed to major renewal costs for…

BUSINESS

Mull Slaughterhouse launches new livestock collection service

A slaughterhouse and butchery service on the Scottish Isle of Mull is launching a livestock collection service to help remote farmers and crofters access local processing without arranging their own…

FARM POLICY

TB and environmental regulations put pressure on NI farmers

A combination of stricter regulations, limited bovine-TB controls, planning constraints, and tight margins are all adding to concerns for farm businesses in Northern Ireland. These frustrations came to a head…

COMMUNITY

Metal bull to raise funds for heart and MND charities

A County Durham farmer is taking a metal sculpture of a bull on tour this summer to raise money for two charities, after health problems forced him to step back…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

How to start rotational grazing with beef and sheep

Better grazing management has allowed the Berry family to expand their sheep and beef enterprise without the need to take on additional land. A series of measures, including rotational grazing…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Why changes to farm businesses need to heed separation rules

Many farm businesses are undergoing restructuring, and changes must be carefully planned so that tax, succession and family objectives are achieved without unintended consequences. One of these is the possibility…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: It’s going to be ‘death by houmous’

With spring drilling now complete, our attention has been diverted to inter-row hoeing our organic winter crops and mowing fertility leys for the first time to knock a few overzealous…

4X4S

Revamped KGM Musso Rhino pickup gets fresh look

The Musso Rhino pickup has been given a thorough makeover by manufacturer KGM (formerly SsangYong) with fresh styling, material upgrades and driving aid tech updates designed to add to the…