All from last 24 hours GRANTSFarmers told to prepare for next £250m capital grants schemeFarmers are being urged to start preparing now if they intend to apply for Defra’s new round of Capital Grants in England when the scheme reopens this summer, with demand… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Stunning shot captures newborn calfThis week’s Photo of the Week is an absolute stunner of a shot, sent in by Amy Cropper. It shows a freshly born Blackmount Luing calf on the privately owned… PULSESBeans can deliver high yields in Scotland, trial showsA trial has shown that growing beans in Scotland can successfully deliver high yields, but careful site selection, variety selection and drilling date are key to success. Scottish break crops… OPINIONOpinion: The age of volatility demands a new approachIt’s been quite the half decade, hasn’t it? Covid-19, departing the European Union, the largest European war since 1945 and, now, a conflagration in the Middle East which threatens to… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Calf losses harsh reminder to get basics rightWith 45% of the herd calved since our start date 11 days ago, the holidays are well and truly over. Like any year, this hard launch into the season has… 4X4SKGM unveils £42k Musso EV double-cab pickupAn electric, and altogether different, version of KGM Motors’ Musso pickup will land in dealer showrooms in May. The South Korean outfit, formerly known as Ssangyong, has priced its debut… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Land use, red diesel and IHT latestWelcome back to the latest edition of This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best content from Farmers Weekly in the past seven days. First, here’s your markets…
