All from last 24 hours CROP WATCHCrop Watch: Struggling beet and yellow rust in the SouthWinter crops on light land and spring crops are suffering in the dry conditions. In the East, one agronomist described sugar beet as having a “torrid time” with some fields… BUSINESSTight stocks keep straw and forage prices elevatedA shortage of fodder has kept straw prices high throughout the past year and the prospect of tight supplies again this autumn is keeping markets supported. Straw prices are already… NEWSWinners announced at National Women in Ag Awards 2026A Northamptonshire farmer and social entrepreneur has been named Farming Woman of the Year at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026 for her work connecting communities with food, farming… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESFantastic trade for quality stock at Stirling Bull SalesStrong demand from buyers for high-quality bulls led to a tremendous trade at the Stirling Bull Sales on 3 and 4 May, with exceptional prices paid for both pedigree and… NEWSKing's Award for Enterprise for Northants regenerative farmerNorthamptonshire farmer and estate owner Johnny Wake has been granted a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainability, in recognition of his efforts to advance sustainable farming practices across his land.… ATVS AND UTVSOn test: HiSun Stryker looks credible as electric farm UTVIf you’ve just had to dig deep for some exorbitantly priced red diesel, the prospect of a vehicle that refuels via a plug socket may suddenly seem more appealing. One… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Constructive chat from environment inspection“Mr de Feyter, this is so-and-so from the Environment Agency. Your holding has been selected for a random inspection; we would like to arrange a date to come and see… COMMUNITYFarming clubs help rural pupils build skills and confidenceWeekly lunchtime farming clubs are helping pupils across the Peak District develop practical skills, explore agricultural careers and feel more confident about their rural identity. Run by the Farming Life… ARABLERow intensifies over pre-harvest glyphosate useCampaigners are stepping up pressure on the government to ban the use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent, as farmers warn the move could hit UK food production. The…
