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GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Advice on cost-effectively overseeding a tired sward

Overseeding 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…

MAIZE

How grain maize earns more profit than wheat for two growers

With 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…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: We're always jumping the next farming hurdle

And 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…

OPINION

Opinion: New SFI means more risk and more cost for farmers

The 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…

MACHINERY

Kuhn trims trailed Primor blower-feeder working height

Low 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…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Heating oil crisis deepens as ministers consider support

The heating oil crisis affecting rural households and farm businesses has intensified, with the competition watchdog launching an investigation into suppliers and ministers preparing targeted support for those most exposed…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 296: Latest farm income figures

UK cereal farmers earn less than the minimum wage, according to the latest government figures. Why environmental payments aren’t delivering for growers and livestock producers. See also: Probcast weather app…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Welsh government launches farm loan scheme

Welsh farming businesses will be able to access affordable finance to modernise their operations and cut carbon emissions under a new loan scheme launched by the Welsh government and delivered…