All from last 24 hours BEEFHow a suckler farmer works with nature to improve resilienceCornish farmer Jonathan Chapman has shaped his suckler herd to work in harmony with the natural environment, building a system that balances productivity with sustainability. Farming 350ha (865 acres) alongside… TRACTORSUpdated Claas Xerion 12 capable of semi-autonomous drivingA clutch of powertrain and digital technology upgrades are being released for the biggest tractors in the Claas range, including autonomous working – albeit with an operator in the driving… LAND MARKETS£45m-plus price tag for farm estate with 31 dwellingsA substantial farming estate with 1,149 acres of ring-fenced arable land is on the market at offers in excess of £45m. The Edgcote Estate on the Northamptonshire/Oxfordshire border has considerable… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: What farmers need from new Welsh governmentFinally, a change has happened in Wales. For all of my adult life, the Welsh government has been run by Labour and, as is well documented, many farmers think Labour… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Chicken campaign is one in the eye for beefIt’s sad when your cultural references become outdated, and I’m well in the midst of being left behind. If I mention a TV programme or musician from my youth, let… OPINIONEditor's View: Politicians blind to end of cheap food eraNews of this week discussions between the Treasury and retailers over voluntary price caps on key groceries is another dispiriting insight into the lack of serious attention food policy is… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarming in spotlight as Hawkstone choir heads to BGT semisFarmer-based singing sensation the Hawkstone Farmers Choir is set to return to the nation’s TV screens this weekend (Saturday 23 May), as the live semi-finals of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent… BUSINESSFarm opportunities from new trade deal with Gulf statesA major trade deal has been agreed between the UK and the Gulf Co-operation Council, estimated to be worth £3.7bn each year. The Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) is made up… NEWSRail crash tractor driver followed rules, inquiry findsA rail signaller forgot a train was approaching before giving a tractor driver permission to cross the tracks moments before a collision in rural Herefordshire, investigators have found. The Rail… NEWSNo Falls Week highlights deadly risks on farmsFarmers are being urged to take extra care when working at height as figures reveal that falls remain among the leading causes of deaths and serious injuries in agriculture. The… ENVIRONMENTWelsh farmers boost farm plastics recycling by 63%A south Wales farm plastics recycling scheme has exceeded expectations after collecting more than 300t of agricultural waste in just six months. Between July and December 2025, more than 200… NEWSGillian Martin handed key Scotland rural affairs roleFirst minister John Swinney has appointed Gillian Martin as Scotland’s new cabinet secretary for climate action and rural affairs. Ms Martin replaces Mairi Gougeon following her departure from frontline politics…
