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FARM POLICY

Analysis: Tight Holyrood race raises stakes for Scots farming

Scottish farming heads into the 2026 Holyrood election against a backdrop of uncertainty over future funding and agricultural policy, with polling pointing towards a fragmented parliament. Latest surveys show the…

MILK PRICES

Milk prices show first signs of market turnaround

Several major milk processors have committed to either maintaining or lifting farmgate milk prices in the coming weeks, despite large volumes of milk both in the domestic market and at…

FARM POLICY

New UFU president highlights water pollution responsibilities

County Derry/Londonderry suckler beef and egg producer John McLenaghan has been elected as the new president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), replacing previous incumbent William Irvine, who had held…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Machines, technology and software farmers find invaluable

Every farmer has a favourite piece of kit or technology on the farm. What is making a difference on the Arable Insights farmer panel’s farms? See also: Arable Insights farmers’…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Place your bets on a thin crop this election

Not sure which box to mark in the upcoming elections? Here’s my ever-so-serious pin-stickers guide to the runners and riders, along with the odds of me voting for them. See…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Free expert advice and workshops at Arable Insights Live

Arable Insights Live is a new one-day event from Farmers Weekly, designed to equip growers and agronomists with the tools and information they need to improve productivity and enhance sustainability.…

LAND MARKETS

Surge of land and farm launches as spring market picks up

A host of land and farms are on offer across the UK as the spring market picks up. We take a look at some of the newcomers to the market. See…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Lameness lessons to learn before next lambing

The March lambing group lambed well, with ewes in good condition, good strong lambs and plenty of milk. The downside: having to pull more lambs than usual with heads and…

4X4S

UK start-up Primus offers tailor-made waterproof seat covers

For those keen to keep their pickup, van or tractor seats free from mud and grime, British brand Primus Seat Covers is here to help. This start-up began trading from…

NEWS

Royal Highland Show sparks £551k turnaround for Rhass

The charity behind Scotland’s largest agricultural event, the Royal Highland Show, has returned to profit following several years of significant financial losses. The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland…

OPINION

Editor's View: Let's get farmers and eco lobby on same page

Grappling with the intricacies of the carbon market for a feature in this week’s Business section, I was struck by how much more could have been discussed about whether there…