All from last 24 hours MILK PRICESMuller puts more milk producers on 12 months' noticeA number of dairy farmers supplying Muller in North Wales and Scotland have been issued with 12 months’ notice to their supply contracts, and been told their last milk collections… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 298: MPs launch farm profit campaignIn this episode, an influential group of MPs launches a campaign to boost farm profitability. The Labour Rural Research Group has already had some success persuading the government to ease… CROP MANAGEMENTWinter crops in positive condition, AHDB report confirmsThe UK wheat crop looks to be much improved this year, with 82% of winter wheat currently classed as in either good or excellent condition, despite wet conditions over winter… PARTNERSHIPSSainsbury's offers five-year supply contracts to more farmersSupermarket Sainsbury’s is widening the range and extending the number of producers covered by long-term contracts in a move to bring more stability to its supply chain. The multiple retailer… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGlasshouse growers to be hit by massive hike in electric feesVegetable growers are urgently seeking relief from higher electricity standing charges, set to take effect from 1 April 2026. Horticultural businesses are already facing substantial costs due to conflict in… HEALTH AND WELFAREAuctioneer dismay at Holyrood's approach to bluetonguePlans to reintroduce movement restrictions on livestock to Scotland this summer have prompted concern among auctioneers, who warn the measures could disrupt trade during a key period for the sector.… CONTRACTOR COMMENTContractor Comment: Static Orkel baler arrives at R&L AnthonyFarmers Weekly heads to the Vale of Glamorgan to meet up withoutfit R&L Anthony Contracting, fronted by David Anthony and wife Emma. We find out about the contractor's main enterprises,… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERWhy micronutrition is essential for nitrogen use efficiencyUnderstanding how nitrogen is processed inside the plant highlights the crucial role of micronutrition in optimising nitrogen use. Nitrogen assimilation is fundamental to plant development, and depending on the form… ASSESSING PERFORMANCEMilk production and herd health gains rise, finds NMR reportDairy farmers are making significant gains in milk yield and fertility, while mastitis levels continue to fall, indicating higher production efficiency and a healthier national herd. The latest National Milk… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Sunshine, fert spreading and photosynthesisThis is my favourite season of the year, with autumn being a close second. To see new life evolving, with the birds pairing up and the light nights returning –… OPINIONOpinion: Lack of opportunity for young farmers blights ScotlandLand and Freedom was the battle cry of the early 1900’s Mexican revolutionary Emilliano Zapata. Still a symbol for Mexico’s farmers today, his words also ring true for UK farming,…
