All from last 24 hours FARM POLICYFarmers warn glyphosate ban could drive up food pricesPotential restrictions on glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent could increase food prices and threaten domestic crop production, according to new farmer-led data from United Oilseeds. A survey of 767… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES'Cost of farming crisis' is emerging, farmers warnedBritish farmers are facing “one of the most challenging margin environments in years” as the gap between rising input costs and falling output widens, suggesting that a “cost of farming… BUSINESSAHDB shutting down Farmbench data service in SeptemberThe AHDB has confirmed it will close its Farmbench benchmarking service on 30 September 2026, citing falling levy income and the need to prioritise investment in new digital tools. The… TENANCIES AND RENTSScots tenants risk huge repair bills under post-lease clausesThe Scottish Tenant Farmers Association is urging tenants to consider removing post-lease agreements (PLAs) during upcoming rent reviews, warning the arrangements can leave farmers exposed to major renewal costs for… BUSINESSMull Slaughterhouse launches new livestock collection serviceA slaughterhouse and butchery service on the Scottish Isle of Mull is launching a livestock collection service to help remote farmers and crofters access local processing without arranging their own… FARM POLICYTB and environmental regulations put pressure on NI farmersA combination of stricter regulations, limited bovine-TB controls, planning constraints, and tight margins are all adding to concerns for farm businesses in Northern Ireland. These frustrations came to a head… COMMUNITYMetal bull to raise funds for heart and MND charitiesA County Durham farmer is taking a metal sculpture of a bull on tour this summer to raise money for two charities, after health problems forced him to step back… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTHow to start rotational grazing with beef and sheepBetter grazing management has allowed the Berry family to expand their sheep and beef enterprise without the need to take on additional land. A series of measures, including rotational grazing… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTWhy changes to farm businesses need to heed separation rulesMany farm businesses are undergoing restructuring, and changes must be carefully planned so that tax, succession and family objectives are achieved without unintended consequences. One of these is the possibility… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: It’s going to be ‘death by houmous’With spring drilling now complete, our attention has been diverted to inter-row hoeing our organic winter crops and mowing fertility leys for the first time to knock a few overzealous… 4X4SRevamped KGM Musso Rhino pickup gets fresh lookThe Musso Rhino pickup has been given a thorough makeover by manufacturer KGM (formerly SsangYong) with fresh styling, material upgrades and driving aid tech updates designed to add to the…
