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FARM POLICY

Bradshaw demands urgent bovine TB plan

Farmers need a bovine TB eradication plan they “believe can deliver”, NFU president Tom Bradshaw warned Defra, as frustration boiled over at the union’s annual conference. In a blunt message…

TRACTORS

Punchy new John Deere 8RX 540 maxes out at 634hp

John Deere reckons it has produced the world’s most powerful rigid-frame tractor. The wheeled 8R 540 and four-track 8RX equivalent are rated to a maximum output of 594hp, rising to…

FARM POLICY

Sustainable Farming Scheme application window set to open

Farmers in Wales will be able to apply for funding under the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) from Monday 2 March. Those seeking direct support in 2026 must decide at…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Analysis: Milk price crash tests dairy resilience

With farmgate milk prices down by more than a quarter since the autumn, dairy producers are dealing with a margin squeeze few producers have experienced at this pace. Since October,…

WORKSHOP SKILLS

Inventions Comp 2026: Low-cost tools and attachments

Farmers have been busy in their workshops getting creative with clever tools and attachments to make life easier and save cash. We round up some of the best of these…

BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2026 opens for entries

Britain’s Fittest Farmer is back for 2026 and has opened for entries. Qualifying heats are scheduled for June at the Lincolnshire Show and the Cereals event (being held this year…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

6 tips on producing grass silage at optimal dry matter

Good-quality grass silage is the foundation of the winter ration for livestock, and throughout the year for housed systems. A key metric for achieving the best intakes and performance from…

DIVERSIFICATION

How business rate changes will affect alternative enterprises

Defra estimates about 72% of farm businesses in England had some diversified activity in 2024-25. Farm shops, cafés and specialist dining experiences, storage units and renewable energy were – and…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Major flood erodes soil and flattens fences

With blue sky, sunshine and hard, frosty ground providing a pleasant view through the office window, it’s hard to believe we have endured more than two months of absolute weather…

WORKSHOP SKILLS

Inventions Comp 2026: Seed bag lifter speeds drill filling

Hamish Watson has been highly commended. There’s no need to tie up a telehandler during drilling season at Hamish Watson’s farm in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, as his tractor has all it…

FARM POLICY

Bradshaw wins second term as NFU president

Tom Bradshaw has been elected as NFU president for a second term, reaffirming confidence in his leadership during a challenging period for British agriculture. Mr Bradshaw, a fourth-generation arable farmer…