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BOVINE TB

How one dairy farmer is getting a grip on bovine TB

A Pembrokeshire dairy farmer who decided a fresh approach was needed to manage bovine TB in his herd has seen promising results by working more closely with his vet and…

COMBINES

Oxbo rolls out sleeker-looking GP6300 pea harvester

A sleeker-looking pea combine available with more digital technology has rolled out of the Fakenham, Norfolk, factory of Oxbo, the Dutch-US specialist in vegetable crop harvesting. The new GP6300, available…

OPINION

Opinion: Water companies can fund positive farm-level action

I remember sitting around the table with our environmental farm adviser when it was announced that the SFI 22 agreements were to be closed early and all agreements ceased. He…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Nature once again delivers the essentials

We have finally been having some very heavy rain bursts in the past couple of weeks, and what a difference it makes. Grass has turned green and cover crops are…

HARVEST AND CROP STORAGE

Sheds or silos? What to consider when upgrading grain storage

Farmers looking to upgrade their grain handling facilities have two main options: invest in a new shed or opt for silos. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Silos offer…

BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2025: Winners revealed

Thirty-six competitors took part in the Britain’s Fittest Farmer finals on 20 September at Jeremy Clarkson’s Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog, in a contest celebrating strength, stamina and mental resilience.…

COMMUNITY

McDonald’s launches young farmers training scheme

McDonald’s UK and Ireland has launched a year-long training programme to support undergraduate students passionate about careers in food, farming and supply chains across the UK and Ireland. The Progressive…

FARM POLICY

FTA's Trailer of Truth rolls into Westminster

Fed-up farmers from across the UK gathered in central London at the weekend with tractors, banners, and a bold message on wheels: “Defra, we’ve had enough.” Led by grassroots campaign…

NEWS

Bakery waste products linked to botulism outbreak

Waste products from a large-scale bakery used in animal feed have been linked to the recent outbreaks of botulism in cattle according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The animal…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 272: Autumn crops ripped up and MPs battle IHT

As growers rip up autumn cropping plans following another challenging season, we look at ways to get the best for your farm business. A new group of rural Labour MPs…

ENVIRONMENT

Kintore-Tealing pylon plan sparks Scottish political row

Controversial plans for a new network of electricity pylons across the Highlands and north-east Scotland have officially been submitted to the Scottish government – triggering fresh criticism from the Scottish…

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Pembrokeshire farmworker killed in telehandler tragedy

The UK farming industry has been rocked by another fatality, after a 34-year-old man died in a telehandler incident in Pembrokeshire – the 18th farm-related death since the start of…

DAIRY

Dairy software systems 'holding back' business progress

Fragmented dairy herd data stored in multiple farm software packages are difficult to analyse and turn into actionable information, say experts, which is hampering farmers' ability to progress their businesses.…