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Farmers face costs crisis as support ‘not working’, MPs warn

Farmers are facing a deepening profitability crisis as MPs warn government support is “not working”, with rising input costs, policy uncertainty and scheme delays squeezing margins. In a Westminster Hall…

FINANCE

Scottish farm profits at £1.5bn record in 2025

Scottish farmers enjoyed a year of record profits in 2025, according to first estimates from the Scottish government, reflecting the dominance of a buoyant beef trade. Total income from farming…

4X4S

Hefty Ford Ranger Super Duty offers 4.5t towing capacity

Ford has introduced a heavyweight Super Duty Ranger pickup that’s slated for UK launch in 2028. The beefed-up truck, which is already on sale in Australia and New Zealand, can…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

FETF 2026 applications given two-week extention

Farmers in England have been given an extra two weeks to apply for funding to invest in new equipment, after the government extended the deadline for the latest round of…

FARM POLICY

High vet costs within SFS options challenged by FUW

Potentially high vet costs and lack of clarity on the actual requirements risk undermining farmer confidence in the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) as the application deadline approaches, the Farmers’ Union…

POULTRY

Poultry housing order to be lifted in Northern Ireland

Free-range poultry producers in Northern Ireland will be able to let their birds out on the range from next Tuesday (5 May), when the mandatory housing order is officially lifted.…

DAIRY

Why cutting dairy carbon footprint starts in the calf shed

For one south-west dairy, cutting carbon is about producing milk more efficiently, starting with the next generation of cows. Two Pools Farm, near Bristol, is one of 50 dairy farms…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Two farmers help test on-farm nitrogen making project

Achieving operational independence from global fertiliser pricing and supply chain risk is a key driver for two farmers who have teamed up to test a new fertiliser technology. Developed by…

VARIETY SELECTION

Wheat variety Arlington gains full Group 1 milling approval

UK Flour Millers has said the winter wheat variety Arlington has been confirmed as a full Group 1 variety, offering growers a new high-performing milling option for the coming season.…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Insurance mistakes that could leave farmers out of pocket

Insurance is a big farm cost and premiums are rising by 5-10% a year, according to latest figures. However, there are multiple reasons why that investment could be worthless at…

WEATHER

Dry April leaves crops reliant on May rain

Arable farmers across England say a very dry April has left crops reliant on May rainfall, warning the coming weeks will be crucial for yields and already tight margins. Soil…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Getting to grips with new employment rules

I was recently scheduled to attend a local employment law event, but it was cancelled after only five businesses registered. Instead, the speaker visited the farm and delivered a one-to-one…

COMMUNITY

Community-owned farm marks 20-year milestone

England’s first community-owned farm is marking 20 years since its landmark rescue, with new plans to expand the model and recruit 1,000 additional shareholders in 2026. Fordhall Organic Farm in…

ENVIRONMENT

Farm emissions fall but progress uneven across England

England’s farms have reduced their environmental footprint over the past decade, although progress remains uneven between regions, new research suggests. A study by Rothamsted Research, examining intensive farming systems across…