All from last 24 hours FARM POLICYHigh Court ruling on gene editing puts SPS deal at riskGovernment negotiators seeking a “carve out” in ongoing EU-alignment talks to allow the continued development of gene-edited crops could be on the back foot following a recent High Court ruling.… VARIETY SELECTIONCereals 2026: Milling wheat offers premiums with lower inputsLincolnshire seed merchant Cope launched its new winter wheat variety at the Cereals 2026, offering growers an opportunity to earn milling premiums without the high inputs. The new variety Chessum is… SPRAYING AND SPREADINGCereals 2026: First-time entrant picks up top sprayer awardScott Harrod has been crowned the 2026 Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year (Fsooty) at this week’s Cereals event – success at the first attempt for the Norfolk-based farmworker. The… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTHow grazing app cuts time taken to measure grass by 75%A smartphone app is cutting the time it takes to walk the grazing platform by using a camera to scan paddocks. Instead of typically spending three to four hours plonking… SOILSNo-till farm evolves to combat frequent floodingFrequent flooding, poor arable prices and a desire to share knowledge with others is driving on-farm change for Tess Lincoln and her husband Tom. Their Leicestershire farm has a history… PULSESCereals 2026: Pea and bean guide helps growers monitor cropsA pea and bean benchmarking guide to help pulse growers assess crop development, optimise management decisions and improve crop performance has been published at the Cereals event by partners in… TAXWhy valuation preparation is key under new IHT relief regimeThe new limits on agricultural property relief or business property relief from inheritance tax mean there’s a lot more valuation work when a death happens than under the previous regime.… PLANNING PERMISSIONPlanning battle threatens future of buffalo farmA Staffordshire farmer says his diversified livestock business faces an uncertain future after failure to secure the necessary planning permissions has left him with six months to remove several buildings… DRILLINGHow wider-row spacing may offer more resilient croppingWider-row spacing could offer arable farmers the opportunity to establish a more resilient cropping system. Farmers Weekly hears the latest advice from machinery specialist Horsch and rounds-up the pros and…
