All from last 24 hours FARM POLICYVideo: Farage outlines Reform UK's pitch to farmersAs Reform UK’s national tour promoting its local elections campaign gets into gear, Nigel Farage spoke to Farmers Weekly about the party’s growing support among farmers. During the interview, Mr… TRACTORS11 new Valtra S376 tractors – JSE’s buying decision revealedFor some businesses, buying a new tractor is a blue-moon event, others might stretch to one or two a year, but precious few will have landed 11 in a single… BUSINESSNew income data confirms squeeze on cereal farmsFarm incomes on cereal farms in England were at their lowest level on record for the year to February 2026, according to new estimates from Defra. Average farm business income… NEWSTrail cameras target rural crime hotspots in EssexEssex Police are deploying solar-powered trail cameras funded by confiscated criminal assets across rural crime hotspots to deter offences, gather evidence and support farmers. The Rural Engagement Team has introduced… NEWSEx-Scotland Food & Drink boss becomes Red Tractor chiefPaul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of the UK’s largest food and farm assurance scheme, Red Tractor, at a pivotal moment for the organisation and the wider farming sector.… BUSINESSTrewithen Dairy to rebrand as Cornish Dairy CoTrewithen Dairy is to rebrand as the Cornish Dairy Co this April. This will mark a new chapter for the well-known craft dairy producer as it looks to strengthen its… ARABLESFI26: What options are open to arable farmers?For growers who were locked out when the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) closed abruptly last March, the government’s February announcement on the scheme will have come as a relief. While… LIVESTOCKWhat to do if you have trespassers on your livestock farmVideos made by animal rights activists and shared on social media pose reputational risks to agriculture, but the physical presence of activists on your farm adds another layer of complexity.… BUSINESSHow diversifying into glamping can boost farm business incomeFarmers are adapting to financial pressures on food production by diversifying into the growth market of glamping, capitalising on their special rural settings to generate a profitable income stream. Data… LAND MARKETSEstates market faces drop in buyer interestThe raft of new legislation in the rental sector, along with other factors, is stifling buyer interest in farming estates, with some failing to sell and others changing hands at… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Anti-inflammatories prove their worth in herdThe cows had a real wobble at the beginning of February. We’ve put it down to a winter dysentery but can’t be really sure. We typically have three or four… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Rugby, banter and hedging: A farmer's fixI’ve done a few things that have improved my mental wellbeing lately. Admittedly, the experts might not prescribe going to a rugby match with old Harper Adams friends, drinking way… OPINIONEditor's View: Upheaval for farming likely in May electionsThere is a well-worn phrase in political circles about how one should interpret the many, many things that come out of the mouth of US president Donald Trump. The media,…
