All from last 24 hours PIGSHow a scoring tool can help close gaps in pig biosecurityBiosecurity is the foundation of disease control on pig farms and a powerful driver of performance. But despite its importance, it can feel abstract on farm, leaving producers unsure what… OPINIONEditor's View: Iran war is yet another food security threatWith less than a week having passed since the US and Israel started bombing Iran, the nation remains gripped by every fresh headline about the conflict and how the effects… ARABLEPrime wheat for stress with one addition to your T0 tank mixBy the time stress is visible in a wheat crop, it can be too late to intervene. Trials from a dry 2025 season show that the biostimulant Scyon offers a… MARKET OPPORTUNITIESArable Insights farmers doubtful about Profitability ReviewFarmers on this year’s Farmers Weekly Arable Insights panel are sceptical that Baroness Minette Batters’ Farming Profitability Review for Defra will significantly affect their future profits. A formal response from… LAND MARKETSMonths of rain hold back spring launchesMonths of sustained rainfall are casting a shadow over many aspects of agriculture, including the farmland market. Spring is always a busy season for new launches and 2026 was set… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Unions, reunions and casual sock-watchingI’m writing this in a trendy café at a bustling Birmingham New Street Station. I like Birmingham a lot. The people are warm and friendly (the lady behind the counter… ARABLEAdvice on protecting farm kit and avoiding GPS theftsThe most recent figures from rural insurer NFU Mutual show an encouraging drop in insurance claims for stolen GPS units, which decreased 71% between 2023-24, from an estimated £4.2m to… PARASITIC DISEASESNematodirus forecast tool puts focus on targeted treatmentSheep farmers are being urged to avoid blanket worming and instead combine a revamped nematodirus hatching forecast with on-farm risk assessment to protect their lambs. Independent sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Frustration as on-farm butchery plans refusedI hope everyone is well. I was hoping I could share some positive news, but it hasn’t worked out that way. The biggest frustration for me is that the factors… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFuel and fertiliser prices soar as Middle East tensions riseFarmers are struggling to obtain key farm inputs, including red diesel and fertiliser, as major global supply-chain disruption hits the agricultural sector. Conflict in the Middle East has caused a… BUSINESSDairy sector leads recovery in organic food marketThe UK organic food and drink market has rebounded, achieving growth in both sales volume and value in the past year. Sales of organic food and drink rose by 4.2%…
