All from last 24 hours CROP MANAGEMENTWinter crops in positive condition, AHDB report confirmsThe UK wheat crop looks to be much improved this year, with 82% of winter wheat currently classed as in either good or excellent condition, despite wet conditions over winter… PARTNERSHIPSSainsbury's offers five-year supply contracts to more farmersSupermarket Sainsbury’s is widening the range and extending the number of producers covered by long-term contracts in a move to bring more stability to its supply chain. The multiple retailer… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGlasshouse growers to be hit by massive hike in electric feesVegetable growers are urgently seeking relief from higher electricity standing charges, set to take effect from 1 April 2026. Horticultural businesses are already facing substantial costs due to conflict in… CONTRACTOR COMMENTContractor Comment: Static Orkel baler arrives at R&L AnthonyFarmers Weekly heads to the Vale of Glamorgan to meet up withoutfit R&L Anthony Contracting, fronted by David Anthony and wife Emma. We find out about the contractor's main enterprises,… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERWhy micronutrition is essential for nitrogen use efficiencyUnderstanding how nitrogen is processed inside the plant highlights the crucial role of micronutrition in optimising nitrogen use. Nitrogen assimilation is fundamental to plant development, and depending on the form… ASSESSING PERFORMANCEMilk production and herd health gains rise, finds NMR reportDairy farmers are making significant gains in milk yield and fertility, while mastitis levels continue to fall, indicating higher production efficiency and a healthier national herd. The latest National Milk… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Sunshine, fert spreading and photosynthesisThis is my favourite season of the year, with autumn being a close second. To see new life evolving, with the birds pairing up and the light nights returning –… OPINIONOpinion: Lack of opportunity for young farmers blights ScotlandLand and Freedom was the battle cry of the early 1900’s Mexican revolutionary Emilliano Zapata. Still a symbol for Mexico’s farmers today, his words also ring true for UK farming,…
