All from last 24 hours INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESHeating oil crisis deepens as ministers consider supportThe heating oil crisis affecting rural households and farm businesses has intensified, with the competition watchdog launching an investigation into suppliers and ministers preparing targeted support for those most exposed… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 296: Latest farm income figuresUK cereal farmers earn less than the minimum wage, according to the latest government figures. Why environmental payments aren’t delivering for growers and livestock producers. See also: Probcast weather app… PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSWelsh government launches farm loan schemeWelsh farming businesses will be able to access affordable finance to modernise their operations and cut carbon emissions under a new loan scheme launched by the Welsh government and delivered… DAIRYAdvice on balancing fibre and concentrates in dairy dietsDairy farmers who capitalise on a positive milk-to-feed-price ratio by upping concentrates in herd diets risk triggering acidosis and other metabolic issues if they fail to consider fibre. Although milk… TECHNOLOGYProbcast weather app gives growers insights into rain riskTechnology start-up Catchment AI has developed a weather forecasting app that gives farmers more insight into the likelihood of heavy rain showers. Like other providers of this type, Probcast analyses… ARABLEEast Yorkshire mixed farmer joins productivity trialEast Yorkshire arable farmer Adam Hayward is the new Hutchinsons Helix Technology Demonstration farm host, who hopes taking part in further trial work will help maximise farm productivity. Adam runs… CRIMECornish farmers devastated by £120 sheep worrying fineA Cornish farming family have been left devastated after a court imposed a £120 fine on a dog owner following an attack on their flock. Three dogs chased sheep belonging… BUSINESSLong-term farm business plans and investment in goldFor farmers and landowners, long-term thinking is second nature. Decisions aren’t just about the next season, they’re about safeguarding a legacy, building resilience, and protecting what matters for the years… YOUNG FARMERSAlice Littlewood: Young adults need to know 'real food' factsWalk around a supermarket and, chances are, you’ll see more plastic wrap than actual food in most people’s trolleys. Boxes and boxes of frozen, beige, processed foods, or plastic-wrapped strawberries…
