All from last 24 hours FEED AND NUTRITIONHow one farm is trialling a regen approach to forage maizeFaced with a reliance on maize but driven by a commitment to regenerative farming principles, Lucy and Rob Noad set out to prove that maize can be grown more sustainably.… OPINIONOpinion: A 'Wild' group can help farming women prosperThe UN has declared 2026 the Year of the Woman Farmer. So let’s start with the good news. It’s been 85 years since the first woman graduated in agricultural science… CULTIVATORSPottinger adds harrow option to Plano shallow cultivatorA heavy-duty harrow is one of several new optional extras available on Pottinger’s high-speed Plano shallow tine cultivator. The three-row toolbar is designed to bolt in place of the rear… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHow farmers can avoid mistakes in HMRC tax inspectionsWith HMRC under pressure to increase revenue in the face of rising government borrowing costs, many farmers are likely to get their first-ever tax inspection. Five thousand extra inspectors will… TAXFarm groups seek IHT changes as Finance Bill progressesFarm organisations are pressing for further changes to the government’s farm inheritance tax plans, as the Finance Bill reaches its crucial “report stage” in the House of Commons on Wednesday… BUSINESSHeating oil and haulage hit by Middle East conflictFarmers and rural businesses are facing a surge in fuel and transport costs as the conflict in the Middle East drives volatility in global oil markets, prompting warnings of a… NEWSEssex farmers warned over pothole repair scamFarmers across north Essex are being warned to stay alert after a spate of aggressive scams in which criminals posing as road workers demand huge sums for work farmers never… BREXITFarmers warned to prepare now for EU trade resetFarmers and agri-food businesses are being urged to start preparing for major changes to UK-EU trade rules. This comes as ministers push ahead with a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS)… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 295: Iran war impact on UK fertiliser and fuelAs war spreads across the Middle East, we look at the implications for UK farmers – including the impact on fertiliser, fuel and food security. In a volatile market, we…
