All news articles CRIMEHare coursing attacks leave Essex farmer fearing for safetyAn Essex farmer who has suffered more than 200 hare coursing incidents in eight months says he fears for his safety after a series of violent encounters. Matthew Register, an… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Dry crops, mega pruner and land salesWelcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are your markets (opens as PDF). Beef… FARM POLICYAnalysis: Tight Holyrood race raises stakes for Scots farmingScottish farming heads into the 2026 Holyrood election against a backdrop of uncertainty over future funding and agricultural policy, with polling pointing towards a fragmented parliament. Latest surveys show the… FARM POLICYNew UFU president highlights water pollution responsibilitiesCounty Derry/Londonderry suckler beef and egg producer John McLenaghan has been elected as the new president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), replacing previous incumbent William Irvine, who had held… NEWSRoyal Highland Show sparks £551k turnaround for RhassThe charity behind Scotland’s largest agricultural event, the Royal Highland Show, has returned to profit following several years of significant financial losses. The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 302: Best time to buy fertiliser as prices soarAs fertiliser prices soar and supplies tighten due to the Iran war, we examine the best time to lock into the new season market. A 25-year regenerative farm business tenancy… NEWSFarmers face costs crisis as support ‘not working’, MPs warnFarmers are facing a deepening profitability crisis as MPs warn government support is “not working”, with rising input costs, policy uncertainty and scheme delays squeezing margins. In a Westminster Hall… FARM POLICYHigh vet costs within SFS options challenged by FUWPotentially high vet costs and lack of clarity on the actual requirements risk undermining farmer confidence in the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) as the application deadline approaches, the Farmers’ Union… WEATHERDry April leaves crops reliant on May rainArable farmers across England say a very dry April has left crops reliant on May rainfall, warning the coming weeks will be crucial for yields and already tight margins. Soil… ENVIRONMENTFarm emissions fall but progress uneven across EnglandEngland’s farms have reduced their environmental footprint over the past decade, although progress remains uneven between regions, new research suggests. A study by Rothamsted Research, examining intensive farming systems across… HEALTH AND SAFETYFarm deaths rise as April toll reaches fourTwo more farming fatalities have taken April’s death toll to four, highlighting ongoing concerns about the poor safety record across the agricultural sector. On 17 April 2026 in Charnwood, Leicestershire,… ENVIRONMENTHope grows for dairy and beef permitting alternativeA farmer-led alternative to environmental permitting for dairy and beef is gaining traction, with industry leaders increasingly confident a more workable system can be developed. NFU deputy president Paul Tompkins… CRIMETeen crop vandalism sparks police warningPolice have issued a warning after two teenagers caused damage to crops on private farmland in Nottinghamshire, with one appearing before the courts. The incident took place on 14 December… CRIMESeven men charged in hare coursing crackdownSeven men have been charged after police uncovered alleged hare coursing activity involving multiple vehicles, a pursuit on the A303, and the discovery of dead hares and poaching equipment. In… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Old choppers, big drills and CerealsWelcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are your markets (opens… POULTRYAldi invests £1bn in British egg sectorDiscount supermarket Aldi has announced a £1.1bn investment in British egg production over the next five years, as it looks to strengthen supply chains and provide greater certainty for UK… FARM POLICYWelsh election debate sharpens focus on farming policyWith less than a month until voters go to the polls in Wales, agriculture has become a key election issue, with political parties setting out competing visions for the sector.… ENVIRONMENTDefra urged to implement a new soil resilience schemeThe Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) is urging the government to introduce a one-off “soil improvement and resilience scheme” following disruption to fertiliser markets due to the Iran war.… More articles
