Fraud in beef supply chain identified as ‘emerging threat’
Fraudulent entry of cattle into the beef supply chain has been identified by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as an “emerging threat” in its latest report
National Trust to reclaim farm from tenant farmers
Tenant farmers in Devon have been left angry and frustrated over National Trust plans to reclaim the farm for diverse purposes. Andrew and Kate Lamont,
Bullish global poultry demand lifts farmgate prices
A global surge in demand for poultrymeat has helped to drive broiler prices up in Europe throughout the summer months. EU broiler prices averaged 277.75
Red tape pressure lifts Irish cow culling 10%
More evidence of tighter cattle supplies is coming out of Ireland, where beef and dairy dispersals are rife. Irish Food Board data show a 25,820-head
Bluetongue cases continue to surge across England
Bluetongue cases in livestock in England have risen to similar levels as seen in the previous outbreak in November 2023, according to official government
Organic farm takes a break to build up soil fertility
Hampshire organic grower Tim May is putting three-quarters of his arable land into new environmental schemes to boost soil fertility and improve his busy
Busy maize harvest expected with acreage up
Wider drilling windows and crop flexibility have meant more maize has been drilled this year, after one of the wettest cereal drilling campaigns in living
2 farms' autumn drilling plans after last year's wet weather
As the impact of last season’s challenging growing season remains firmly in farmers minds. Farmers Weekly catches up with three farmers to find out about
Farmer Focus: Data must help prove how good British beef is
British farmers are rightly proud of what they do and how they go about their business. We are, as a whole, adaptive, compassionate, productive and
Game Changers - John and Paul Cherry, the regen farmers
At a glance Founders of Groundswell festival and conference Pioneering uptake of regenerative farming in UK Innovative approach to farming – challenging
Nature envoy must work with farmers to restore countryside
Any nature envoy appointed by the government must work closely with people who live and work in rural areas to improve the environment, the Countryside
Chinese maker offers budget tractor and implement tyres
Another range of “value” agricultural tyres has become available in Britain, as Chinese and Indian manufacturers continue to target Europe for increased
Efra committee chairman promises inquiry in ag spending
A full investigation into government spending on agriculture is a top priority for the new Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) committee, according
Oilseeds sector holds summit to discuss future of crop in UK
More than 50 industry representatives met this week to discuss how they can “reboot” the UK’s oilseeds sector after several challenging years and a
Lib Dems back small farmers over "botched" ELM rollout
Transitioning from the old CAP to the new Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes had been “botched”, leaving small and tenanted farmers in a
Defra leaves farmers ‘in limbo’ over green scheme rollout
Farmers and landowners in Higher Tier agri-environment schemes are facing uncertainty as they lack a clear pathway into the newer Environmental Land
Final push to complete challenging Scottish harvest
As harvest wraps up for many in the South of the country, combines continue to roll in the North. Yields are still proving to be mixed, with most crops
Inconsistencies in border checks 'crippling' meat industry
Varying standards of both physical checks and paperwork requirements for meat products at the UK’s border control posts (BCPs) are causing major issues
Kioti bids to undercut rivals with 140hp HX tractor
Name an up-and-coming East Asian tractor manufacturer that starts with K and has a penchant for orange paint. The Pointless answer, for fans of the BBC's
6 tips on how to carry out faecal egg counts
Using faecal egg counts to determine whether lambs require dosing through the growing season is a great step in informing a flock’s wormer strategy. This
Farmer Focus: Answers found in changing my approach to soil
My first Farmers Weekly column... How exciting! Hopefully, this opportunity will provide some informative food for thought; or at least give you
Expert advice to improve soil fertility post-harvest
As harvest wraps up across the country, farmers are turning their attention to autumn crop nutrition and soil organic matter levels, where the use of a
Opinion: What will the regenerative farming 'standard' be?
I was asked to speak at a local sustainability group’s monthly meeting earlier this year. They are an active bunch, caring for common spaces, planting
Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2024: Winners revealed
The winners of 2024 Britain’s Fittest Farmer (BFF) competition have been crowned after an intense final at Tom Kemp’s Farm Fitness Centre in Essex. The
Inheritance tax fears prompt sales of farmland
Expected changes to inheritance tax treatment in the autumn budget on 30 October have already started to encourage some landowners to put their land up