Breeding ewes up £20 plus as money flows uphill
A buoyant summer lamb trade has been a rising tide that has lifted all ships in the autumn breeding sheep rings, putting hill breeds £20 up on the year.
Researchers granted £2.2m to trial gene-edited wheat
Researchers in the UK have been awarded £2.2m to trial a precision-bred wheat variety which could lead to the development of more sustainable farming
How to bounce back from bad weather and drop in farm support
Labelled as a perfect storm, declining support payments, a new government, extreme weather and market disruption have combined to cause uncertainty and
Steve Reed to announce review of Defra regulations
Defra secretary Steve Reed is due to announce a new review of the department’s regulations, with a view to putting economic growth at the heart of its
Crop Watch: Slow wheat drilling progress and slug pressure
As we enter the main wheat drilling season, progress is slow, with very variable field conditions. In the North, the late havest has resulted in drilling
Benefits of topping silage clamps with fodder beet
Topping clamps of maize or grass silage with a layer of fodder beet can provide a ready-made total mixed ration without the challenges sometimes
Farmer Focus: Gene editing is certainly not for me
It saddens me to see gene editing in this country. I am a firm believer in epigenetics, which is why I keep my own farm-saved seed, so I can return it to
Rugged Orec ride-on mower clears scrub in difficult areas
Part go-kart, part ride-on mower, Orec’s Rabbit RM952 brushcutter can slash through head-high scrub growing in awkward areas and on sloping terrain. An
Opinion: Progressive budget mustn't hammer 'real' farmers
It is just a few weeks until the new government’s highly-anticipated budget is finally revealed. It will be almost 15 years since the last time a Labour
5 minutes with...Hadley Glover, YFC vice-chair
Hadley Glover, is a 19-year-old based in Kent who is making waves as one of the youngest vice chairs in the Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFC) movement.
EU proposes delay to deforestation regulations on feed
The livestock sector has largely welcomed a proposed delay to EU legislation which could impact on UK meat exports and supplies of feed ingredients, such
Survey shows mental health benefits of YFC
A National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) survey has shown that members feel welcome and safe in Young Farmers’ Clubs, despite ongoing
Livestock farmers battle bad weather to bring in maize
Livestock farmers are facing significant challenges with this year’s maize harvest due to poor weather conditions and the late sowing of crops. The
Flood-hit farmer hits out at EA 'incompetence'
Lincolnshire arable farmer Henry Ward has accused the Environment Agency of incompetence after it failed to repair several breaches of riverbanks
Managing soils to withstand wet winters and dry summers
Farmers could bolster production and farm resilience by focusing on soil health, rather than blaming the weather, soil type and location for waterlogging
New reports reveal arable's impact on the environment
Two new reports are being said to provide a clear roadmap for improving soil health, reducing carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity, while also
Maize Watch: What to do if frost hits before harvest
Timing the maize harvest after a cold spell should be informed by close crop inspection and leaf colour. This is according to Neil Groom, manager of
Plug-in Hybrid Ford Ranger pickup on road for spring 2025
Ford has officially launched its Ranger Plug-In Hybrid pickup, which will deliver considerably more power and lower emissions than its diesel-burning
James Herrick: Wisdom from inside and outside agriculture
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to hear many pearls of wisdom from inside and outside of agriculture. Many have stuck with me and been
FSA sheep slaughter survey shows high hygiene levels
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (Aims) has praised the findings of a recent Food Standards Agency (FSA) study investigating microbiological
OSR growers advised to check crops for phoma
Oilseed rape growers have been advised to check crops for phoma, with the first three weeks of October being critical for managing the disease. The AHDB
Photo of the Week: Tractor-mad toddlers derail photoshoot
Four-ear-old Henry insisted he, his brother Charlie, aged two and cousin Sophia, aged one, were pictured on their tractors when a photographer came to the
Farmer Focus: I committed the stockman’s cardinal sin
In a minute the sheep farmers will be screaming “No! Why did you say it?” At the beginning of September, I committed the utmost stupidity as a shepherd. I
Galloway national park opponents allege dirty tricks
Campaigners opposing the Scottish government's plan for a Galloway National Park have condemned what they describe as a “dirty tricks” campaign by
AVR upgrades its crop handling conveyor offering
AVR has launched a new conveyor that offers potato and other root-crop growers a more flexible, user-friendly and higher-capacity option that its