Articles published in the last 30 days All from last 30 days NEWSNFU calls for support to protect farms from extreme weatherThe NFU has urged ministers to do more to help farmers cope with increasingly frequent droughts and floods, as the UK marked 50 years since the drought of 1976. Scientists… BUSINESSScottish farmers face autumn wait for FFIS 2026 detailsScottish farmers hoping for fresh details on the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) at this week’s Royal Highland Show have been left disappointed after ministers confirmed an announcement is still… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESScottish beef and lamb sector eyes £350m growth boostScottish livestock producers could help generate an additional £350m in output and £100m in economic value by 2032, according to new research highlighting strong consumer support for home-produced red meat.… CROP SELECTIONEU lawmakers vote to commercialise gene-edited cropsThe European Parliament has given the green light to the future commercialisation of gene-edited crops, bringing EU legislation closer to rules that already apply in the UK. In a vote… 4X4SOn test: Toyota Hilux - better looks but same old drivetrainTwo new Hilux double-cab pickups have joined the battery of Asian exports raining down on the UK. The ninth generation of Toyota’s venerable stalwart includes four-cylinder diesel derivatives built in… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTWhy people insurance should be in the farm business planMore farmers are insuring against death and illness, whether for themselves and their families or for employees, or for both. The inheritance tax relief (IHT) changes have prompted many with… COLLEGESNew agriculture BTEC aims to open farming careers to pupilsA school on the Scottish-English border is introducing a new agriculture BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) qualification in a bid to encourage more young people to pursue farming and… LIVESTOCKHow biomarkers can help uncover hidden flock health issuesAs poultry production systems become increasingly data driven, producers are generating more information than ever before – but turning those figures into practical management decisions remains a challenge. While modern… COMMUNITYRsabi raise more than £14,000 through football fundraiserScottish farming charity the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rsabi) has successfully raised more than £14,000 through a “Farmer Football” tournament. Twelve teams took part in the seven-side tournament at… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: This year's mighty blackgrass battleI hope everyone has had some meaningful moisture recently. It has certainly made a difference here. This year, blackgrass in the oats was flowering by 10 April, most of it… NEWSClarkson reveals cancer diagnosis in series finaleTelevision presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer during filming of the fifth series of Clarkson’s Farm. The diagnosis is… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFuel and fertiliser prices drop on possible US-Iran dealGlobal commodity markets have gone into overdrive this week following news of a potential US-Iran deal to end the war. The deal, which could result in the reopening of the… SHEEPFarmers to be paid more as wool prices climbSheep farmers are set to receive better returns for fleeces this year, with wool prices up considerably as a result of tight global supplies. Wool values lifted more than 10%… WILDLIFEDartmoor pony fears reignite grazing row with Natural EnglandFears that Dartmoor could lose large numbers of its semi‑wild ponies have reignited tensions over grazing policy, despite assurances from Natural England and Defra that no cull is planned. Concern… DAIRYHeat-stress strategies for grazing cows tested in NZ herdsFinding ways to mitigate heat stress for cows at grass each summer is posing an increasing challenge as spells of high temperatures become commonplace. But next year, there will be… CROP WATCHCrop Watch: Late beet emergence and cereal leaf roller mothThis week, the key topics include 10-week delayed sugar beet emergence, the first season since the 1960s managing potato disease without mancozeb and wheat fields in the East seeing damage… CROP SELECTIONCereals 2026: Higher growing costs shape autumn croppingAutumn drilling plans were being finalised at Cereals as growers looked for ways to cope with the greater volatility, increased risk and cost pressures caused by the Iran conflict and… 4X4SIneos Grenadier combines Fieldmaster and Trialmaster specsFancy a Grenadier 4x4 but can’t decide between craggy off-roader and plush interior specs? Then prevaricate no more because Ineos Automotive has come up with the perfect solution – a… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Fine silage weather kept tedding to minimumAs usual, there has been plenty going on. May saw us inseminate 384 cows in the first three weeks to give us a submission rate of 95%. Heifers were all… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESVolatile markets put grain-selling tactics in the spotlightAn increasingly volatile global marketplace can have a considerable impact on farm profitability, with huge swings in wheat prices seen throughout the past year. Ex-farm feed wheat values collected by… COMPLIANCEMeat suppliers say FSA ignoring High Court ruling on chargesMeat suppliers have accused the Food Standards Agency of being “in denial” of a recent High Court ruling that some of its charges are unlawful, criticising it for pressing ahead… COMPLIANCEHigh levels of trust in UK food, Red Tractor survey revealsBritish consumers continue to place high levels of trust in UK food and farming, but most admit they do not fully understand how food is produced, according to the latest… ARABLEAustralia weighs fate of paraquat ahead of key rulingAustralia’s pesticide regulator is expected to rule later this summer on the future of paraquat, as pressure mounts from health campaigners calling for the herbicide to be banned. The Australian… COMMUNITYWhy Clarkson's Farm star has launched Only Farmers appDiversified farmers looking to find more customers have a new ally in the online fight for attention: Clarkson’s Farm star Lisa Hogan. She and her son, Wolfe Bentinck, have launched… HOUSING AND HANDLINGWhy pig housing upgrades could unlock major efficiency gainsA fresh look at pig housing will be essential if producers are to meet the environmental, welfare and labour pressures increasingly facing the sector, according to a new report. Rethinking… More articles
