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A commercial poultry farm in Northumberland has become the latest premises affected by bird flu, with an estimated 32,000 free-range laying hens affected. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was…

NUTRITION AND FERTILISER

How foliar N pioneers are cutting inputs without yield loss

Using foliar nitrogen rather than granular or liquid soil-applied nitrogen fertiliser for later-season applications is becoming more popular on some farms, thanks to a combination of aiming to improve nitrogen…

POTATOES

How grower plans to store 5,000t of potato in tough season

Soaring spot potato prices are providing some comfort for growers after two years of difficult trading, but the legacy of this summer’s weather challenges means storing crops will require careful…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Bean drilling and unexpected slug damage

As enter the second half of October, the promised deluge still has not arrived. Cereal drilling is well advanced and wheat emergence in some areas has been protracted and patchy.…

PULSES

How bicropping helps with weed control in pulses

Growing two crops in the same field at the same time has proved to be a valuable tool for managing weeds in pulses for one organic arable farmer. Matt England,…

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BREEDING AND FERTILITY

Dairy farmer Jack Munday has scrutinised every cost to push for greater profit a litre using a system that fits the available resources. This has meant taking every opportunity to…

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WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits Hawkstone Choir's Andy Fussell

Farmer, contractor, haulier, miller, building materials supplier – the multifaceted Andy Fussell runs a similarly diverse fleet of equipment. Oh, and he’s a member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, too.…

BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Ultimate guide to buying a big square baler 2027

This year’s big square baler buyer’s guide features modest changes to manufacturers’ ranges, with Krone having consolidated its UK offering and prices generally increasing across the board. Big square baler…

TRACTORS

On test: New engine and transmission revitalise Fendt 516

Too small for heavy tillage and too dear for livestock-related duties, Fendt’s four-cylinder tractors have traditionally served as backfill for the ever-popular 724.  But the tables are turning. With the…

COMBINES

Ultimate guide to buying a combine 2027

A difficult harvest has left some growers with little appetite for a big machinery bill. Where underwhelming yields have squeezed returns, replacing a combine becomes a harder decision: keep an…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Kate Bell, a partner in Albert Goodman’s farms and estates team, advises on how…

Transition section

NEWS

Farmers who tried to get into the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) and failed due to technical glitches are being given an extended chance to apply. Initially, Defra said it…

Opinion

OPINION

What do Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and Andy Burnham have in common? More than Burnham would probably like to admit. All three are instinctive politicians, drawn to grand gestures and…

Community

WILL'S WORLD

I didn’t grow up on a farm. I didn’t inherit one and I definitely didn’t get a tractor key handed to me on my 16th birthday. People like me who…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome 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’s your markets (opens as…

OPINION

"Bulldozing the moat" is a favourite corporate phrase for when an insurgent company or technology takes on an established company’s competitive advantage. While most boardroom jargon makes my teeth clench,…

WILL'S WORLD

With apologies to Baz Luhrmann and his 1996 song, "Wear Sunscreen", some advice for new ag students. Ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2026, wear hi-vis. If I could…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

The potatoes are slightly better than anticipated in terms of quality and yield. That’s not to say they are going to make any money, but they could definitely be worse.…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Yet again, Lincolnshire seems to be missing all the rain. The turnips went in well and had a nice drink afterwards, but it has been extremely dry ever since. See…

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NEWS

Clarkson's Farm Season 5 official trailer drops

Amazon has released the official trailer for Clarkson’s Farm 5, with the latest instalment promising high-tech machinery, mounting financial pressure and one of the darkest seasons yet for Diddly Squat…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Sheep farmer shares breast cancer survival story

A Ceredigion sheep farmer is sharing her breast cancer experience ahead of World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4 February to encourage rural communities to recognise symptoms and seek medical advice…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 327: Farm tax breaks ahead of Budget

Farm leaders are calling for an urgent rethink of inheritance tax and investment allowances ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October. With farm investment stalling and confidence at a…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 326: Red diesel prices and AI

Soaring diesel prices are putting fresh pressure on farm businesses – and the outlook suggests volatility could continue well into 2027. In this episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast, we…

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