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WEATHER

Farmers in England are being reminded that the next Capital Grant scheme will open for applications this Thursday (30 July), with up to £225m available for items and actions that…

CROP SELECTION

How high-protein spring barley can unlock bigger premium

Premiums for spring barley remain weak on the back of low demand from maltsters as consumers, especially younger generations, reduce alcohol consumption. But there could be an emerging market, if…

HARVEST AND CROP STORAGE

A day in the life: Managing 100,000t of grain at PX Farms

Not many farms have a 100,000t grain storage facility on site, but for managing director James Peck of PX Farms, grain storage and processing is a key part of the…

DRILLING

Poor harvest prompts rethink on winter drilling plans

Disappointing yields, high input costs, low prices and increasingly unpredictable weather are prompting some arable farmers to question whether it is worth drilling winter crops this autumn. Machinery experts are…

HARVEST

Harvest 2026: Harvest starts in North and finishes in South

Hampshire In the South East a lot of farmers are finishing this week. “It’s been a real mixed bag,” explains Jonathan Arnold, trading director at Robin Appel. “The heat has…

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LIVESTOCK

Rapidly rising numbers of bluetongue cases (BTV-3) have sparked growing concern among vets and industry leaders, who say this year’s outbreak is proving far more severe than previous seasons. Speaking…

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DIET FEEDERS

Trioliet offers more accurate Solomix feed ration weighing

Livestock mixer-feeder specialist Trioliet has devised a new weighing system for its Solomix tandem-axle models designed to be more accurate and easier to maintain than previous installations. The snappily titled…

SLURRY TANKERS

More carrying capacity for 530hp Vervaet Hydro Trike

A larger tank and new cab are among the improvements to Vervaet’s Hydro Trike 3.0. As before, the third generation of the Dutch firm’s light-treading self-propelled slurry applicator is available…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Summer scorcher sets off baling frenzy

Searing summer heat saw Dan Fabb’s baling fleet thrust into action earlier than ever, forcing a rush on baler prep and hasty arrangement of his six harvest hire tractors. Crops…

CEREAL DRILLS

Erth Panbuster Drill gets low-disturbance legs with coulters

Erth Engineering has unveiled a new combination drill that is inspired by the work of Northern Irish farmer Alistair Craig. A couple of years ago, he cobbled together a versatile…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

There is plenty of money looking for decent-sized commercial farms, but buyers are choosy and easily put off by any problems such as difficult access, buildings needing investment and public…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Below, Kate Bell, partner, Albert Goodman farms and estates team, advises on inheritance tax.  See also:…

Transition section

ENVIRONMENT

Farmers Weekly Transition Farmer Andy Bason has been improving OSR performance through major agronomy changes, and testing lower nitrogen inputs to cut costs and environmental impact. We catch up with…

Opinion

OPINION

“I am here where I would always be”. Those words were among the opening remarks of Wales’s first minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth in a sauna-like tent at the NFU Cymru…

Community

WILL'S WORLD

More than 100 farmers received free cancer health checks at this week's National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event in Malvern, highlighting growing efforts to improve early diagnosis in rural communities.…

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

The news of a significant outbreak of bluetongue in sheep flocks in the South West – as well as sporadic cases in other parts of England including the North West…

WILL'S WORLD

There’s nothing like having to sit through tedious adverts on commercial TV stations to make you appreciate the BBC. Does anyone buy the products they’re peddling? If anything, the majority…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

As I write, the combine (or parts of it) should be heading over to Little Goldsmiths Farm for harvest 2026. This will be the first time I’ve started harvest before…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

It has been a busy time in the run-up to harvest. The silage yielded better than expected, thanks to a bit of rain beforehand. Salisbury Plain is currently very burned…

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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 314: Angela Eagle returns to Defra

What does Dame Angela Eagle’s appointment as Defra secretary mean for UK agriculture? This week, we examine the new secretary of state’s priorities, political influence and ability to secure the…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 313: What to expect from Burnham government

What does an Andy Burnham government mean for UK agriculture? This week, Westminster watcher Jeremy Moody examines the new prime minister’s farming credentials – and whether a land value tax…

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