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UK farmers are reporting delays, uncertainty over payment timelines and lower-than-expected returns from Agreena’s soil carbon scheme, raising fresh questions about how readily such programmes deliver income in a weak…

POTATOES

Rising costs and policy fears dent potato grower confidence

Confidence among British potato growers is under pressure in the short term, with rising costs, labour shortages and policy concerns weighing heavily on business decisions. This is according to a…

ARABLE

FW to lead with farmer‑driven debate at Cereals

Farmers Weekly is taking to the stage at Cereals on 10-11 June 2026 with sessions across the two days covering policy, agronomy, innovation, supply chains and the changing fortunes of…

BARLEY

Whisky slowdown hits Scottish malting barley

Spring barley is the cornerstone of Scottish arable farming, accounting for 50% of all cropping across the country. More than half of this production is destined for the malting industry,…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Bank Holiday heatwave adds to crop stress

This week's sunny spell is helping boost grain fill in winter barley crops, while counties in the South and East are in need of rain to revitalise crop growth. Here's…

Livestock

 

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Diseases such as TB rank alongside costs, rent, and finance as the biggest barriers to growing a sustainable and profitable beef business, closely followed by investment needed to meet legislation…

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ATVS AND UTVS

Kandi adds to electric UTV choice with new distributor

Farm buggy users weighing up a switch from diesel to electric propulsion have another option amongst a growing number of battery-powered UTVs in the Kandi Innovator E10K. The Chinese manufacturer’s…

4X4S

Scamp offers fit-it-yourself body kit for rust-ruined Jimnys

It’s light, compact and scrabbles across rough terrain with mountain-goat agility, but rust-prone bodywork can seriously take the fun out of owning an old Jimny. One way of banishing the…

MACHINERY MAINTENANCE

Kramp streamlines online parts purchases

Direct shipping, as well as a click-and-collect service with local dealerships, are among features of a new initiative enabling farmers, contractors and others to place orders directly with Kramp, the…

TECHNOLOGY

DeLaval develops daily milk solids analysis system

Dairy farmers using DeLaval’s automatic milking system will soon be able to get daily milk solids analysis results instead of relying on periodic manual testing. A new biosensor mounted on…

BUSINESS

Tax relief for investment in farm structures is usually limited to the 3% annual rate offered by the Structures and Buildings Allowance (SBA). At this rate it takes more than…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Below, Andrew Chandler, head of rural agency at Carter Jonas, advises on the ins and outs…

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BIODIVERSITY

The dairy genetic index EnviroCow can deliver environmental benefits on commercial dairy farms with a cumulative potential reduction in carbon footprint of up to 16%, according to a UK study.…

Opinion

OPINION

As the weather improves the countryside fills with walkers, campers and others looking to escape everyday life. Footpaths become busier, lay-bys overflow with campervans, and somewhere, without fail, someone decides…

Community

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farmers in Wales have raised almost £2,000 for Prostate Cymru to help fund awareness campaigns, improve access to testing and treatment, and support men and families affected by prostate cancer.…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, pulling together the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are your markets (opens as PDF).…

OPINION

“How am I gonna be an optimist about this?” The line repeatedly belted out by the Hawkstone Farmers Choir as they sang their way into the final of Britain’s Got…

WILL'S WORLD

I’m no psychologist, but I often wonder if the mental health crisis that’s gripping our society is in large part due to us being bombarded by negative news on a…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

I’m going to start this column with some positives, because in these challenging times, I think it’s important not to forget that it’s rare that everything is rubbish at the…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

May tends to be a quieter time on the farm here. With lambing out of the way and silaging normally starting at the end of the month, it gives us…

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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 307: Carbon cash delays and farm assurance

This week, farmers report delays receiving payments from soil carbon scheme Agreena – with some growers saying they are owed thousands of pounds. We examine the latest Farm Assurance Review…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 306: Hare-coursing clampdown

This week, police pledge tougher action on hare coursing after an Essex farmer suffers almost 200 incidents in eight months. The government unveils plans to slash tariffs on 100 food…

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