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The Westminster government has signalled its intention to phase out carbon dioxide (CO2) stunning in British pig abattoirs, reigniting industry concerns over costs and practicality. Defra's proposals, announced on Monday,…

ARABLE

Why sap-feeding planthoppers are a threat to UK arable farms

Crop diseases spread by sap-feeding insects known as planthoppers are a growing threat to UK arable systems. These pests can spread bacterial plant diseases and are already affecting crops across…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Beet yields down and leafhoppers in the West

The dry autumn comes to an end with a number of storms. Fortunately, the majority of wheat drilling has been completed although emergence has been very patchy. This patchy emergence…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Why climate change adds to septoria threat in wheat

The latest UK climate report from the Met Office points to warmer, wetter weather, which experts say are the ideal conditions for the number-one disease of wheat. Patrick Stephenson, Niab…

SOILS

Earthquake technology helps farmers map soil compaction

A 3D soil-mapping technology, traditionally used to study earthquakes, could help farmers track soil compaction and enhance crop performance. The Earth Rover Program uses seismology, sensors and tiny vibrations to…

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SLURRY AND MANURE MANAGEMENT

Maize growers whose crops suffered this year in the heatwaves and prolonged drought are advised to prepare for these extreme conditions again in 2027, as predicted by the Met Office.…

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CEREAL DRILLS

Kuhn gets into direct drilling with trailed 6m and 8m Apex

Direct drilling enthusiasts have another seeder option to consider with the introduction of Kuhn’s Apex single-disc design. The newcomer will initially be available in 6m and 8m trailed configurations featuring…

CULTIVATORS

Organic farm ditches its plough to improve weed control

Almost a decade after starting the conversion to organic production, Trucketts Hall Farm in Suffolk has begun overhauling its crop establishment system. Marianne and Luke Ashmore, who run the 350ha…

TELEHANDLERS

Relaunched tracked JCB Teleskid outlifts wheeled equivalent

After a brief period off the UK market, the tracked version of JCB’s Teleskid loader is back on sale via JCB Agriculture dealers with the latest in-cab instruments and an…

ATVS AND UTVS

Suzuki adds tracker and immobiliser to protect KingQuad ATVs

Suzuki aims to help thwart would-be ATV thieves by adding tracking and immobilising technology to the Cesar package installed on all KingQuads. The Cesar security system, powered by Datatag, gives…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Becoming a self-employed Agent of NFU Mutual offers the opportunity to grow a local business with the support of an established organisation. For Matthew Gummerson, the role combines commercial responsibility…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Carter Jonas associate Will Hunt of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions department, gives advice…

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Nature is an asset, not an add-on, and its value must be recognised in making farm businesses cost less to run, while also helping them access new income streams. Far…

Opinion

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,…

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Pressure on farm incomes and diminishing financial support for agriculture from governments is not deterring young entrants from choosing to work in the industry. Many of them have no background…

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

At the time of writing, we have just 11ha of wheat left to drill for a neighbour, following potatoes. Our own drilling campaign came to an end on 28 September,…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

On a recent train journey to Birmingham, the whole countryside looked picture perfect: good grass covers in fields, cattle and sheep grazing, fields harvested and being drilled. To the urban…

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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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