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CRIME

A man whose dogs repeatedly chased, mauled and killed sheep in Northamptonshire has been banned from walking any dog near livestock for seven years, following a string of horrific attacks…

SOILS

4 ways to solve common soil issues on arable farms

Farmers are often swamped with different soil tests, nutrient analysis and data sets that flag up potential limiting factors on farm. After initial observations, how can these results be effectively…

HARVEST

Harvest 2025: Harvest slows as weather becomes more unsettled

Progress has been steady in some regions due to wet weather, while others are running ahead of schedule. Grain quality appears to be holding up well, and growers remain cautiously…

HARVEST

Top UK egg producer shares why harvest remains special

Harvest at one of the UK’s best-known egg producers, Farmlay Eggs in Aberdeenshire, is well under way. Iain Chapman, managing director of the family business, which has a turnover of…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

An in-depth look at stem- and soil-borne diseases in cereals

While foliar diseases often dominate discussions, stem base and root pathogens in cereals require increasing attention as farming systems evolve. Here, we examine the changing dynamics of these diseases. Managing…

Livestock

 

POULTRY

Concern over managing the use of antimicrobials on-farm and a lack of understanding around the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are preventing use of these drugs as standard in treating…

SPRAYERS

Kuhn targets trailed sprayer market with high-capacity Karan

French machinery maker Kuhn has signalled its intent to challenge the big players in the medium to large trailed sprayer market with the launch of the Karan series. Previously, the…

4X4S

On test: Ford Explorer offers speed and comfort – at a price

Ford’s unlikely alliance with rival Volkswagen has spawned a series of electric SUVs, as it looks to replace some of its best-known nameplates – Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, et al –…

TRACTORS

Trelleborg launches UK Tractor Driver of the Year contest

Tractor drivers prepared to pit their skills and experience against each other can shoot for success in a new Tractor Driver of the Year contest. The format for Trelleborg’s competition…

GRASSLAND AND MAIZE EQUIPMENT

ScotGrass set to return to Dumfries and Galloway in 2026

Grass harvesting machinery, varieties, and all related topics will be covered when the ScotGrass event returns in 2026 after a three-year absence. It will no longer be held at its…

BUSINESS

Employee recruitment and retention is tough across agriculture, from large farming estates to smaller family farms. From the generational shift to workers seeking non-manual work, together with the sometimes unsociable…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, planning expert Nicola Quick, a partner with Carter Jonas, sets out how…

Transition section

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Woodland and forestry experts urged growers at a recent Transition webinar, to look again at the potential benefits of strategic tree planting. Transition Project editor and webinar host Johann Tasker…

Opinion

OPINION

Little of much intrigue happens on this farm in the depths of winter, but on one drizzly, dark day just before Christmas last year there was a brief exception. As…

Community

FARMLIFE FRAMED

A 1960s Massey Ferguson 35x tractor, fully restored by two lifelong friends, set off from the Black Isle on Tuesday to begin a 5,500-mile charity journey around Britain’s coast. The…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, the best content from Farmers Weekly over the past seven days. A change in the weather put harvest on hold…

OPINION

No one was terribly surprised by this week’s news that the Treasury will press on with its plan to reform inheritance tax (IHT) with virtually no changes to what had…

WILL'S WORLD

It feels like I’ve been waiting for rain almost as long as I’ve been waiting for Wales to win a rugby game. And, much to my equal parts relief and…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

For combinable crop farmers July is the month when we are bystanders as our senescent crops ready themselves for harvest. Our work is done, fortunes are in the lap of…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Third cut was due today (mid-July), but having had less than 5mm of rain since second cut, there is nothing worth cutting. Thunderstorms are forecast tomorrow, so if they come,…

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HARVEST

Video: Kent Grower trials Case IH’s new AF10 combine

Kent farm manager Elliott Waters has trialled the new Case IH AF10 rotary combine, marking the first official UK outing for the machine. Elliott has been pleased with the performance…

NEWS

Cautious welcome for SFS but BPS reduction will bite

The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), launched a week before the Royal Welsh Show, was cautiously welcomed, but farming leaders warned that next year’s 40% Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) cut will…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 264: Is regen agriculture right for your farm?

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the future of regenerative agriculture and examine whether it is right for your farm. We have a special interview with American…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 263: Tom Youngs on farming and rugby

In this episode, former British Lion Tom Youngs shares his thoughts on farming and rugby. We run the rule on the government’s latest iteration of a national food strategy -…

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