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Standing straw auctions are in full swing across England ahead of harvest, with auctioneers reporting solid demand. However, auctioneers say bidding has generally been more cautious than during last year’s…

PEST MANAGEMENT

OSR survey suggests flea beetle larvae pressure remains low

As harvest approaches, the latest cabbage stem flea beetle stem larvae survey suggests numbers have remained low, adding to confidence in growing the crop next season. Funded by United Oilseeds…

NUTRITION AND FERTILISER

Leaf scanner gives instant crop trace-element analysis

A handheld leaf scanner that provides real-time crop nutrient and trace element readings is now available to growers. The Nutriscope leaf scanner, developed by French firm Senseen, is a portable…

NUTRITION AND FERTILISER

Project aims to unlock nitrogen savings through soil biology

Why can two fields managed in exactly the same way differ so dramatically in nutrient efficiency, crop resilience or fertiliser response?  That’s what NutriGrow, a three-year Innovate-UK funded project launched…

PEST MANAGEMENT

New biopesticide could control flea beetles in OSR

A new biopesticide that could be used to control cabbage stem flea beetles in oilseed rape is set to be tested in the field in the next two years, which…

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HEALTH AND WELFARE

The type of teat disinfection product used post-milking can have a big impact on the level of protection against environmental pathogens. New findings from vet and researcher Sofie Piepers and…

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CEREAL DRILLS

Kverneland extends seed-and-fert toolbar drill to 6m

Kverneland’s 6m f-drill toolbar is now capable of laying seed and fertiliser simultaneously, thanks to the addition of a second distribution head. The centre-fold rig, typically paired with a Rotago…

RAKES AND MERGERS

Krone unveils 10.4m Swativo forage merger set

A 10.4m pick-up and belt-type swather developed by Krone has been designed with particular emphasis on gentle handling of delicate leafy crops such as lucerne and clover – though it…

ATVS AND UTVS

CF Moto unveils three new low-cost CForce ATVs

CF Moto has refreshed its cheeringly cheap ATV range with three new single-cylinder models that promise better fuel economy and improved rider comfort. The Chinese maker is now an established…

CEREAL DRILLS

Weaving Fenix direct disc drill gets seed and fert option

Growers in the market for a Weaving Fenix direct disc drill now have the option of buying one with a split hopper and twin metering systems. This allows it to…

FARM ENERGY

More farmers are insuring against death and illness, whether for themselves and their families or for employees, or for both. The inheritance tax relief (IHT) changes have prompted many with…

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:…

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Two to three years of herbal leys gives enough fertility to Chris Molyneux’s south Lancashire soils to grow a string of vegetable crops without nitrogen, helping him to win the…

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OPINION

“I am fully conscious of the importance of preserving national unity…but unity without action is nothing but futile carnage and I cannot be responsible for that. “Vigour and vision are…

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COMMUNITY

Two restored Ferguson TE20 “Little Grey Fergie” tractors have completed a week-long journey the length of Wales, raising more than £40,000 for Cancer Research Wales. Named Sion and Sian, the…

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

And so combines roll once again across a widening slice of England, with many farmers starting earlier than ever after bone-dry conditions saw crops race towards ripeness. It’s many things…

WILL'S WORLD

If I asked you to name the most iconic representation of 20th-century agriculture, what would you say? Land girls, perhaps? The Smithfield Show? The Holstein Friesian cow? Farmers Weekly’s legendary…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

I’ve recently been watching the new season of Clarkson’s Farm, as I’m sure many other readers have. Like him or loathe him, it’s impossible to deny that Jeremy Clarkson is…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

As we see yet another prime minister quit their post, and with change at the helm of Defra, can it get any worse? I suspect it will, as we appear…

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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 310: Farming Roadmap and flaming June

This week, we examine whether the government’s long-awaited 25-year Farming Roadmap will deliver the certainty, confidence and investment farmers need. NFU president Tom Bradshaw gives his reaction to Defra’s plan,…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 309: Verdict on SFI budget

Defra has finally unveiled the budget for its flagship Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme – but is £240m enough to meet demand from farmers? Former Natural England agriculture head Geoff Sansome…

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