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ENVIRONMENT

Around 100 tractors lined up in a Berkshire field to send the government a message visible from the air, as Conservatives and farming leaders called on the new chancellor to…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

AHDB data suggests more aphids are carrying BYDV

Results from aphid testing for barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) this autumn suggest a rise in the proportion carrying the virus, a worrying trend that could result in more crops…

NUTRITION AND FERTILISER

How foliar N pioneers are cutting inputs without yield loss

Using foliar nitrogen rather than granular or liquid soil-applied nitrogen fertiliser for later-season applications is becoming more popular on some farms, thanks to a combination of aiming to improve nitrogen…

POTATOES

How grower plans to store 5,000t of potato in tough season

Soaring spot potato prices are providing some comfort for growers after two years of difficult trading, but the legacy of this summer’s weather challenges means storing crops will require careful…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Bean drilling and unexpected slug damage

As enter the second half of October, the promised deluge still has not arrived. Cereal drilling is well advanced and wheat emergence in some areas has been protracted and patchy.…

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HOUSING AND HANDLING

Beef and sheep farmers are advised to measure grass and count silage stocks now to establish their feed position and determine whether they can meet their farm’s feed demand this…

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BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Ultimate guide to buying a round baler 2027

Baler buyers have several freshened-up ranges to consider, with Claas, John Deere and the Kubota group – which includes the Kubota, Kverneland and Vicon brands – making some of the…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits Hawkstone Choir's Andy Fussell

Farmer, contractor, haulier, miller, building materials supplier – the multifaceted Andy Fussell runs a similarly diverse fleet of equipment. Oh, and he’s a member of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir, too.…

BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Ultimate guide to buying a big square baler 2027

This year’s big square baler buyer’s guide features modest changes to manufacturers’ ranges, with Krone having consolidated its UK offering and prices generally increasing across the board. Big square baler…

TRACTORS

On test: New engine and transmission revitalise Fendt 516

Too small for heavy tillage and too dear for livestock-related duties, Fendt’s four-cylinder tractors have traditionally served as backfill for the ever-popular 724.  But the tables are turning. With the…

FINANCE

The increasing burden of compliance in general and the pressure to fulfil regulatory requirements such as tax and other official business online means more farm businesses are likely to need…

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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NEWS

Farmers who tried to get into the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) and failed due to technical glitches are being given an extended chance to apply. Initially, Defra said it…

Opinion

OPINION

Now and again, we take on a work experience student. The last one actually stuck around for 10 years, so it seemed an opportune time to find a replacement for…

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COMMUNITY

An 18-year-old Staffordshire student has launched a campaign to get agriculture taught in schools after discovering how little his classmates knew about food production. Oliver Bridges, a sixth-form pupil at…

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

Autumn cereal drilling is in full swing in mid-west Norfolk. Unseasonably dry weather is allowing swift progress and a healthier work-life balance. This year, we have cultivated some brilliant seed-beds…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Yet again, Lincolnshire seems to be missing all the rain. The turnips went in well and had a nice drink afterwards, but it has been extremely dry ever since. See…

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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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