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Young poultry farmers and industry professionals are being encouraged to apply for an NFU programme aimed at developing the sector’s future leaders. The NFU Poultry Industry Programme (PIP), which has…

HARVEST

Rain delays early end to Northern Ireland and Scottish harvest

Average yields and weather windows are the main topics of conversations with farmers this week. As the wet weather presses pause, we spoke to growers around the country who are…

HARVEST

Scottish harvest on course for early finish despite rain

Despite the more unsettled weather seen in recent days, Scottish growers are on course for one of the earliest finishes to harvest, according to the latest AHDB progress report. While…

ESTABLISHMENT

Later-drilled oilseed rape requires tailored agronomy

Oilseed rape growers opting for a later drill date following the dry summer may need to adjust agronomy to compensate for the shortened growing period ahead of winter. “If drilling…

PEST MANAGEMENT

How research project is set to help slash slug pellet use

A precision slug risk model developed through a £2.6m research project has successfully passed its first on-farm test, despite being deployed during one of the lowest slug pressure seasons in…

Livestock

 

LIVESTOCK

Improving flock performance while maintaining breed traits that best match a ewe to its environment and farm system can be a tricky balance. But a range of strategies is helping…

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TRACTORS

Claas launches refreshed 145-180hp Arion 5 tractors

Claas has revamped its middleweight Arion tractors with a nose-job and a bunch of driver-friendly features. Following hot on the heels of the company’s revised Axion 8 launch, this latest…

TECHNOLOGY

Retrofit 'human recognition' system improves yard safety

Farms and contracting businesses operating in yards crawling with staff and machines could benefit from a new retrofit system that alerts drivers to the presence of people. The AI HFR…

MACHINERY

Contractor Comment: Wearing metal shortage concerns Brewster

Wet ‘n’ dry. Very dry. Brewster Farms’ late spring and summer experience will be familiar to that of many UK farmers. “For us, 2026 has definitely been a tale of…

MOWERS

Pottinger brings greater output to trailed mower range

A third model in Pottinger’s Novacat T trailed mower-conditioner range offers greater output for busy hay and silage makers, along with a number of updates shared with its two siblings.…

BUSINESS

The owners or occupiers of land have a duty to prevent trees from becoming a danger. The additional stress that this summer’s hot weather is putting on some species, alongside…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Harriet Neusinger a partner in Thrings’ succession and tax team, advises on how a…

Transition section

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Farmers Weekly Transition Farmer Eddie Andrew has been focusing on a community-funded renewable energy scheme to power his new dairy operation and reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. We catch…

Opinion

OPINION

“Don’t p*** on me and tell me it’s raining,” seems to sum up the reaction from English farmers to Defra’s response to the drought this week. The hurried reshuffle of…

Community

COMMUNITY

A North of England Mule shearling will be auctioned at Rugby Farmers Mart this week to raise funds for suicide prevention charity Papyrus. The ewe will be sold on Friday…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to 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 PDF), including those…

OPINION

It is the plot of a thousand Hollywood movies – the grizzled, old veteran being dragged back into action long after they are past their best to do one more…

WILL'S WORLD

Did everyone get the government emergency alert on their phones last week? At the time I was coaching a rugby training session with my under-14s girls, who need very little…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

With yet another dry harvest over, can we go another year? We are always the optimists as farmers, but without water what can we grow? We can look at changing…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Well, how things have changed. The country is facing one of its driest summers on record and the countryside is turning various shades of brown. Having heavier ground, we are…

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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 318: Drought crisis loans

Could government-backed crisis loans help cash-strapped farmers recover from drought and keep Britain producing food? This week, we examine industry proposals for a Keep Britain Growing Loan – an interest-free,…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 317: Defra unveils ÂŁ65m drought package

In this episode, Defra unveils a £65m package to help drought-hit farmers – we examine how it could help your farm business. We also look at whether growers should start…

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