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Scotland’s cattle herd has increased for the first time since 2021, providing a tentative sign of stabilisation for the livestock sector after years of decline. The June Agricultural Census 2026…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Soil moisture drives wheat herbicide decisions

Rain is still desperately needed in parts of the South and the East, with dry conditions holding back crops and agronomists having to tweak herbicide choices and timings according to…

POTATOES

Potato trials probe biostimulants, nutrition and IPM

A number of independent trials encompassing nutrition strategies, biostimulants, and the effects of floral tramlines are taking place at the Dyson Farming Research Centre, Lincolnshire. This is providing potato growers…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Can probability weather forecasting improve farm decisions?

How many times have you consulted multiple weather apps to find a slightly different forecast for your farm? And then chosen the one you like best as the final arbiter…

POTATOES

New potato blight fungicide to be launched next spring

Areli, a new fungicide for late blight control in potatoes, is registered for use in the UK with a full commercial launch set for spring 2027. Developed by Certis Belchim,…

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BEEF

Striving for high health status together with efficient production from a block-calving, grazing system hit a snag in 2023 for Dorset dairy farmer Nick Tuke. A portion of cows in…

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TRACTORS

More driverless tech for Amos Power's 85hp electric tractor

A US digital tech business hopes to emulate European manufacturers such as AgXeed by selling a twin-track driverless tractor for field work. Weighing in at about 3t, the Amos Power…

FORAGE WAGONS

Scania forage truck proves good value for Hants contractor

Hundreds of German contractors consider field-going haulage trucks the perfect foil for maize-munching foragers. These rough terrain HGVs are yet to gain the same following here, but with an ever-growing…

CULTIVATORS

Pottinger Synkro cultivator gets removable roller option

Front depth wheels are a new option for Pottinger’s rigid-frame, linkage-mounted Synkro cultivators, giving buyers the option of taking off the rear roller. This was already possible on wider, folding…

BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Krone refreshes Big Pack baler line-up with new models

The beefed-up flagship in Krone’s Big Pack square baler line-up is being joined by more “Gen6” models with uprated features and two levels of specification to suit different user needs…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The British countryside is caught in the middle of a house-building battlefield. On one side is a government desperately relaxing planning and environmental rules to help deliver on a promise…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Kate Bell, a partner in Albert Goodman’s farms and estates team, advises on how…

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COMPLIANCE

When Lincolnshire farmer Nicholas Watts first began surveying bird populations, little did he know this was the first stepping stone to a thriving bird food business. Originally, the farm was…

Opinion

OPINION

The warning this week of a bluetongue-linked fertility crisis in rams is a timely reminder that the cascading effects of this disease are still rippling through the sheep and cattle…

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YOUNG FARMERS

Everyone contributing to a farm business should be recognised as part of the farming team, regardless of gender or role, NFU Cymru president Abi Reader has said. Speaking during a…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, home of the best content from Farmers Weekly in the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens as PDF).…

OPINION

The warning this week of a bluetongue-linked fertility crisis in rams is a timely reminder that the cascading effects of this disease are still rippling through the sheep and cattle…

WILL'S WORLD

The majority of my time over the past few weeks has been spent in a tractor cab sowing winter barley, but I did manage to escape for a day last…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

A famous YouTubing farmer once said October drilling is for losers. I’m sure that’s not true. However, the fear of being caught out by weather and the fact the stale…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

The recent good weather here meant we managed to cut some more forage this month. That’s more than we have done so far throughout this year. It is good to…

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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 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…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 325: Sifting through the SFI wreckage

Farmers are ploughing up environmental features after thousands were shut out of the Sustainable Farming Incentive when funding ran out less than six hours after applications opened. In this episode…

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