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CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

A new trade agreement to export genetic material to Kenya has opened the door for UK sheep and goat breeders to a 46 million-strong livestock market. The UK government agreement,…

WEED MANAGEMENT

How a farmer is planning weed control without flufenacet

Oxfordshire wheat grower Ollie Stobo has been using new autumn herbicide Fundatis to control his “medium” levels of blackgrass and some troublesome broad-leaved weeds. He has trialled FMC’s product across…

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Restrictions lifted for key cereal SDHI fungicide

The chemicals regulation division (CRD) of the Health and Safety Executive has lifted restrictions on the use of a key SDHI fungicide, giving growers greater options for crops following on…

CROP WATCH

Crop Watch: Frit fly damage and disease reported in cereals

The autumn weather has turned wetter in recent days, which has halted field operations in some areas.  Among the key pests and disease reported this week is frit fly damage…

WEED MANAGEMENT

How two farmers integrate strategic glyphosate in rotations

Use of glyphosate – the most widely applied herbicide in the UK – has surged over the past three decades. In recent years that increase has been driven by the…

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DAIRY

Overseeding swards with a multispecies mix after grazing is significantly more effective than doing so on higher covers. This is according to a Welsh study that shows this method almost…

SPRAYERS

Agritechnica 2025: Hardi Arex sprayer gets front-mounted cab

In a departure from its usual engine-in-the-nose format, Hardi has fitted its new flagship Arex self-propelled sprayer with a front-mounted Claas cab. Perks are far better visibility, easier access and…

TELEHANDLERS

Agritechnica 2025: More lift capacity for JCB’s 7m Loadalls

A brace of 7m machines has been added to JCB’s telehandler line-up, offering up to 24% more lift capacity than the current 542-70. The 546-70 is the lesser of the…

TRACTORS

Agritechnica 2025: Lindner Lintrac 160 packs 175hp

Alpine mountains might be the spiritual home of Lindner tractors, but the launch of a higher-horsepower model could start a migration to the lowlands. The Lintrac 160 is the most…

TRACTORS

Agritechnica 2025: Deutz-Fahr unleashes 310-340hp 8-series

The top end of Deutz-Fahr’s six-cylinder tractor range has had a serious shot in the arm with the introduction of two 8-series models. Headline act is the 8340 which, at…

BUSINESS

In the latest of our Transition Webinar series, we look at how to diversify into a new farm-based business to help secure a stable income to support the main focus…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Eve Laws, a partner in Thrings’ agriculture and clean energy teams, advises…

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FARM POLICY

Farmers Weekly Transition Farmer, Matthew Williams is aiming to improve profitability on his farm in Shropshire. The farm is shifting from feed wheats to milling varieties to try to achieve…

Opinion

OPINION

This week has seen the publication of some pretty scary numbers. According to the inaugural McCain Farmdex report, 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry at some point in…

Community

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Agriculture took centre stage last weekend in London's historic Lady Mayor’s Show, with a JCB Fastrac 8330 and a JCB Loadall telescopic handler adding a splash of colour to the…

Week in focus

NEWS

Welcome back to This Week in Farming, your weekly round-up of the best content from Farmers Weekly over the past seven days. First, a quick request – we want to…

OPINION

This week has seen the publication of some pretty scary numbers. According to the inaugural McCain Farmdex report, 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry at some point in…

WILL'S WORLD

At the start of this year, I set myself a challenge of reading 20 books in 2025. It’s part of a wider effort to implement positive daily habits and reduce…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

October has certainly made up for September's damp, dull start to autumn. Soils dried out nicely and crops have been drilled in great conditions – a contrast to last year's…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Now, at the end of October, the grass looks the best it has all year. Unfortunately, it is unlikely we are going to see a suitable weather window to harvest…

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Young farmers front powerline safety campaign

Two young farmers are at the forefront of a new safety campaign urging the farming community to stay safe when working near overhead power lines. The campaign has been launched…

NEWS

10 hare coursers evade police in dramatic chase

A group of 10 men suspected of hare coursing evaded Cambridgeshire police in a dramatic car chase on Saturday (11 October). The men were travelling in a four-by-four vehicle, with…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 279: Farm Profitability Review recommendations

In this episode, Defra is considering 57 recommendations after Minette Batters submits her long-awaited Farm Profitability Review. We take a look at some of main themes, including better collaboration between…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 278: Supermarkets shun farm assurance review

In this week’s podcast, some of Britain’s biggest supermarkets are refusing to engage with a review of UK farm assurance schemes. A progress report on improving schemes like Red Tractor…

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