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England’s farms have reduced their environmental footprint over the past decade, although progress remains uneven between regions, new research suggests. A study by Rothamsted Research, examining intensive farming systems across…

SOILS

3 technologies to measure soil health and function

While traditional soil testing has focused on chemistry, a growing range of tools are now available to help farmers assess the biological and structural function of soils. Soil health relies…

DRILLING

Experts remind maize growers importance of soil temperature

Maize growers are being urged to ensure their soil temperatures are right during the early part of the drilling window and be prepared to adapt to individual field conditions. Grainseed is…

ROTATIONS

Free crop rotation planning tool launched for farmers

A new free-to-use crop rotation planning tool is designed to help growers weigh up the financial and environmental benefits of different crop rotation options. Based on data from hundreds of…

CROP MANAGEMENT

Machines, technology and software farmers find invaluable

Every farmer has a favourite piece of kit or technology on the farm. What is making a difference on the Arable Insights farmer panel’s farms? See also: Arable Insights farmers’…

Livestock

 

PARASITIC DISEASES

For one south-west dairy, cutting carbon is about producing milk more efficiently, starting with the next generation of cows. Two Pools Farm, near Bristol, is one of 50 dairy farms…

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4X4S

Three-phase battery kit offers alternative to diesel generators

Clayton Power has introduced a 400V three-phase battery system that can do the job of a large diesel generator. The E-gen system is designed to sit in the back of…

4X4S

Latest Isuzu D-Max gets bigger engine and slicker transmission

A long-awaited engine upgrade has been introduced for the Isuzu D-Max that promises to improve acceleration and pulling power. The new 2.2-litre power plant puts out a healthy 400Nm of…

4X4S

UK start-up Primus offers tailor-made waterproof seat covers

For those keen to keep their pickup, van or tractor seats free from mud and grime, British brand Primus Seat Covers is here to help. This start-up began trading from…

4X4S

Hefty Ford Ranger Super Duty offers 4.5t towing capacity

Ford has introduced a heavyweight Super Duty Ranger pickup that’s slated for UK launch in 2028. The beefed-up truck, which is already on sale in Australia and New Zealand, can…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Events in the Middle East have seen fertiliser and fuel prices skyrocket, renewing interest in farming systems that are less dependent on artificial inputs and not so exposed when global…

BUSINESS CLINIC

Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Kate Bell, of Albert Goodman chartered accountants, advises on the tax implications of four business scenarios…

Transition section

FARM POLICY

The expansion of biomethane injection plants and on‑farm anaerobic digestion capacity is creating  long‑term demand for home‑grown feedstocks, offering growers new low‑risk routes to improve profitability and resilience. With 130…

Opinion

OPINION

Cultivated meat – sometimes called lab-grown or cultured meat – is moving from research into reality.  It involves taking a small sample of animal cells, feeding them with a nutrient-rich…

Community

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Not sure which box to mark in the upcoming elections? Here’s my ever-so-serious pin-stickers guide to the runners and riders, along with the odds of me voting for them. See…

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 are your markets (opens as PDF). Beef…

OPINION

Grappling with the intricacies of the carbon market for a feature in this week’s Business section, I was struck by how much more could have been discussed about whether there…

WILL'S WORLD

Not sure which box to mark in the upcoming elections? Here’s my ever-so-serious pin-stickers guide to the runners and riders, along with the odds of me voting for them. See…

Arable Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

My Bamford wheat has hared away this spring and, in its haste, caught a dose of septoria. The problem is, I was bitten a couple of years ago with my…

Livestock Farmer Focus

FARMER FOCUS

Calving and lambing have, on the whole, been going well. We have had a relatively mild winter and we have good grass growth for this time of year. The ewes…

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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

Video: Farmers block Tesco and Asda depots in prices row

Farmers blocked access to major supermarket distribution centres in Oxfordshire and Leicestershire as part of escalating protests over food imports, supermarket pricing and government agricultural policy.  Tractors and vehicles were…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 302: Best time to buy fertiliser as prices soar

As fertiliser prices soar and supplies tighten due to the Iran war, we examine the best time to lock into the new season market. A 25-year regenerative farm business tenancy…

NEWS

FW Podcast Ep 301: Clarkson speaks out over soaring costs

Celebrity farmer Jeremy Clarkson speaks out as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force arable growers to rethink autumn cropping plans. MPs urge Keir Starmer to help reduce red diesel prices…

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