Business top stories LAND MARKETSWide geographic spread and farmland types on offerA Welsh livestock farm which generates an alternative income from a two-mile vehicle racing track is new to the market, launching at a guide price of £3.5m. The current owner… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESTraders see more upside in steady fertiliser marketUK farmers are being urged to consider placing orders early for their spring fertiliser supplies, rather than risk facing a logjam early in the new year and the potential for… TENANCIES AND RENTSTenancy succession - advice on meeting the suitability testThe suitability test is one of three hurdles to clear in tenancy succession, and the bar was raised in September 2024 alongside other changes to the requirements in England and… BUSINESSTake control of your energy future with BritwindBritwind has been designing and building small scale wind turbines in the UK for over 20 years and has a reputation for reliability, robust design and exceptional performance. Our turbines… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESMilling wheat premiums slide as global quality increasesMilling wheat premiums have felt the squeeze in recent weeks, reflecting this year’s better quality harvest and improved availability. Based on a Farmers Weekly ex-farm price of £177/t for milling… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESSplit market for store cattle as short-keep beasts in demandStore cattle continue to meet a buoyant trade with buyers looking to fill their sheds for winter, but with a clear preference for shorter keep animals. Composite data from the… BUSINESSBursary pays farming university degree course feesFarm students are invited to apply for a bursary worth more than £27,000 to help fund their course. The John Innes Foundation (JIF) Undergraduate Bursary Award Scheme supports one UK… HEALTH AND SAFETYFall risk inspections launched across N Irish farmsA month-long inspection campaign has been launched today across farms and construction sites throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland to tackle deaths and injuries caused by falls from height. The Health… HEALTH AND SAFETYInvestigation launched into spate of farm deaths in ScotlandThe Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Scotland is launching a new fatal accident inquiry into a number of recent farm deaths, all involving falls from height. In total,… LAND MARKETSLand Registry delays improve but process still frustratesAll registration applications are now being processed within 10.9 months of submission, according to new data from the Land Registry. This is ahead of the goal the organisation had set… BUSINESSWelsh rare land offering of 'quality productive grassland'Lord Newborough is selling about 1,000 acres of grassland from his estate in North Wales in what has been described as one of the most significant launches of farmland in… BUSINESSFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Farm Manager of the YearRyan McCormack, Dennington Hall Farms, is Farmers Weekly Farm Manager of the Year In just over three years, Ryan has made his mark at Dennington Hall Farms, bringing enthusiasm, energy… BUSINESSFW Awards 2025: Diversification Farmer of the YearThe Marshall family of Marshall’s Farm Shop, Inverurie, are the winners of Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Diversification Farmer of the Year. From a modest self-service trailer set up 20 years… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESDairy farmers urged to make the most of profit 'rebound'South West dairy farmers have enjoyed a financial “rebound” over the past 12 months, but margins remain fragile, according to the latest Milk Cost of Production Report from Old Mill… Business newsSee all CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESMilling wheat premiums slide as global quality increasesMilling wheat premiums have felt the squeeze in recent weeks, reflecting this year’s better quality harvest and improved availability. Based on a Farmers Weekly ex-farm price of £177/t for milling… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESSplit market for store cattle as short-keep beasts in demandStore cattle continue to meet a buoyant trade with buyers looking to fill their sheds for winter, but with a clear preference for shorter keep animals. Composite data from the… BUSINESSBursary pays farming university degree course feesFarm students are invited to apply for a bursary worth more than £27,000 to help fund their course. The John Innes Foundation (JIF) Undergraduate Bursary Award Scheme supports one UK… HEALTH AND SAFETYFall risk inspections launched across N Irish farmsA month-long inspection campaign has been launched today across farms and construction sites throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland to tackle deaths and injuries caused by falls from height. The Health… More articles Explore farm management Know How Business advice Essential guides Practical tips Case studies Business management Compliance Payments, schemes and grants Diversification Health and safety Succession planning Road legal Careers and personal development Explore all topics Latest from farm management Know HowSee all TENANCIES AND RENTSTenancy succession - advice on meeting the suitability testThe suitability test is one of three hurdles to clear in tenancy succession, and the bar was raised in September 2024 alongside other changes to the requirements in England and… LAND MARKETSLand Registry delays improve but process still frustratesAll registration applications are now being processed within 10.9 months of submission, according to new data from the Land Registry. This is ahead of the goal the organisation had set… BUSINESSFarmers Weekly Awards 2025: Farm Manager of the YearRyan McCormack, Dennington Hall Farms, is Farmers Weekly Farm Manager of the Year In just over three years, Ryan has made his mark at Dennington Hall Farms, bringing enthusiasm, energy… BUSINESSFW Awards 2025: Diversification Farmer of the YearThe Marshall family of Marshall’s Farm Shop, Inverurie, are the winners of Farmers Weekly Awards 2025 Diversification Farmer of the Year. From a modest self-service trailer set up 20 years… BUSINESSHow planning can reduce the risk of a challenge to your willThe term contentious probate covers a range of claims that may follow a death. These can include direct challenges to the validity of a will, a claim against an estate… BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: What's the best way to change accountants?Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Kate Bell, a partner with accountant Albert Goodman sets out considerations for… BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: Renting a shed to neighbour for youngstockWhether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Nick Curnock, associate partner, Carter Jonas, advises on a neighbour agreement for… HEALTH AND SAFETYFarm building planning: Health and safety obligationsFarmers planning a building project should check their obligations under the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE’s) Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. These govern the way all building projects… TAXHow to maximise capital allowances on farm buildingsFarms could be paying more tax than necessary by overlooking or wrongly applying the structures and buildings allowance (SBA), say advisers. This is a capital allowance (CA) of 3% a… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTWhy farm insurance should be more than a once a year thoughtFarm insurance is currently a competitive market, although costs generally are rising at 5% to 10% including indexation, say brokers. There is slight downward pressure on motor premiums. For those… TAXIHT relief cut puts focus on correct valuationsThe proposed cut in inheritance tax (IHT) relief means that there may be closer scrutiny of valuations for probate under the forthcoming regime. Qualifying farmland, buildings and dwellings are currently… PARTNERSHIPSFarm partnership case shows how clear records are keyThe importance of a well-drafted partnership agreement and a clear record of how assets are owned is highlighted by a divorce case in which four adult children in a farming… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHow residential landlords can prepare for lettings changesThe country is short of housing and rural properties for rent are in high demand. Those letting rural accommodation are generally aware that change, in the form of the Renters’… BUSINESSFW Awards: Meet the 2025 Environmental Champion finalistsOur three finalists are investing in maximising production sustainably by prioritising nature across a beef enterprise, a mixed dairy, beef and arable farm, and a pig unit. Rhian Price, Emma… TAXIHT pitfalls on timing of asset transfers - what to considerUnder changes to the inheritance tax (IHT) regime from April next year, each individual’s estate will have 100% agricultural property relief (APR) or business property relief (BPR), or a combination… DIVERSIFICATIONFW Awards: Meet the 2025 Diversification Farmer finalistsAll of this year's finalists have built up diversified enterprises that complement and add value to their farm businesses. See also: FW Awards 2025: Meet the finalists Finalists Ben and Fiona… Business Clinic BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: Neighbour may be encroaching on our landWhether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Jessica Moore, solicitor in Thrings’ agricultural litigation team, advises on how to… BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: What's the best way to change accountants?Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Kate Bell, a partner with accountant Albert Goodman sets out considerations for… BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: Renting a shed to neighbour for youngstockWhether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Nick Curnock, associate partner, Carter Jonas, advises on a neighbour agreement for… BUSINESS CLINICBusiness Clinic: Should our dairy business stay as partnership?Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Kate Bell, a partner with accountant Albert Goodman sets out considerations on… View all Business Clinic articles Markets and trendsSee all CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESMilling wheat premiums slide as global quality increasesMilling wheat premiums have felt the squeeze in recent weeks, reflecting this year’s better quality harvest and improved availability. Based on a Farmers Weekly ex-farm price of £177/t for milling… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESSplit market for store cattle as short-keep beasts in demandStore cattle continue to meet a buoyant trade with buyers looking to fill their sheds for winter, but with a clear preference for shorter keep animals. Composite data from the… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESDairy farmers urged to make the most of profit 'rebound'South West dairy farmers have enjoyed a financial “rebound” over the past 12 months, but margins remain fragile, according to the latest Milk Cost of Production Report from Old Mill… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESAHDB aims to stimulate demand in lacklustre pig marketThe AHDB is stepping up its efforts to stimulate domestic and international demand following a period of flat prices in the pigmeat market. On the domestic front, the levy board… MARKETS AND TRENDSWaitrose pledges 100% free-range British pork by 2027Waitrose has announced a commitment to selling only 100% free-range own-label British pork by 2027, in partnership with Pilgrim’s Europe and UK pig farmers. From 15 October 2025, all Waitrose… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFeed and forage supplies set to tighten into 2026Livestock farmers are being urged to plan ahead for feed requirements well into spring 2026, with UK supplies already tight. A combination of geopolitical events, a challenging UK harvest, and… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESSuperb trade at NSA ram sale as average tops £1,000 a headAn average price of £1,044 a head was paid for tups at the NSA Wales & Border main sale on 22 September, up by 50% on the previous year. Sale… POULTRYBuoyant outlook for UK poultrymeat and egg marketThe outlook for the UK’s poultrymeat and egg sectors is buoyant as chicken gains market share from red meat, and egg demand strengthens as the high-protein food movement grows. See… Advertisements Land in your areaSee all LAND MARKETSFarmland in your area 2024: East MidlandsAgents report a clear growth in the supply of farmland coming to the market in the East Midlands in 2024, a combination of public and private sales that resulted in… LAND MARKETSFarmland in your area 2024: Yorkshire and HumberPrivate sales dominated in the Yorkshire and Humber region in 2024, with some agents reporting that more than two-thirds of transactions took place off the open market, many to cash… LAND MARKETSFarmland in your area 2024: East of EnglandWhole farm and bare land sales in the east of England were at one of their highest ever volumes in 2024, and the majority of sales were to farmers. By… LAND MARKETSFarmland in your area 2024: South East EnglandSales of farmland were up by almost a quarter in the south-east of England in 2024, with a significant number of off-market deals. There seems to be no real trend… Most popular this week
