Latest stories LAND MARKETSLarge mixed farming estate launched in Welsh national parkOne of the most significant mixed-use farming estates in the Eryri National Park in Wales is on the market at a guide price of £15m. The 3,784-acre Nannau Estate, at… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Investment held back by poor land securityI think it is safe to say that in my two short years at home on the farm, I have experienced the best and the worst that spring has to… POWER HARROWSHorsch pulls wraps off heavier-duty Kredo HD power harrowHorsch has bolstered the cultivating performance of its piggy-back and seed cart drills by introducing a heavier-duty power harrow, the Kredo HD. This implement, which can be had on its… OPINIONEditor’s View: Who is going to speak up for the farmers?The dark art of influencing politicians and others to act in farming’s interests is always an important topic for farmers. It’s not often that food producers feel well understood by… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Smelly TikTok craze is dripping with nostalgiaBeef tallow is, as the popular parlance goes, having a moment. You may rightly ask how a middle-aged farmer could possibly know anything about what’s currently in vogue with the… BUSINESSTesco launches low carbon concept farms to boost innovationWorking with farmers to showcase best practice and share practical learnings will help to reduce their environmental impact and support the farming industry’s transition to net zero, believes Tesco. Given… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESWheat prices hit by weather and currency factorsWheat prices have come under further pressure this week, with futures markets on both sides of the Atlantic hitting new contract lows. London May wheat futures were trading at just… NEWSTractor protest targets BBC’s coverage of farming issuesAround 40 tractors gathered outside BBC South’s office in Southampton, organised by Farmers to Action (FTA) to protest at what they view as the broadcaster’s failure to adequately cover critical… ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGovernance reforms aim to secure Highland Show's futureThe Royal Highland Show, Scotland’s premier agricultural event, attracted a record 220,000 visitors in 2024, generating £3.3m in ticket sales and solidifying its place as a key part of rural… More articles OpinionSee all OPINIONEditor’s View: Who is going to speak up for the farmers?The dark art of influencing politicians and others to act in farming’s interests is always an important topic for farmers. It’s not often that food producers feel well understood by… OPINIONOpinion: Farming's sub-culture is best form of PR we haveFrom Mods to Skinheads to Roadmen. The UK has seen youth subcultures rise and fall. It’s a scene that’s always evolving, constantly feeding off cultural and social influences. The farming… OPINIONOpinion: Composting for soil health and rural resilienceEvery year, vast amounts of nutrient-rich organic matter are lost instead of being returned to our soils, where they could support British farming and soil health. Instead of treating unavoidable… OPINIONOpinion: Rivers are the 'lifelines' of our landscapesAs extreme weather becomes the norm (thanks, climate change) we’re destined to have many more of the “wettest ever autumns” and “driest ever springs”. Three months ago, we were lamenting…  Subscribe to Farmers Weekly Save money and never miss an issue. Subscribe ArableSee all CROP MANAGEMENTHow integrating livestock in rotations cuts crop inputsAs sustainable farming practices become increasingly important, some agronomists and farmers are exploring how integrating livestock into arable systems can bring both environmental and economic benefits. By combining rotational grazing… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Prime example of why we must walk cropsA very dry end of March and April has enabled an easy spring drilling and spraying period. A year ago, this land spent six months under 3m of water. We… ARABLEVelcourt trials reveal distinct benefit of fungicide at T2Independent trials carried out by farming company Velcourt have revealed a distinct benefit from including the fungicide RevyPro at the T2 timing in winter wheat. Initial trial work in 2023… CROP WATCHCrop Watch: Pre-em sprays struggle in dry EastIt’s been a postcode lottery for rain with the South West having had a good wetting while other areas like the East are still dry. For weed control, it means… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: First SFI inspection completedIt’s a bit dry, isn’t it? We have had 15mm of rain since the end of February. We were due a good rain event over the Easter weekend, so we… POTATOESPotato growers urged to share data to avoid losing storesBritish potato growers are being urged to share data for the second season running to secure the long-term future of stores where a key sprout suppressant was used. CIPC (chlorpropham)… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Early drilled wheats have gout flyWhat a contrast from last spring. Of course, ironically we are now getting desperate for rain, after one of our wettest winters on record. It’s a fact the weather is… CROP MANAGEMENTHow 14 family business partners run a 1,600ha mixed farmWhyte Bros Farm, north of Dublin, operates a unique farming system, with 14 family business partners running the 1,600ha farm. The collaborative journey began in the 1950s when seven brothers… LivestockSee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Investment held back by poor land securityI think it is safe to say that in my two short years at home on the farm, I have experienced the best and the worst that spring has to… PIGSGene-edited pigs approved for US marketGene-edited pigs, which have been produced to be resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), have been approved for the US food supply chain. The technology, which makes pigs… PIGS6 ways to manage antibiotics usage in pigsSignificant efforts to reduce antibiotics use in the UK pig herd resulted in a 75% fall between 2015 and 2022. Since then, however, rates have been increasing again – if… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTWarm, dry conditions bring silage first cut forwardRelatively dry and warm conditions through March and April have pushed first cut silage forward, with many farmers preparing to harvest a week or two earlier than normal. While… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: No downside in switch to shorter mating periodsWhat a tremendous spell of weather. March came in like a lamb and went out like a lamb – thankfully no lion this year. Sunshine on the backs of beasts… HEALTH AND WELFAREHow data analysis helped dairy herds cut mastitis casesA project involving multiple dairy farms across Wales has demonstrated why collecting data to establish the mastitis “red flags” specific to an individual herd can be key to reducing disease… WHATS IN YOUR LIVESTOCK SHEDWhat’s In Your Livestock Shed? Comfort for 50-point rotaryPrioritising cow comfort and wellbeing in the design of new housing has boosted average annual milk yield by 1,000 litres a head at a Carmarthenshire dairy farm. Features include waterbeds,… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Our maize is off to a good start under filmThe maize and barley are drilled. We had it all finished by 4 April – a full two weeks before we had even started in 2024. Early drilling of maize… MachinerySee all POWER HARROWSHorsch pulls wraps off heavier-duty Kredo HD power harrowHorsch has bolstered the cultivating performance of its piggy-back and seed cart drills by introducing a heavier-duty power harrow, the Kredo HD. This implement, which can be had on its… CEREAL DRILLSNew triple hopper for Amazone Cirrus Grand 8m drillGrowers on 24m tramlines wanting more drilling capacity are being catered for by an 8m version of Amazone’s Cirrus cultivator drill. The newcomer slots into the range between the current… MACHINERYNAAC contractor price guide 2025-26Farms can expect to pay more for outsourced agricultural work this year, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC). Its annual round-up of members’… 4X4SOn test: Revamped Land Cruiser still a true off-roaderIf you want a vehicle that’ll stand the test of time, you won’t go far wrong if there’s a Toyota badge on the tailgate. Team this with the words Land… CommunitySee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Investment held back by poor land securityI think it is safe to say that in my two short years at home on the farm, I have experienced the best and the worst that spring has to… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Smelly TikTok craze is dripping with nostalgiaBeef tallow is, as the popular parlance goes, having a moment. You may rightly ask how a middle-aged farmer could possibly know anything about what’s currently in vogue with the… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Prime example of why we must walk cropsA very dry end of March and April has enabled an easy spring drilling and spraying period. A year ago, this land spent six months under 3m of water. We… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmers across Cumbria benefit from life-saving trainingA new initiative aimed at improving survival rates for cardiac arrests in rural areas is empowering farmers in Cumbria with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator training. The Farmers Heart Safe… BusinessSee all LAND MARKETSLarge mixed farming estate launched in Welsh national parkOne of the most significant mixed-use farming estates in the Eryri National Park in Wales is on the market at a guide price of £15m. The 3,784-acre Nannau Estate, at… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESWheat prices hit by weather and currency factorsWheat prices have come under further pressure this week, with futures markets on both sides of the Atlantic hitting new contract lows. London May wheat futures were trading at just… BUSINESSTight beef supply sees deadweight prices soaringTight international and domestic beef supplies are said to be responsible for a near 40% increase in cattle deadweight prices in just nine months, according to Wales’s red meat levy… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTInsolvency risks and mitigation steps for farm businessesA raft of issues including finance, employment and other costs, supply chain problems, climate change and international trade friction all combine to make business increasingly volatile. Challenges can come from within,… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESMilk volumes hit record highs as farmgate prices holdGB average daily milk production surpassed 38m litres for the first time in mid-April, with volumes expecting to climb even further as the spring flush approaches in early May. Daily… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFertiliser prices climb amid challenging global outlookFertiliser products are becoming less affordable for farm businesses, with input prices climbing faster than most agricultural commodities. That is according to RaboResearch, the knowledge arm of multinational agricultural banking… BUSINESSHCC faces criticism over surplus levy redistributionHybu Cig Cymru (HCC), the body responsible for promoting Welsh red meat, is facing criticism over potential changes in its revised framework agreement with the Welsh government. Under the proposed… BUSINESSUrgent call to address animal welfare in UK trade dealsThe UK risks undermining its animal welfare laws and disadvantaging British farmers if trade deals allow imports from countries with lower standards, a new report has warned. As the UK… Futures prices Updated end of day Copyright © 2019. All market data is provided by Barchart Solutions. Futures: at least 10 minute delayed. Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. To see all exchange delays and terms of use, please see disclaimer. Careers SHEEPHow a new entrant built 1,000-ewe flock 125 miles from homeA Monmouthshire anthropologist-cum-sheep-breeder has built and rebuilt a flock of 1,000 ewes and is still looking for the security of a tenancy. James Edwards, now 39, has spent most his… STAFF MANAGEMENTHow agricultural mentoring can benefit farm businessesAmid the many challenges facing the farming industry, mentoring initiative Cultivate Success is empowering individuals with a six-month programme that aims to build resilience, foster leadership, and strengthen community spirit.… COMMUNITYAnalysis: How hiring apprentices helps solve labour problemFor years, a large portion of the workforce in dairy, poultry and horticulture has come from abroad. However, since Brexit and with immigration policies tightening, this labour supply is no… CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTStem students get a taste of careers in agricultureFarmers Weekly showcased agricultural careers to some 26,000 people from non-farming backgrounds at New Scientist Live last week, with the help of its partners. Among the visitors to the event…
