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Victoria Atkins: Why Westminster needs more farming people

A farmer’s resilience, practical outlook and problem-solving approach could teach politicians valuable lessons, according to Conservative shadow Defra secretary Victoria Atkins. Speaking to the Women in Agriculture Network on Thursday (16…

PEST MANAGEMENT

Why strategic soil sampling is key to PCN control

As harvest approaches, potato growers are being urged to prioritise accurate soil sampling to support more informed potato cyst nematode (PCN) management decisions for future crops. PCN remains one of…

MACHINERY MAINTENANCE

TNS pitches for all-makes servicing with attractive discounts

Eastern counties farm machinery dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS) is pitching to handle servicing and repairs for older tractors of any make and model, not just the Agco products it…

NEWS

This Week in Farming: Wheat up, pork down and two new motors

Welcome back to This Week in Farming, your one stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens as PDF), with…

YOUNG FARMERS

Beef farmer uses Miss Manchester title to promote industry

A young beef farmer has spoken of her determination to use her Miss Manchester title to promote British farming and challenge outdated stereotypes about women in agriculture. Clare Hopwood, 25,…

BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Compostable bale net accompanies Case IH baler updates

A solution to the age-old issue of how to conveniently – and responsibly – dispose of bale net is on its way from CNH in the form of biodegradable netting.…

WEATHER

Helicopter delay fuels family's wildfire anguish

A farming family living beneath the Rhinogydd wildfire says it feels "forgotten" as flames continue to threaten grazing land, livestock and protected habitats while they wait for helicopter support to…

NEWS

Tributes paid as NFU Livestock Board's David Barton passes away

News has emerged that NFU Livestock Board chairman David Barton passed away unexpectedly while loading cattle on his farm in Gloucestershire on Thursday (16 July). Paying tribute, NFU president Tom…

FARM POLICY

Dartmoor ponies removed from stocking rate calculations

Farmer and countryside groups have applauded a government decision to exclude Dartmoor polies from stocking rate calculations when it comes to meeting agri-environment scheme conditions, but say further refinement is…

WEATHER

Forage and water fears grow as Welsh dry spell bites

Farmers in parts of Wales are facing worsening water shortages, failing forage crops and grazing pressures as prolonged hot, dry weather intensifies. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed on Thursday (16…

HARVEST

Harvest Highlights: Crops suffer in East and 2am wheat harvest

Harvest is proving a very mixed affair. Some farmers are reasonably happy with both yields and quality, and others think it will be a year to forget.  See also: 5…

LAND MARKETS

Clutch of south-west farms and Cumbria holding hit market

The south-west of England offers the pick of this week’s new launches, including a livestock farm with a sizeable range of accommodation. Meare Court Farm, near Taunton, is a highly…

SPRAYERS

Bigger, quieter cab for Amazone Pantera 4504 sprayer

Amazone hopes to lure more sprayer operators into its Pantera 4504 self-propelled by introducing a bigger and quieter cab. Inside, there has been a thinning of physical controls on the…

COMMUNITY

FUW raises £65,000 for Wales Air Ambulance

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has raised £65,000 for Wales Air Ambulance – equivalent to the cost of 18 missions – after three years of fundraising led by members…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Wheat prices show welcome signs of improvement

Feed wheat prices have shown an encouraging upturn in recent days, prompted by tightening supply predictions and interruptions to shipping in the Black Sea region. Latest reports from the US…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Farmer collaboration fund opens with £30m backing

Farmers will be able to apply for a new £30m government fund this autumn aimed at encouraging collaboration to cut costs and strengthen farm businesses. Launched by Defra at the…

NEWS

TB fears force agriculture show to cancel cattle classes

Concerns about bovine TB have forced an agricultural show to cancel its cattle classes, highlighting the ongoing impact of the disease on farming in Wales. Organisers of Llanilar Show say…

NEWS

HCC launches campaign to boost demand for Welsh red meat

Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) has launched a £300,000 campaign encouraging shoppers to choose PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef by looking for the official…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Ffermio Bro budget rises after strong farmer demand

A Welsh government scheme supporting nature-friendly farming has allocated almost all its first-year funding after attracting strong interest from farmers across protected landscapes. Ffermio Bro, launched by the Welsh government…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Red diesel prices climb after Trump renews Gulf hostilities

Fresh hostilities in the Gulf have sent crude oil prices back up to four-week highs, with the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly falling to two-month…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Defra minister rejects call for targeted pig support

Defra farming minister Stephen Morgan has rejected calls for targeted support for beleaguered pig producers, insisting current market difficulties do not warrant any government intervention. The case was made by…

LAND MARKETS

Farmland sales rise despite political uncertainty

Political uncertainty is continuing to shape England’s farmland market, despite more farms coming up for sale than at any time in almost 20 years. While the government’s Farming Roadmap has…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Retailers accused of hoarding dairy margins

As dairy producers exit the industry due to low margins, retailers are putting their milk supplies at risk by not passing on lower prices to their consumers, analysts have warned.…

NEWS

Farmer cleared over fatal farm burglary shooting

A Derbyshire farmer who shot dead a suspected burglar during a break-in at his Peak District farm has been cleared of all criminal charges. Derbyshire Police were called to reports…

BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

Britain’s Fittest Farmer: Mind and muscle put to the test

The finalists for Britain’s Fittest Farmer are preparing for the last leg of the competition and, as every year, that means they will be judged on more than physical ability.  …

HARVEST

Harvest 2026: Light land crops struggle and some OSR wins

The summer heatwaves have seen the earliest start to harvest for many farmers across the UK, who are reporting variable results. While on lighter land yields and quality have struggled,…

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Three-quarters of SFI26 Window 1 funding allocated

Three-quarters of the funding available through the first application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI26) has now been allocated, prompting Defra to urge eligible farmers to apply soon before…

FINANCE

Agri-business administrations surge in first half of 2026

More agricultural businesses are entering administration as a challenging economic climate adds to the financial pressures facing the sector. According to an assessment by law firm Shakespeare Martineau, a total…

BUSINESS

UK-Switzerland trade deal to boost food exports for farmers

British farmers are set to gain improved access to the Swiss market, worth an average of £195m a year between 2019 and 2022, after a new trade deal cut tariffs…

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