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CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

UK wheat markets falter with global supplies set to rise

UK feed wheat futures for May 2026 dropped to a contract low of £171.50/t on 26 November, as a stronger pound made domestic wheat less competitive on global markets. The…

LAND MARKETS

Land reform priorities misaligned with public, say Scots

Government priorities on land reform do not reflect public concerns, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents landowners. The organisation was responding to a report from the Scottish…

CEREAL DRILLS

Versatile Vredo DZ5 Overseeder sows three species at once

Both direct drilling and overseeding of multi-species swards are now possible with the latest iteration of Vredo’s Overseeder. The DZ5 is capable of sowing three different seed types or products…

TAX

Small IHT concession in an otherwise damaging Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has offered a small concession in her Autumn Budget in relation to inheritance tax on farm assets. She has confirmed the 100% agricultural property relief (APR) threshold…

FARM POLICY

Defiant farmers flood into London after tractor ban

Frustrated farmers descended on central London in their thousands on Wednesday (26 November), defying a last-minute Metropolitan Police ban on tractors entering Whitehall just hours before a planned Budget day…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

GB pig price falls to £2/kg as margins tighten on farm

After several buoyant years for the pork sector, falling pig prices are once again squeezing margins for producers. Finished pig prices have slipped by almost 8p/kg in the past three…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Dairy sector plans ahead to manage excess milk volumes

An oversupplied milk market is putting significant pressure on farmgate milk prices, with further cuts expected to be announced by processors next week. Independent dairy analyst Chris Walkland has warned…

WEED MANAGEMENT

Post-em herbicide permitted for key winter wheat and barley

Farmers now have the option to apply Proclus or Bandur (aclonifen) in winter wheat and winter barley post-emergence up to the four-leaf stage, and the active can now be used…

NEWS

Farmers send clear IHT message to Treasury ahead of Budget

More than 400 Royal Welsh Winter Fair attendees made their feelings on the proposed changes to inheritance tax (IHT) clear when they held up a mosaic message, spelling out “No…

FARM POLICY

Met Police blocks farmers’ Budget day IHT protest in London

Farmers planning a high-profile tractor protest in Whitehall on Budget day (Wednesday 26 November) have had their assembly cancelled by the Metropolitan Police, sparking fury and accusations that Westminster is…

NEWS

NPA complains to BBC over James Rebanks podcast clip

A dispute has emerged after comments made by farmer and author James Rebanks on a BBC Radio 4 podcast prompted a formal complaint from the National Pig Association (NPA), which…

NEWS

Police force criticised in Richard Haddock death inquest

Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised at an inquest for failing to remove a shotgun from a well-known farmer who subsequently took his own life. Former NFU Devon county…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Syngenta sells UK seed breeding business to focus on hybrids

Global crop protection and seeds firm Syngenta has agreed the sale of its UK malting barley seed breeding activities to major breeder Ragt. Syngenta’s decision to sell off its remaining…

CRIME

More visible policing promised in rural crime crackdown

Britain’s rural communities are set to see a stronger police presence and tougher measures to deter organised crime under a newly announced government crackdown. Ministers have unveiled a three-year rural…

FARM POLICY

IHT tractor protest in London planned for Budget day

Farmers from across the UK have finalised plans for another large tractor-led protest in London on Budget day, warning that proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms threaten the future of family…

FEED AND NUTRITION

New organic feed rules for 2026 confirmed by Defra

New organic poultry and pig feed rules will apply across Great Britain from 1 January 2026 after Defra confirmed changes to long-standing derogations. Defra said it had amended and extended…

NEWS

UK dairy farming benefits environment says report

The virtues of UK dairy farming, including its contribution to nutrition, health and environmental sustainability, are highlighted in a new report by the AHDB. The report, 'Balancing health and sustainability:…

4X4S

Mitsubishi to return to the UK – new L200 pickup pending?

International Motors has announced plans to revive the Mitsubishi brand in the UK, with several new ranges set to go on sale next summer. The Midlands-based importer hasn’t yet revealed…

CEREAL DRILLS

APV unveils 1,600-litre twin-compartment front tank

Austrian outfit APV has joined the army of manufacturers offering front hoppers designed to be paired with a toolbar drill. The 1,600-litre unit features a central wall that can be…

FARM POLICY

Tractors flood Newcastle in farmer protest against IHT

Farmers from across the North East poured into Newcastle on Sunday 23 November for a large-scale tractor rally to protest the UK government’s planned inheritance-tax reforms. More than 100 tractors…

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Deadline looms for CS Mid Tier rollover decisions

Time is running out for thousands of English farmers yet to respond to their Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid Tier rollover offers, with Defra warning that the window to secure a…

FARM POLICY

Farmers unite in nationwide day of protest against IHT

Farmers across England and Wales mounted co-ordinated demonstrations on Monday 24 November in a nationwide “Day of Unity”, protesting against proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms with dawn convoys, bridge-line tractor…

FARM POLICY

Deputy first minister defends policies at Welsh Winter Fair

Wales’ deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies has defended his farming policies after farming lobby group Digon yw Digon said its members had no confidence in the current regime. The group…

NEWS

Poultry firm fined £50k over unguarded feeder death

A Cumbrian egg producer has been fined after a long-serving worker died when his clothing became entangled in an unguarded feeding system – a tragedy his family say could have…

GRANTS

Welsh organic farming sector to get £3m grant

The organic sector in Wales is due a £3m cash injection next year, Wales deputy first minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on Monday (24 November).…

4X4S

Heritage Customs develops 425hp Defender pickup

Two specialist vehicle modifiers have joined forces to deliver what Land Rover hasn’t – a Defender pickup. Coachbuilders Heritage Customs and Urban Automotive, which are owned by the same parent…

SPRAYERS

New BKT Agrimax ProCrop tyre balances field and road needs

A new row-crop tyre from BKT – the Agrimax ProCrop – aims to balance the characteristics needed for road travel and fieldwork with a carcass structure that meets VF performance…

PEST MANAGEMENT

New tool helps farmers manage costly potato pest

Scottish potato growers are set to benefit from a new interactive tool which allows them to predict the impact of different potato varieties, cover crops and the use of nematicides…

FARM POLICY

Not too late to pause family farm tax, says NFU Cymru

With just days remaining before the Autumn Budget, the Royal Welsh Winter Fair is set to become a focal point for mounting concern over proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms. Farming…

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