Articles published in the last 30 days All from last 30 days LAMBINGHow colostrum and new shed helped cut lamb mortalityMeticulous colostrum feeding and a new lambing shed have helped cut mortality and eradicate cases of watery mouth in an organic March lambing flock. Mortality has fallen from 26% to… CROP WATCHCrop Watch: Standard urea fertiliser cut-off approachesThis week brings the spring equinox, with days being longer than nights, and hopes for more spring-like weather. Many hard decisions are now being made on whether to redrill, keep… AIR AND WATERLaw firm to seek compensation for River Wye pollutionA law firm that specialises in environmental litigation is building a case against poultry giant Avara Foods to try to win compensation for thousands of people and businesses in the… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Weather and prices push farmers to the limitAs farmers and contractors, we are not afraid of a challenge or two, but last autumn and winter, coupled with low commodity prices that do not reflect the global situation,… SPRAYERSHorsch VT and PT self-propelleds to get Claas X11 cabBuyers of Horsch’s latest VT and PT self-propelled sprayers will get a quieter and more spacious workspace, courtesy of Claas. The X11 cab from the German firm's high-horsepower harvesters replaces… NEWSOpinion: The chance to upskill is a great investmentTimes are hard in certain farming sectors. I have heard at least two contractors and three machinery dealers recently complain that nobody seems to have any money at the moment.… COMPLIANCEFour farming unions to oversee wider Red Tractor reviewA wide-ranging review into Red Tractor and the farm assurance network will now be overseen by all four main UK farming unions, the AHDB has confirmed. The second, broader review… ENVIRONMENTTree planting grant uplift for English growersFarmers and landowners participating in the England Woodland Creation Offer (Ewco) are to receive extra funding for so-called “additional contributions”, which go beyond the basic grant for planting more trees.… BUSINESSPulses UK joins AIC creating stronger voice for growersIndustry membership group Pulses UK is set to join the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) later this year, which should bolster both organisations. Pulses UK members, who comprise processors and users… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGYana charity launches new rural mental health helplineRural mental health and suicide prevention charity Yana (You Are Not Alone), based in East Anglia, has launched a new live helpline to give immediate support to rural communities. The… FARM POLICYShort films reveal harsh realities of farming in WalesFarmers have teamed up with an independent film production company to record a series of hard-hitting short films about the realities of farming in Wales. Gareth Wyn Jones, a hill… DAIRYHow budgeting helped identify farm’s scope for dairyLong-term budgeting at Hilley Farm in Shropshire has resulted in a more resilient, more profitable business that is better able to support three families. Only by understanding long-term business projections… COVER CROPSInternational expert's tips on ramping up soil carbon levelsSoil carbon levels can be moved in the right direction by applying a set of five soil health principles and recognising that every green plant is a carbon inlet, according… NEWSWelsh farmers stage flags protest on Swansea bridgeFrustrated farmers have staged further protests against the Welsh Labour government’s anti-farming policies. About a dozen farmers waved Welsh red dragon flags and unfurled banners and placards declaring “No Farmers… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 196: British farmers set to grow gene-edited cropsIn this episode, we find out how farmers in England are set to be the first in Europe to grow gene-edited crops. We discover how water management is helping UK… PIGSDefra responds to 48 recommendations to improve pig sectorDefra has responded to an extensive list of recommendations relating to the structure and operations of the GB pig industry and current legislation. AHDB was commissioned by Defra to carry… COMMUNITYLucy Nott: Bring on the female combine drivers“If you can't see it, you can't be it.” Theatre director Marianne Elliot is right – which is why campaigns like Farmers Weekly’s Level the Field are so important. The more… PLOUGHSKV adds in-furrow models to Ecomat shallow plough rangeKverneland has added a trio of new models to its Ecomat shallow plough range. The six-, seven- and eight-furrow versions are built for in-furrow use, whereas the existing eight- and… SHEEPScops updates sheep wormer advice sheetA key support tool for sheep worming decisions has been revised, giving farmers the latest product information to manage internal parasite control sustainably. The Sustainable Control of Parasites (Scops) group… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONSecure your family's land with solarDiversify your business, generate additional income and continue farming your land, while combatting climate change. No one in the rural community needs to be told that the current economy is… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONGrowing greens more sustainablyAs a successful grower of speciality produce, Westland Nurseries is keen to use less energy in the process. As the UK’s largest micro greens grower, the business is enjoying a… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONLess stress, more success with FarmplanAs we enter March, the end of the tax year prompts a rise in activity on farms across the country as farmers and accountants work together diligently, tying up loose… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONCut the cost of growing your business with NFU discountsNFU membership supports you and your farming or growing business through a range of benefits that can help save you time and money on a daily basis. When it comes… BUSINESSPlanting trees for nature-friendly farmingCommitted to leaving his land in a better state for the future, one Lincolnshire farmer turned to trees. At Barff Farm, north Lincolnshire, Robert Moore grows wheat, barley and oilseed… WILDLIFEAre wolves the solution to booming deer population?A video of deer blocking traffic as they hurtle across a road in Lincolnshire has sparked a lively debate over whether wolves should be reintroduced as their top predators. The… More articles