Articles published in the last 30 days All from last 30 days TECHNOLOGYProbcast weather app gives growers insights into rain riskTechnology start-up Catchment AI has developed a weather forecasting app that gives farmers more insight into the likelihood of heavy rain showers. Like other providers of this type, Probcast analyses… ARABLEEast Yorkshire mixed farmer joins productivity trialEast Yorkshire arable farmer Adam Hayward is the new Hutchinsons Helix Technology Demonstration farm host, who hopes taking part in further trial work will help maximise farm productivity. Adam runs… CRIMECornish farmers devastated by £120 sheep worrying fineA Cornish farming family have been left devastated after a court imposed a £120 fine on a dog owner following an attack on their flock. Three dogs chased sheep belonging… YOUNG FARMERSAlice Littlewood: Young adults need to know 'real food' factsWalk around a supermarket and, chances are, you’ll see more plastic wrap than actual food in most people’s trolleys. Boxes and boxes of frozen, beige, processed foods, or plastic-wrapped strawberries… CROP MANAGEMENTAdvice on key focus areas to ease pressure on arable marginsThe outlook for arable businesses in the year ahead is one of tightening margins, rising costs and increasing uncertainty. Farm output is under significant strain, driven primarily by poor commodity… ENVIRONMENTBorders farm invests in large-scale agroforestry pushA farm in the Scottish Borders is demonstrating the potential of agroforestry through a large-scale tree planting project designed to support both agriculture and the environment. The initiative, led by… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring smiles brighten March weatherAfter one of the wettest beginning to the year on record, the sun is beginning to break through in many places across the country. And what better way to tempt… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTShare farming rises up agenda as a farm structure choiceOnce used mainly in livestock and dairy systems, share farming is now a common joint venture arrangement in arable too, as practical, financial and tax pressures present new challenges to… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Turnip fields drying out to finish store lambsSpring has arrived, and after such a prolonged wet winter, it couldn’t be more welcome. I even managed to apply 125kg/ha of polysulphate to the oilseed rape before the end… MACHINERYAndrew Ward puts his arable machinery fleet up for auctionThe machinery assets of Roy Ward (Farms) will be up for grabs later this month, as Lincolnshire grower Andrew Ward dispenses with his entire fleet following a two-year business review.… OPINIONOpinion: Agri-tech must earn its place on-farm The potential benefits of embracing agri-tech for farmers running high-risk, capital-intensive businesses are clear to see. Innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, for example, holds huge potential to bring… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Iran, yellow rust and farm manager payWelcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are your markets figures… DAIRYAdvice for producers on navigating falling milk pricesAfter a sustained period of strong returns, milk prices have fallen sharply and cashflow is now tightening. Advisers are urging producers to take proactive steps to manage milk volumes and… COMMUNITYOpen Farm Sunday seeks young artists for sticker designTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday, young artists are being encouraged to get creative in a national sticker competition. The contest has been launched by Linking Environment… TAXWhy tax planning is still crucial despite IHT concessionsThere is little doubt that the increases to inheritance tax (IHT) thresholds announced by the government just before Christmas 2025 will take a huge number of farmers out of the… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: More SFI mess and a small addition to fleetWell the rain has finally stopped and, when you consider the amount we’ve had over the past three months, I’m pleasantly surprised how well crops look and how well they… MACHINERYFarmer-made galvanised dog kennel gets slide-out floorA Denbighshire sheep farmer has developed his take on a New Zealand-style outdoor dog kennel. Alwyn Evans’ shelters are made almost entirely from galvanised steel, including the roof sheet, mesh… OPINIONOpinion: Response to goose problem highlights crofting spiritOn a bright winter morning, six little heads appeared over the lip of a grassy slope on our croft. I watched the gaggle of greylag geese from my kitchen window… FARM POLICYVideo: Farage outlines Reform UK's pitch to farmersAs Reform UK’s national tour promoting its local elections campaign gets into gear, Nigel Farage spoke to Farmers Weekly about the party’s growing support among farmers. During the interview, Mr… TRACTORS11 new Valtra S376 tractors – JSE’s buying decision revealedFor some businesses, buying a new tractor is a blue-moon event, others might stretch to one or two a year, but precious few will have landed 11 in a single… BUSINESSNew income data confirms squeeze on cereal farmsFarm incomes on cereal farms in England were at their lowest level on record for the year to February 2026, according to new estimates from Defra. Average farm business income… NEWSTrail cameras target rural crime hotspots in EssexEssex Police are deploying solar-powered trail cameras funded by confiscated criminal assets across rural crime hotspots to deter offences, gather evidence and support farmers. The Rural Engagement Team has introduced… NEWSEx-Scotland Food & Drink boss becomes Red Tractor chiefPaul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of the UK’s largest food and farm assurance scheme, Red Tractor, at a pivotal moment for the organisation and the wider farming sector.… BUSINESSTrewithen Dairy to rebrand as Cornish Dairy CoTrewithen Dairy is to rebrand as the Cornish Dairy Co this April. This will mark a new chapter for the well-known craft dairy producer as it looks to strengthen its… ARABLESFI26: What options are open to arable farmers?For growers who were locked out when the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) closed abruptly last March, the government’s February announcement on the scheme will have come as a relief. While… More articles
