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Sainsbury’s aims for 'net-zero' pork range by 2030

Sainsbury’s has announced plans to work with its suppliers to deliver a “net-zero” fresh pork range on shelves by 2030. It hopes this will be achievable by utilising more sustainable…

Rural England Prosperity Fund for diversifications extended

The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) has been extended for another year, with £33m available to fund projects which will improve local infrastructure or support businesses in rural areas looking…

Photo of the Week: North Country Mule's 'thank you' for help

We love this photo of 20-year-old lambing assistant Amy Anderson with twin lambs - it looks like mum ewe is thanking her for her help. Amy is working at Hillworth…

Farmer Focus: Artificial intelligence relies on good data

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Landex Annual Conference through my commitments with working at the college. Landex is a membership organisation of land-based colleges and universities coming…

OPINION

Opinion: Government's SFI shift is a betrayal of farmers

“Don’t piss in my pocket then tell me it’s raining” perhaps best encapsulates the response to Defra’s bombshell announcement on the evening of 11 March that it was suspending applications…

MOWERS

Simon Richard adds two Sauerburger rotary mowers to range

The importer of Sauerburger rotary mowers for pasture, stubbles and other vegetation management tasks has expanded the range of machines available in Britain. Simon Richard took on the German product…

NEWS

This Week in Farming: SFI latest, Asda's war and new Subaru

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

GRANTS

Grants available for farms in England's protected landscapes

Many farmers and landowners in England do not realise the wide variety of projects that can be funded by the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) programme. As well as preserving…

POULTRY

Advice on managing mycotoxin risks for poultry

Despite the rollout of new stricter limits on the permitted levels of mycotoxins in cereals for human consumption, no changes have been made to recommendations for parameters in animal feed.…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: A 1am wake-up to talk cover crops and cocktails

Spring has sprung. Although we’re probably in Fool's Spring, or is it False Spring or the Spring of Deception? We’ve sprayed off the cover (failed wheat, blackgrass, chickweed and meadow…

MUCKSPREADERS

RS Agri debuts new vertical beater muckspreader range

Vertical beater muckspreaders are now available from RS Agri, the Hampshire outfit that, until now, had specialised in diet feeders and bale processors. Its Polish-built Atlas range initially encompasses several…

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Farm contractor seeks mask advice after asthma attack

A Northamptonshire farm contractor was rushed to Kettering Hospital after suffering a severe asthma attack triggered by inhaling dust from hay bales. Robert Rutt, 76, woke up in the early…

4X4S

On test: Subaru Forester e-Boxer still a countryside favourite

There’s much to hate about hare coursers, but they do know a good 4x4 when they see one – and the Subaru Forester’s tolerance for abuse is almost unmatched. While…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Defra data reveals sharp cuts in delinked payments

The Rural Payments Agency’s 2023-24 accounts have provided crucial details on the projected decline of delinked payments, which replaced Basic Payment Scheme payments starting in 2024. According to the Rural…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Yew Tree Dairy producers losing money due to poor milk price

Farmers supplying milk to Yew Tree Dairy in Lancashire have spoken out in frustration after being paid well below the market rate, with many receiving about 35p/litre. This is roughly…

WEED MANAGEMENT

Government unveils first pesticide action plan in a decade

The UK government has unveiled its first National Action Plan (NAP) on pesticides in more than a decade, aiming to reduce environmental harm and enhance sustainable farming practices. The plan…

BUSINESS

HCC increases levy rates for Welsh livestock farmers

Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) has announced it is raising its levies from 1 April, in line with the Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation. An…

OPINION

Editor's View: Time for young farmers to give it some welly

Since Defra’s decision to pull up the drawbridge on the Sustainable Farming Incentive last week, thoughts among some of you have been turning to what this may mean for the…

SOILS

Norfolk grower aims to cut soil compaction in root crops

Mark Means’ aim this spring is to ensure that soils in his sugar beet and potato fields don’t exceed 1 megapascal (MPa) on the penetrometer during establishment. While he has…

DAIRY

Why efficiency is the route to dairy farm sustainability

Every time dairy farmers think about sustainability, they should be thinking instead about efficiency. This was the conclusion of a roundtable of farmers, independent experts and industry representatives who gathered…

LAND MARKETS

Land and farms launched from Devon to Scottish Borders

This week’s launch of a 310-acre grassland farm in mid-Devon sits alongside a further 95 neighbouring acres, which are also on the market with a further house. Pewson Barton, in…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Cull ewes top prime lambs by £20 a head

Following February’s piece, I am pleased to announce the safe arrival of our newborn son. All are settling in well. However, the sleep deprivation that a newborn brings, combined with…

ENVIRONMENT

New national forest aims to transform west of England landscape

Farm leaders have given a cautious welcome to plans announced by Defra on Friday (21 March) to create the first national forest in 30 years, but insist farmers be rewarded…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Entitled space invaders get farmer-style blasting

At the risk of making certain close family members fall about the place laughing, I’m going to confidently state that I’m a very patient man. I know this because, not…

LIVESTOCK DISEASES

Sheep farmers encouraged to monitor nematodirus risk

Sheep farmers are encouraged to monitor their flock’s risk of nematodirus following recent warm weather, which can influence when this parasite's larvae hatch. Nematodirosis affects lambs and can cause a…