Farming news from the last 24 hours ARABLEEarly wheat harvest delivers mixed returnsThe first combines rolling into winter wheat have delivered a mixed picture, with some growers reporting yields more than a third below normal after the prolonged dry spell. Although only… CRIMESeven tractors damaged at dealership after gunshot reportsPolice are investigating after seven tractors parked at an agricultural dealership were damaged following reports of shooting noises in the early hours of Thursday (9 July). Gwent Police were called… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES£2m in direct support offered to Scotland's pig producersA new £2m support scheme for Scotland’s independent pig producers has been launched by the Scottish government to help with the significant market challenges facing the sector. Scotland has lost… BUSINESSCash pressures steer farmers towards smaller tractorsConstrained finances in the arable sector appear to be influencing tractor-buying decisions, with farmers opting for smaller machines despite an overall rise in registrations. Latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers… ENVIRONMENTSheep needed to reduce risk of wildfires, says NSAGrazing livestock can play a crucial role in reducing the risk of wildfires, according to the National Sheep Association (NSA). A reduction of livestock numbers in the uplands, as a… LAND MARKETSRare launches in several counties offer varietyA Northumberland livestock and arable farm where the current owner has produced about 50,000 cattle, 160,000 lambs and 30,000 pigs is coming to the market. Frank Robson, who has a reputation… TRACTORSClaas pulls the wraps off revamped 264-313hp Axion 8 tractorsAs part of an update programme across its entire tractor range, Claas has launched revamped versions of its 800-series machines. Three new variants – the Axion 8.240, 8.270 and 8.290…
