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UK wheat futures at £173/t with EU harvest prospects mixed

Wheat values in the UK have pushed up slightly in the past week, but remain under pressure due to large volumes of cheap exports from the Black Sea region on…

SCHMALLENBERG

Schmallenberg survey calls for farmers to take part

Virology researchers at the University of Nottingham are calling for farmers to complete their latest Schmallenberg impact survey. The study, carried out by researchers at the university’s School of Veterinary…

WEATHER

Welsh farm leaders demand help for flood-stricken farmers

Welsh farm leaders are demanding government help for farmers struggling with the catastrophic impact of flooding after Wales experienced the second wettest eight-month period in 100 years. Following one of…

NEWS

Packham under fire for branding fake bacon ‘planet-friendly’

Broadcaster and environmental activist Chris Packham has come under fire for urging Radio Times readers to drink soya milk and eat vegan “bacon” to save the planet. Mr Packham, who…

FARM MAINTENANCE

Techneat launches low-cost spinning bird scarer

Techneat Engineering has added a spinning bird scarer to its range as a cheaper and quieter alternative to a gas gun. The Rotorscare device has a red-and-white vane designed to…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

UK red diesel prices stable despite conflict in oil regions

Suppliers are encouraging farm businesses to stock up with red diesel now while UK fuel markets remain fairly muted, to avoid future price rises if the conflict in the Middle…

COMPLIANCE

AHDB finds Red Tractor outperforms Aussie and Kiwi rivals

Red Tractor's beef and lamb farmgate production standards are the strongest overall compared with equivalent schemes in Australia and New Zealand, an AHDB study has found. The Red Tractor Beef…

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CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

UK wheat futures at £173/t with EU harvest prospects mixed

Wheat values in the UK have pushed up slightly in the past week, but remain under pressure due to large volumes of cheap exports from the Black Sea region on…

WEATHER

Welsh farm leaders demand help for flood-stricken farmers

Welsh farm leaders are demanding government help for farmers struggling with the catastrophic impact of flooding after Wales experienced the second wettest eight-month period in 100 years. Following one of…

NEWS

Packham under fire for branding fake bacon ‘planet-friendly’

Broadcaster and environmental activist Chris Packham has come under fire for urging Radio Times readers to drink soya milk and eat vegan “bacon” to save the planet. Mr Packham, who…

FARM MAINTENANCE

Techneat launches low-cost spinning bird scarer

Techneat Engineering has added a spinning bird scarer to its range as a cheaper and quieter alternative to a gas gun. The Rotorscare device has a red-and-white vane designed to…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

UK red diesel prices stable despite conflict in oil regions

Suppliers are encouraging farm businesses to stock up with red diesel now while UK fuel markets remain fairly muted, to avoid future price rises if the conflict in the Middle…

COMPLIANCE

AHDB finds Red Tractor outperforms Aussie and Kiwi rivals

Red Tractor's beef and lamb farmgate production standards are the strongest overall compared with equivalent schemes in Australia and New Zealand, an AHDB study has found. The Red Tractor Beef…

TRACTORS

AEA reports spike in tractor sales for machines over 240hp

Latest analysis by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has revealed a spike in registrations of the highest-powered tractors in the opening months of 2024. It comes as overall tractor registrations…

TRANSITION

Securing a sustainable future for your farm business

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Reduced labour and machinery costs and more resilient soils are some of the benefits being seen since reducing cultivations at Manor Farm, near Bingham in Nottinghamshire. The Fisher family have…

 

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Editor's View: Pro food production, but not at any price

It’s not uncommon for an email to arrive in my inbox from a farmer wanting to know – often in blunt terms – why Farmers Weekly is supporting certain initiatives…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Rain can't stop play in my tractor cab

Wetter than an otter’s pocket. Wetter than a salmon’s Speedos. Wetter than a mermaid’s pool party. Wetter than a submarine’s number plate. Wetter than a well digger’s arse. Whichever phrase…