Latest stories ARABLEDefra ministers offer commitment on parallel importsDefra ministers have given firm commitments they will address industry concerns over the potential loss of parallel imports and seed treatments. The NFU has received a letter from farming minister… TRACTORSFirst impressions: How does 778hp Case Quadtrac shape up?When any tractor manufacturer brings its new, most powerful production tractor to the market, it’s bound to stir excitement among farm machinery enthusiasts. At a recent field day near Fuchsenbigl,… HEALTH AND WELFAREWhy pre-housing is the time to ward off pneumonia in calvesWith your suckler herd hopefully still out grazing, I’m sure that housing cattle seems a long way off, but it’s time for a bit of planning now, to maximise your… WEED MANAGEMENTField choice is key as oat growers lose grassweed herbicidesOat growers are being advised to carefully consider their grassweed pressure, as approval changes have meant there are no grassweed herbicide options this coming season. Up to now, several options… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Clamps full after what seems a summer of cutsThis is the third time I’ve written a post-harvest article. I’ve just reread the previous two years’ articles to remind myself what had been happening. Apparently, the last couple of… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESPoland, Hungary and Slovakia extend ban on Ukrainian grainRestrictions on certain key agricultural imports from Ukraine will remain in place in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, despite the EU Commission confirming on 15 September that these restrictions had been… LIVESTOCKPetition launched to save Herdwick sheep in Lake DistrictAn online petition has been launched to save Herdwick sheep and maintain World Heritage Status in the Lake District. The petition, which has been created by Nigel Hollingworth, proposes the… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGlobal supply constraints push up UK fertiliser pricesFertiliser markets have started to ramp up in recent weeks, with rising oil and natural gas prices and tighter global supplies providing support. Imported ammonium nitrate stood at £362/t in… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFCN FarmWell Award winner announcedAndrew Dellbridge, from Norfolk, has won the Farming Community Network (FCN) FarmWell Award 2023 for his short video showing how he champions mental resilience within the agricultural sector. The award,… More articles OpinionSee all NEWSOpinion: Standing room only when a planner comes to talkI’m off to Montague Farm in East Sussex, which seems to alternate use of its farm buildings as a venue for upmarket weddings and … er … NFU gatherings. Sadly,… NEWSOpinion: Rule burden set to grow, with farmers bearing bruntThe recent decision by poultry processor Avara to impose new litter management protocols on its farmer-suppliers and the government’s U-turn on nutrient neutrality rules for housing developments show how the… NEWSOpinion: It's been another 'perfectly average' harvestMy first full-time job was on a training scheme with one of the large corporate farming businesses. Fettling with some hail nets on one stunning spring morning, we stopped for… NEWSEditor's View: SFI rollout begins but questions remainGood things, it is said, come to those who wait. But farmer patience has already been severely tested, and questions remain about just how good it really is. Yes, we’re…  Subscribe to Farmers Weekly Save money and never miss an issue. Subscribe ArableSee all ARABLEDefra ministers offer commitment on parallel importsDefra ministers have given firm commitments they will address industry concerns over the potential loss of parallel imports and seed treatments. The NFU has received a letter from farming minister… WEED MANAGEMENTField choice is key as oat growers lose grassweed herbicidesOat growers are being advised to carefully consider their grassweed pressure, as approval changes have meant there are no grassweed herbicide options this coming season. Up to now, several options… WHEATNo-insecticide wheat yields over 10t/ha for Norfolk growerNorfolk grower Will More is planning a second season of drilling a virus-resistant wheat variety with environmental and financial benefits, while also producing a good yield at harvest 2023. Using… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Trying a three-way winter wheat blendHarvest has finally been completed; it’s been a relatively smooth one, but has dragged on longer than it should have. Results on the whole have been a little disappointing, with… SOILSCan climate change champion biochar match its potential?Soil improver, waste recycler and atmospheric carbon capturer – there’s a lot of excitement about the potential benefits of biochar. Equally, there are a lot of unknowns about whether that… MARKET OPPORTUNITIESWildflower seed diversification gives arable tenants securityDiversifying a traditional arable rotation with a wildflower seed business has helped secure a viable future for one tenant farming family, who faced losing their farm to building developments. In… MAIZEMaize crops perform well in this year's challenging weatherMaize has done well in this year’s challenging weather conditions, utilising summer rain for excellent plant growth, reports Neil Groom, manager of forage specialists Grainseed. “Spring was wet and maize… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Damp harvest sees return of straw rakingWith the changing weather fortunes we ended up harvesting the driest wheat at only a slightly higher moisture than the wettest oilseed rape. Hagbergs were great, specific weights decent, but… LivestockSee all HEALTH AND WELFAREWhy pre-housing is the time to ward off pneumonia in calvesWith your suckler herd hopefully still out grazing, I’m sure that housing cattle seems a long way off, but it’s time for a bit of planning now, to maximise your… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Clamps full after what seems a summer of cutsThis is the third time I’ve written a post-harvest article. I’ve just reread the previous two years’ articles to remind myself what had been happening. Apparently, the last couple of… LIVESTOCKPetition launched to save Herdwick sheep in Lake DistrictAn online petition has been launched to save Herdwick sheep and maintain World Heritage Status in the Lake District. The petition, which has been created by Nigel Hollingworth, proposes the… GRASSLAND MANAGEMENTApply lime now to grassland if conditions good, says expertWhere ground conditions are good, now is the ideal time for lime applications to grassland. However, calcium lime is recommended by independent consultant Dr George Fisher. Magnesium lime makes the… BEEF3 weaning strategies explored for suckler farmsMany different strategies are employed by suckler herds across the UK to minimise stress, growth check and hassle when weaning suckler calves. Scotland’s Rural College beef specialist Basil Lowman stresses… BOVINE TBBovine TB cattle slaughterings below 20,000 in EnglandThe number of cattle slaughtered in England over the course of a year due to bovine TB has dropped below 20,000 for the first time in 15 years. The latest… NEWS'Tighten the borders' say farmers, as swine fever reaches SwedenThe UK government is under pressure to raise the threat level of African swine fever (ASF) from medium to high, after Sweden reported its first case, with humans thought to… BOVINE TBNew TB rules mean less red tape to move restricted cattleLivestock movements during a bovine TB breakdown can be made using a single general licence from 2 October 2023, replacing the need for individual movement licences. The rule change, described… MachinerySee all TRACTORSFirst impressions: How does 778hp Case Quadtrac shape up?When any tractor manufacturer brings its new, most powerful production tractor to the market, it’s bound to stir excitement among farm machinery enthusiasts. At a recent field day near Fuchsenbigl,… TRACTORSNovel hybrid tractor drivetrain developed by CNH brand SteyrAny Formula 1 fan will be used to seeing its high-performance cars harvesting unused energy and deploying it as a tactical power boost further down the track. Farmers could be… TECHNOLOGYDriverless tractors: Which manufacturer is leading the race?Creating an autonomous vehicle for farm fieldwork is a relatively straightforward task from a mechanical engineering perspective. Choose a powertrain suited to the vehicle’s intended applications, decide between tracks and… TRACTORSCase IH and New Holland unveil 75hp electric tractorsBattery-powered electric tractors look set to enter mainstream agriculture following the commercial launch of 55kW (75hp) models at the Farm Progress Show in the US. Unlike the electric compact tractors… CommunitySee all FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Clamps full after what seems a summer of cutsThis is the third time I’ve written a post-harvest article. I’ve just reread the previous two years’ articles to remind myself what had been happening. Apparently, the last couple of… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFCN FarmWell Award winner announcedAndrew Dellbridge, from Norfolk, has won the Farming Community Network (FCN) FarmWell Award 2023 for his short video showing how he champions mental resilience within the agricultural sector. The award,… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2023: Meet the winnersThe winners of the Farmers Weekly Britain’s Fittest Farmer competition have been crowned after battling it out at the finals in Essex. Among the 31 finalists, the competition was fierce… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Trying a three-way winter wheat blendHarvest has finally been completed; it’s been a relatively smooth one, but has dragged on longer than it should have. Results on the whole have been a little disappointing, with… BusinessSee all CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESPoland, Hungary and Slovakia extend ban on Ukrainian grainRestrictions on certain key agricultural imports from Ukraine will remain in place in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, despite the EU Commission confirming on 15 September that these restrictions had been… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGlobal supply constraints push up UK fertiliser pricesFertiliser markets have started to ramp up in recent weeks, with rising oil and natural gas prices and tighter global supplies providing support. Imported ammonium nitrate stood at £362/t in… DIVERSIFICATIONBreeder of pure-bred Sussex cattle targets new marketsA Sussex cattle breeder is looking to capitalise on the growing market for grass-fed beef “with a difference”, launching a new online service for his traditional, well-matured meat. William De… PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSDefra provides clarity on farming budget spendDefra has offered clarity on how the agricultural budget for England is being allocated amid concerns from food and farming organisations over a lack of transparency about where the money… ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMESPrivately funded natural capital schemes: What to considerStill in their infancy, most privately funded natural capital schemes involve taking a long-term approach and creating units and credits that can be bought or sold – usually offering farms… PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSRPA suffers IT issues on CS 2024 deadline dayThe Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has been battling IT computer glitches on deadline day for the 2024 Countryside Stewardship scheme, sparking huge frustration and anxiety for farmers trying to submit… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESBeef and lamb markets well supported into the autumnA warmer start to September and tighter supplies of stock has helped to strengthen prices for both beef and lamb in recent weeks across the UK. Analysts say the improved… LAND MARKETSMore land and farms wanted on Scottish marketAs in all UK land markets, more supply is needed in Scotland. Anything of quality is generally readily snapped up, with private sales accounting for a good proportion of what… Futures prices Updated end of day Copyright © 2019. All market data is provided by Barchart Solutions. Futures: at least 10 minute delayed. Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. To see all exchange delays and terms of use, please see disclaimer. Careers POULTRYCareers at Aviagen: Putting people and poultry firstAviagen stands at the forefront of poultry genetics, pioneering research and innovation on a global scale. Our brands are among the most recognised and respected in the industry and each… COMMUNITYIs an agricultural degree worth doing?Over the past three years, figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency have shown a gradual climb in the number of students enrolling to study land-based and agricultural degrees. In… CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTWhy are army veterans so suited to a career in agriculture?Established at the end of 2019, Forces Farming is on a mission to put agricultural careers on the radar of military veterans and service leavers. After speaking with a friend… LIVESTOCKWhy student vets are not going into the industryFarmers and vets are being called on to be more inclusive and provide positive experiences during placements for student vets to increase the number of farm vets. It follows a…
