4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1154+ words) Diversifying into egg production has helped one family secure the future of their Welsh upland farm and create a business capable of supporting the next generation. Gareth and Rhianon Jones had been running a 70-cow suckler herd and 500 ewes at…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (160+ words) In this episode, we examine new farm-level evidence suggesting phosphorus is coming into balance on farms in the River Wye catchment – and ask what it means for water pollution. We visit a field trial where precision breeding could make UK-grown…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (498+ words) The Hawkstone Farmers Choir and Hawkstone Brewery are donating £100,000 to farming and mental health charities following the choir’s Britain’s Got Talent success. The choir handed over £50,000 at Jeremy Clarkson’s pub, The Farmer’s Dog, on Friday (4 September), with the money divided…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1689+ words) Whether it’s a legal, tax, finance or management question, Farmers Weekly’s expert panel can help. Here, Duncan Sigournay, a partner and head of agriculture at law firm Thrings, and Carter Jonas associate Caroline Raspison, give advice on considerations in negotiating…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (709+ words) Confident that this summer was destined to be wetter than a service station toilet seat, in the spring I ordered our first proper grain dryer. Second-hand of course, and it would appear with some complimentary rat damage in the fuse…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (338+ words) The Great British Farm-Fest is moving to Newbury Showground in 2027 following its inaugural event at Stoneleigh Park, which attracted more than 52,000 visitors over three days. The festival will return on 29-31 May in 2027, organisers have confirmed, promising another celebration of British…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (586+ words) A second laboratory is being opened for bluetongue testing amid a growing backlog of tests that is slowing the pace of disease surveillance. Further testing capacity at the Moredun Research Institute in Midlothian is expected to be available from early…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (407+ words) August is the time of year when farming in Ayrshire becomes less about careful planning and more about staring at weather apps until one eventually tells you what you want to hear. Harvest is under way at Buntonhill with winter…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (874+ words) A recent Claas tractor launch provided the rare opportunity for a nosey at the overspill from the German manufacturer’s museum collection. Here, we round up a few of the oddities and prototypes. See also: Return of Valtra’s bendy tractor Jumbo…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (202+ words) The Women in Agriculture Network is set to explore the challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in rural communities. Taking place on Friday 28 August at 10am, the webinar will bring together campaigners, support organisations…...