Without government support, family farms will be driven out of existence, says Fen Tiger One attack by Rachel Reeves was more than enough. But the Chancellor and the Labour government seem hell bent on destroying family farms. The Chancellor has repeatedly pulled the rug of financial support from farmers... Read more
• Big increase in farms taking part • 200,000 people visit local farms • Good for getting message across More than 270 farms hosted Open Farm Sunday visits this year – a 20% increase on 2024, say organisers. The nation’s flagship annual event celebrating British farming is seen as... Read more
Plan ahead to reduce the impact of inheritance tax proposals, says Bruce Masson, of Larking Gowen On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will be reformed with effect from 6 April 2026. Under the present rules for inheritance... Read more
Rapid technological change and ongoing labour challenges are reshaping the future of the UK’s agriculture and horticulture sectors, says a report. As automation and digitalisation accelerate, the nature of jobs is evolving, shifting demand towards higher-skilled, specialist roles and reducing reliance on low-skilled and seasonal labour, says the study.... Read more
• Plan sooner rather than leaving it later • Help on hand for the best options • Business structure is important Communication, compromise and common sense will be crucial in family discussions to safeguard farming businesses ahead of tax changes, say experts. Michael Horton, of the rural management team... Read more
A sharp rise in antibiotic usage on Danish pig farms highlights the importance of disease management following the 2022 zinc oxide ban, say researchers. Due to be published in the July issue of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, the study by the National Food Institute tracked antimicrobial use (AMU) across Danish... Read more
Control docks to get best from silage
Livestock 08/07/2025
Dry spring sees docks thrive Dock populations are thriving this summer following the driest spring in over a century – and reducing silage palatability unless controlled. Deep rooting ability allows docks to reach moisture – outcompeting grass in a way which can significantly reduce silage quality and nutrient value,... Read more
Why smart testing beats blanket dosing
Livestock 08/07/2025
I recently travelled the country and noticed growing interest in a parasite called Haemonchus contortus, or Barber’s Pole worm, writes Nerys Wright. I’ve encountered it before in the south and east, recent queries have come from the Midlands and the north of England – suggesting it may be spreading... Read more
How to increase forage resilience
Livestock 08/07/2025
• Keep surplus stocks for winter • Factor in risks to be shockproof • Ensure feed strategy is timely Forage should be top of the list for livestock farmers wanting to build resilience to insulate against shocks caused by climate change. A dry spring and record-breaking June heat have... Read more
How to capitalise on store cattle trade
Livestock 08/07/2025
All-time-high for UK cattle prices Beef farmers wanting to capitalise on record-high store prices are being advised to creep feed cattle to get them to market sooner. Store cattle prices have been at all time high recently – and producers with spring calving suckler herds have been looking to... Read more
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