A good herbicide strategy is vital – and must be flexible too, say experts Growers are being urged to think carefully about how best to tackle changing grassweed threats with herbicides this autumn. Sequencing carefully chosen actives through autumn into winter will be far more effective in many cases... Read more
England’s wheat harvest was 17% lower than the 10-year average – despite an increased area, according to provisional Defra estimates. Output for England is provisionally estimated at 10.6 Mt, up 5% on the year. But the increase is largely due to a 9% increase in cropped area – and... Read more
Extension for mid-tier stewardship farmers
News 13/11/2025
Farmers still awaiting details of Countryside Stewardship mid-tier extensions are being urged to contact the Rural Payments agency sooner rather than later. More than 5000 farmers with Countryside Stewardship mid-tier agreements due to expire at the end of December are being offered one-year extensions to maintain environmental and food-production... Read more
The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers ahead of this month’s Budget. NFU president Tom Bradshaw has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, saying rock-bottom confidence has left farm investment as... Read more
Outstanding achievements and contributions to farming were celebrated at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) Awards Day. The awards seek to recognise how a strategic approach to food production combined with innovative thinking can deliver productivity, environmental and economic resilience in farm businesses. The 2025 RASE Farm... Read more
Farmers with life insurance policies should check whether they have been put into trust to avoid an unnecessary inheritance tax bill. Nearly 7,500 families paid inheritance tax on life insurance policies according to new HM Revenue & Customs figures, but many would have escaped a bill if their policy... Read more
An independent viticulture service, tailored to the growing needs of English vineyards, has been launched by consultants from Ceres Rural. This new service line focuses on providing practical, independent agronomy advice aimed at optimising vine health, increasing yields, and enhancing wine quality. Delivered by trained and qualified consultants, it... Read more
Agri-environment schemes help farm businesses withstand environmental and economic pressures – but concerns remain over complexity, risk and financial return. More than 60 studies across the dairy, pork, beef and cereals sectors were analysed by researchers from Harper Adams University and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. They found... Read more
The rapidly expanding biodiversity market offers potential income opportunities for farmers and landowners, say advisers. New Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules introduced last year mean developers are now required to replace habitats lost during building projects – plus a net gain of at least 10%. Developers can do this... Read more
Alarming amounts of meat and dairy products illegally imported to Great Britain could cause a major disease outbreak, say MPs. The warning comes in a report by the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. Illegal meat imports carry a high risk of animal diseases that threaten food security,... Read more
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