Profitability and food security dominated discussions at Beef Expo 2026 as thousands of visitors gathered in Melton Mowbray for one of the sector’s biggest annual events. The National Beef Association event combined cattle competitions, trade exhibits and policy debate – with industry leaders highlighting the need for investment, confidence... Read more
The FarmersAid new mobile app took centre stage at this year’s Cereals event – with help from the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. The show provided a valuable platform for RABI to introduce FarmersAid to new audiences, including young farmers who were welcomed through breakfast sessions, a careers luncheon and seminars... Read more
A new smartphone app is helping save lives by providing step-by-step guidance in the critical moments following a serious on-farm accident. Farm charity RABI has announced the launch of FarmersAid, a pioneering initiative that provides farmers with vital, real-time trauma guidance. It was released last month – helping to... Read more
The importance of farm safety is being highlighted this harvest following one of the worst years on record for fatalities. Farm safety campaigners will renew calls for greater awareness of workplace risks during Farm Safety Week (20–24 July 2026). It comes after 33 people died in farming-related incidents across... Read more
If you farm, grow, or manage land, you already know the feeling. You walk into the yard at first light, and something is wrong. A gate left swinging. A shed door forced. The quad gone. A season’s work undone in a single night. It does not have to be... Read more
Rural crime fell by 6% to an estimated £41.5 million last year – but farmers and landowners should remain vigilant, say insurers. Investment in policing, technology and industry collaboration helped curb losses from organised criminal activity – extending the downward trend, according to the latest annual figures from NFU... Read more
Light leaf spot is prompting renewed calls for growers to prioritise varietal resistance when sowing oilseed rape this coming season. Scientists have been examining leaf samples submitted through the Spore Scout campaign. They found evidence of the disease across the country, with many crops showing significant levels of infection.... Read more
A candidate oilseed rape variety is being tipped as a potential market leader as growers assess autumn drilling plans. With a gross output of 108%, 2% higher than its nearest rival, AHDB Recommended List candidate variety RGT Eros is one to watch, says Kirsty Richards, national technical manager for... Read more
Confidence is returning to oilseed rape with the crop set to be on of the star performers this year – both in terms of yields and margins. After several difficult years, there is a noticeably different feeling around the crop. Across much of the country, more rape is back... Read more
Oilseed rape is continuing to increase in popularity, with more growers expected to return to the crop this coming season. Decent returns, good yields and acceptable levels of cabbage stem flea beetle management have seen the a revival in fortunes, helping growers manage risk, reduce input costs and spread... Read more
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