Autumn applications ‘bring dividends’ Farmers are being encouraged to consider alternative products – including biostimulants – to boost crops and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Autumn-applied biostimulants could be a solution alongside other factors, such as vigorous varieties and changes to establishment systems, says Tom Wheelhouse, technical specialist at UPL.... Read more
• Adapt management plan into winter • Patience will be key – don’t rush in • Consider nutrition strategy carefully A flexible approach to managing later-drilled winter wheat crops is needed after delayed drilling caused by the wet start to autumn, says an agronomist. Winter wheat drilling has varied... Read more
Wheat area rises but still below average
Arable 27/01/2025
• Mixed prospects for UK cereals area • Wheat area recovery remains way off • Growers shun flagship green scheme More wheat has been drilled this autumn – but the projected area for 2025 still lags behind the five-year average, suggest the latest figures. A 5.4% increase takes the... Read more
Market forces are encouraging food processors to ensure security of supply by working more closely with farmers. Extreme weather, stricter regulations and consumer expectations are seeing food production return to a more system-based approach rather than a reliance on singular inputs – typified by the rise of regenerative agriculture.... Read more
Artificial intelligence has much to offer agriculture – including making farming more profitable for those willing to harness new technology. That was the message from Elliot Grant, who delivered the keynote speech to farmers and industry representatives at Agri-TechE’s 2024 REAP Conference, held last month at Newmarket racecourse. Dr... Read more
• 10th anniversary of agri-tech strategy • Sector develops in leaps and bounds • Opportunities but challenges as well A refreshed approach is needed unlock farming’s potential to deliver multiple hi-tech benefits alongside food production, says a study. UK farmers have huge capacity to deliver industrial feedstocks such as... Read more
From humble beginnings, the Goat Shed has been transformed into an award-winning farm diversification. A Norfolk farm shop which opened during the pandemic has become a huge success – and continues to go from strength to strength. Sam Steggles opened the Goat Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen less than... Read more
Experts explain Budget impact to conference
News 23/01/2025
Farmers should take their time when making decisions following the government’s Budget tax-raid, delegates were told at last month’s Autumn Farming Conference. Organised by accountants Larking Gowen in partnership with the Country Land and Business Association, the conference was held on 5 November at the All Saints Hotel, Fornham... Read more
• NFU condemns lack of consultation • Destructive and bungled in delivery • ‘Farmers cannot afford this change’ Industry leaders have condemned the government for unveiling plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers without any consultation. Farming families were left stunned by the shock decision – announced by Chancellor... Read more
Justifiable anger at bombshell Budget
Opinion 23/01/2025
It would be a huge understatement to say the government’s Budget took farmers by surprise. After all, Labour had repeatedly ruled out any changes to inheritance tax – and insisted they had agriculture’s interests at heart. No wonder that disbelief soon turned to anger at the Chancellor’s decision to... Read more
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