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Shaping solutions on the Seed to Shelf stage at Cereals 2025
• Latest crops varieties and genetics • Work as partners with supply chain • Insight and advice on productivity   Sharing knowledge to find solutions will be the theme of this year’s seminar programme at the Cereals event. Market volatility, farm support and changing legislation will all be among... Read more
Welcome return for Cereals event to Lincolnshire farm
• Popular farm hosts event again • Sharing challenges and success • Work together for better change Arable farming has seen huge changes in the 17 years since the Cereals event was last held at Heath Farm in Lincolnshire. The 445ha arable operation run by host farmer Andrew Ward... Read more
Regenerative farming is focus for BASE UK
Experts will discuss top tips to balance innovative farming practices which improve productivity with the need to look after the environment. Soils and environmental stewardship will both be discussed by the regenerative farming network BASE-UK. An important starting point for anyone looking to make changes to their system is... Read more
Revamped flagship event to attract more visitors
• Knowledge and expertise on hand • Regenerative farming is extra feature • More focus on next generation farmers A host of new features will greet visitors to this year’s two-day Cereals event, which takes place on 11-12 June in Lincolnshire. Thousands of farmers and exhibitors are due to... Read more
Don’t bite hand that feeds you
The autumn Budget shows Labour doesn’t care for farming families – or their farms, says Fen Tiger So now we know. Despite all its pre-election promises, this Labour government doesn’t care for farming. And neither does it care for farmers. The autumn Budget is a disaster for farming. Not... Read more
How farmers can secure region’s water supply
Big challenge is demand for water East of England farmers have a crucial role in securing the region’s water supply by embracing new thinking and fostering collaboration, says a report. An integrated water management strategy is needed to address the challenges of water quality and quality, says rural consultants... Read more
Key tax considerations when exploring diversification
EXPERT VIEW The government’s autumn Budget heralds significant tax implications for farmers which must be carefully managed, says Stephanie Dennis. Diversification can offer many farmers a valuable additional income stream. But careful legal and tax planning is crucial to avoid unexpected costs. Farmers need to consider how diversification impacts... Read more
Budget ‘lacks measures’ to encourage growth
Labour’s first Budget in 14 years has far-reaching consequences for farmers and the economy The government has missed a key opportunity to boost economic growth for agriculture and UK businesses, says a farming analyst. As the dust settles from the autumn Budget, the consequences for farming and the wider... Read more
Financial advice to ease Budget pain
Biggest change ‘for a generation’ Farming families should seek professional advice rather than making rash decisions following the Autumn budget, say financial experts. It comes after the government’s decision to abolish 100% agricultural property relief (APR) and impose inheritance tax (IHT) on the value of farming assets above £1m.... Read more
Kuhn back at show after five year absence
Kuhn Farm Machinery returns to LAMMA for the first time in five years, showcasing several models making debuts. Explaining the company’s decision to exhibit at the NEC Birmingham, Kuhn UK managing director Sian Pritchard, says the show’s wide-ranging audience was a major factor in coming back to the event... Read more