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FW Podcast Ep 162: SFI 2023 Final Cut – what’s in it for your farm?
Farmers Weekly In this episode, we look at the latest offering of government support for English farmers – the long-awaited 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive. What does it mean for your farm? And what happens to the…
New kit steals the show at Royal Highland Show
Farmers Weekly A varied selection of new machinery and equipment was presented for the first time at this year’s Royal Highland Show, held from 22-25 June in Ingliston. Below, we round up some highlights. See also: First…
Frustration over lack of detail on Scots future farm support
Farmers Weekly Farm leaders responded with frustration to a Scottish future farm support announcement at the Royal Highland Show that lacked key details. Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon urged farmers and crofters to…
New British food attaché in Washington seeks to lift meat exports
Farmers Weekly Better access for British beef to the US, and promotion of the quality and provenance of British lamb and pork, are among the top priorities for Will Surman, the recently appointed agriculture attaché at the…
Farmer involvement is key to red meat export effort
Farmers Weekly Farmers have a key role to play in helping the meat trade generate additional export revenue, by showcasing all that is good about British livestock production. Addressing the recent AHDB meat export conference…
Opinion: Agricultural show season highlights role of community
Farmers Weekly It’s time to iron your lab coat, pick out your favourite zip-fleece-and-rugby-shorts combo and head to your local showground – show season has begun. Some have questioned the relevance of the modern…
Carbon markets: everything you need to know
Farmers Weekly From changing agricultural policy, to net zero commitments, and other tangible on-farm benefits, there are many reasons why farmers are interested in carbon markets. AHDB sets out what you need to know, from…
Power feed headers vs draper headers – fad or necessity?
Farmers Weekly For many years, traditional passive headers have been the most popular choice for farmers when purchasing a new combine. But with the increased output capacity of many new machines, attention has turned to…
5 ways to improve udder health with dry period management
Farmers Weekly The dry period is crucial for udder health and provides an opportunity to cure chronic infections. However, it also presents some unique challenges that may increase the risk of new infections. Measuring…
The dos and don’ts of farm-saved seed
Farmers Weekly Confusion remains among farmers on what to declare when it comes to farm-saved seed, while many growers question why royalty payments are necessary? We spoke to The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) for…
