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Prince William plays leading role with Clarkson's Farm stars to highlight farming mental health
Mental Health

Prince William plays leading role with Clarkson's Farm stars to highlight farming mental health

Prince William is also set to star in Jeremy Clarkson's hit farming show in the future

Chris Brayford
clock 27 March 2025 • 3 min read
Could herbal leys be the right fit for a spring reseed?
Livestock

Could herbal leys be the right fit for a spring reseed?

There has been a lot of interest in multi-species swards over the last few years and Lorna MacPherson, dairy consultant with SAC Consulting, says this interest is warranted

Katie Jones
clock 28 March 2025 • 6 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Ask the Expert: Your questions about livestock worrying answered - 'ring the police every single time'
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Ask the Expert: Your questions about livestock worrying answered - 'ring the police every single time'

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 28 March 2025 • 1 min read
On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit
Machinery

On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

Increasingly a popular option for producing wrapped bales, the combination wrapper has seen strong sales growth over the last five years. We put Krone’s Comprima CV 150 XC Plus to the test to see how it performed

Toby Whatley
clock 27 March 2025 • 12 min read
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Lamb prices slip behind last year but there is still plenty of support for values
Farm Business

Lamb prices slip behind last year but there is still plenty of support for values

After being above last year's values, deadweight lamb prices are now lagging, although set to remain relatively firm

Cedric Porter
clock 29 March 2025 • 3 min read
Fungicides – what to consider ahead of spraying
Arable

Fungicides – what to consider ahead of spraying

Jane Thynne
clock 29 March 2025 • 4 min read
Our Dream Farm's Matt Baker calls on Gov to support British farming following IHT changes
Politics

Our Dream Farm's Matt Baker calls on Gov to support British farming following IHT changes

Chris Brayford
clock 29 March 2025 • 2 min read
View from the Hill: US seeks to include agriculture in UK trade negotiation
Politics

View from the Hill: US seeks to include agriculture in UK trade negotiation

John Wilkes
clock 28 March 2025 • 2 min read
Defra bans livestock imports from Austria after further foot-and-mouth case in Hungary
Animal Health

Defra bans livestock imports from Austria after further foot-and-mouth case in Hungary

Chris Brayford
clock 28 March 2025 • 4 min read
Devon Cattle top at 9,200gns at Sedgemoor
Shows & Sales

Devon Cattle top at 9,200gns at Sedgemoor

Angela Calvert
clock 28 March 2025 • 2 min read

Farming in Five: Chancellor's Spring Statement, Defra Secretary visits only 4 farms, Royals show their support for agriculture, and Farming Minister takes questions on SFI suspension from Efra Committee

Rachael Brown

Hosted by Rachael Brown

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown looks back at the top news stories of the week, including the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the Defra Secretary facing criticism for visiting only four farms since Labour's General Election win, concerns around the end of funding for Producer Organisations within the soft fruit sector, and King Charles and the Prince of Wales out and about supporting British farming. She also looks ahead to next week, when the Farming Minister will make his first appearance before the Efra Committee to answer questions on the SFI suspension and ongoing industry concerns

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Farming in Five: Chancellor's Spring Statement, Defra Secretary visits only 4 farms, Royals show their support for agriculture, and Farming Minister takes questions on SFI suspension from Efra Committee

Rachael Brown

Hosted by Rachael Brown

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown looks back at the top news stories of the week, including the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the Defra Secretary facing criticism for visiting only four farms since Labour's General Election win, concerns around the end of funding for Producer Organisations within the soft fruit sector, and King Charles and the Prince of Wales out and about supporting British farming. She also looks ahead to next week, when the Farming Minister will make his first appearance before the Efra Committee to answer questions on the SFI suspension and ongoing industry concerns

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On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer

On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer

On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

First Drive: Kioti HX1402 tractor – more power, less fuss

First Drive: Kioti HX1402 tractor – more power, less fuss

On Test: Claas Trion 730 combine – Refined harvesting performance

On Test: Claas Trion 730 combine – Refined harvesting performance

On Test: JCB TM280S telescopic wheel loader – a complete, compact package

On Test: JCB TM280S telescopic wheel loader – a complete, compact package

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On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer
Machinery

On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer

James Huyton
clock 28 March 2025 • 5 min read
On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit
Machinery

On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

Toby Whatley
clock 27 March 2025 • 12 min read
First Drive: Kioti HX1402 tractor – more power, less fuss
Machinery

First Drive: Kioti HX1402 tractor – more power, less fuss

Toby Whatley
clock 27 March 2025 • 4 min read
Opinion and blogs
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OPINION: "Is the Land Use Framework another threat to the viability of English farms?"
Politics

OPINION: "Is the Land Use Framework another threat to the viability of English farms?"

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 29 March 2025 • 2 min read
Dairy Talk - Ifan Roberts: "Having some spring grass available in the milking herd ration is driving some very encouraging milk yields"
Dairy

Dairy Talk - Ifan Roberts: "Having some spring grass available in the milking herd ration is driving some very encouraging milk yields"

Ifan Roberts
clock 29 March 2025 • 3 min read
Hudda Morgan: "The next generation may not be ready to take on the running of a farm"
Politics

Hudda Morgan: "The next generation may not be ready to take on the running of a farm"

Chris Brayford
clock 29 March 2025 • 3 min read
Latest business news
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Lamb prices slip behind last year but there is still plenty of support for values
Farm Business

Lamb prices slip behind last year but there is still plenty of support for values

After being above last year's values, deadweight lamb prices are now lagging, although set to remain relatively firm

Cedric Porter
clock 29 March 2025 • 3 min read
Letters: Chancellor's Spring Statement 'overlooks food security as key part of national resilience'
Politics

Letters: Chancellor's Spring Statement 'overlooks food security as key part of national resilience'

Farmer Richard Watts said: "Rising costs in wages, National Insurance, and energy are putting immense pressure on small and family-run farms"

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 28 March 2025 • 1 min read
Latest milk prices for dairy farmers
Farm Business

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers

Organic Herd has announced it will increase the price of member's milk by 3% to help farmers dealing with inflationary cost pressures.

Farmers Guardian
clock 27 March 2025 • 23 min read
Rural crime
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More than 60 stolen sheep returned to Welsh farmer
Rural crime

More than 60 stolen sheep returned to Welsh farmer

Officers have also arrested a man after 75 sheep were stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn

Chris Brayford
clock 28 March 2025 • 1 min read
Rural crime units handed £815,000 to tackle crimes worth £52.8m to farmers
Rural crime

Rural crime units handed £815,000 to tackle crimes worth £52.8m to farmers

Will new funding be enough to support farming and rural communities from crime?

Chris Brayford
clock 25 March 2025 • 4 min read
Farmers being 'terrorised' by criminal gangs, Sir Ed Davey warns
Rural crime

Farmers being 'terrorised' by criminal gangs, Sir Ed Davey warns

Sir Ed said the Government must act immediately to stop criminal gangs from 'attacking' farmers

Chris Brayford
clock 20 March 2025 • 1 min read
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