Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Growing use of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is expected to bring both opportunities and challenges for the UK dairy industry, according to new analysis from AHDB. 

New research highlights a growing disconnect between farmers and the wider food supply chain, with 92% saying their sustainability efforts go unrecognised.

“There has been a great deal of misinformation in the media surrounding DEFRA training on how British farms operate,” said Joe Stanley, head of training at the GWCT’s Allerton Project, speaking to Farmers Guide.

There has been a rise in tractor registrations in January 2026, compared to previous years, the Agricultural Engineers Association confirms. 

A 2015 Land Rover Defender 90 pick-up with only 124 miles on the clock and just one owner is set to be auctioned in Nottinghamshire next month.

Many farmers across the UK have faced severe flooding as a result of continuous rainfall since the beginning of 2026. 

Following recent action by British farmers, Tesco has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local food producers and has voiced concern over the potential impact of inheritance tax changes on family farms.

The Bury St Edmunds sugar factory closed its gates last week after successfully concluding its 100th sugar beet campaign.  

After recent seasons marked by agronomic challenges, weak demand and disappointing returns from many traditional spring crops, identifying a profitable, low-risk break crop with secure market outlets has become increasingly difficult for UK arable farmers, said Jack Holgate, commercial director at Boston Seeds.

February milk prices continue their downturn amid “significant pressure across dairy markets”.

A plant-based drink company, Oatly, has once again lost the battle to call its vegan drinks ‘milk’. 

Following the announcement that mancozeb would be withdrawn from use in the UK at the end of the 2025 season, the industry has been assessing all possible routes to support growers through the transition. This includes exploring the feasibility of an emergency authorisation application for continued use on potato crops for 2026.