Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Small but mighty, the humble hedge delivers benefits for both people and nature. Plant one this season and start reaping the rewards on your land.

Farmer wellbeing is at its lowest point in four years, as The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) today launches its ninth annual Mind Your Head week with a bold mission: tackling suicide risk in UK agriculture.

Scottish farmer, social media influencer and TV presenter, Cammy Wilson has been awarded NFU Scotland and NFU Mutual’s prestigious Ambassador Award at the Union’s Annual Conference.

Perry of Oakley outlines its range of fully automatic, continuous flow grain dryers – available in a range of throughput capacities from 5–150tph and suitable for drying wheat, maize, soya bean and most combinable crops.

A Home Office decision to deny overseas sheep shearers a concession to enter the UK without work visas risks ending a rich tradition of cultural and educational exchange in the industry, says the National Sheep Association (NSA).

BPI has partnered with NMT International Shipping UK Ltd. to strengthen its services for international buyers, while supporting the continued growth of its plant and machinery sales.

560 entries later, the 2026 Farmers Guide Christmas Competition answers and winners have been announced.

A new study is warning that removing sheep and other livestock entirely from upland grasslands could reduce the most stable forms of soil carbon.

Many farmers face the decision of managing rodent control themselves or hiring a professional. Dave Reece, technical adviser at Lodi UK, shares insights into both approaches, helping farmers make the best decision for their farm.

A UK consortium led by McArthur BDC is aiming to support a reduction in dairy sector emissions in excess of 1.5 Mt CO2e annually, with a value approaching £400m, by replacing soya bean meal with innovative homegrown faba bean-based feed ingredients.

Beef farmers are being encouraged to prioritise ease of calving more when selecting breeding traits for their herds.

Unpredictable weather and shifting pest and disease pressures are making crop establishment more challenging than ever. Farmers need solutions to protect yield potential and support crop resilience. Seed treatments, especially biostimulant-based technologies, are a vital tool to help crops establish and thrive.