Growers and livestock producers are being encouraged to throw off the shackles and forge their own destiny. “Change is not optional,” says Louise Manning, author of the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference Report. “To thrive, not merely survive, UK agriculture must become agile, robust and opportunity driven.” The report is... Read more

DSV UK takes a strong position on the AHDB 2026/27 Recommended List with the new provisional Group 1 wheat Arlington joining the line-up and hybrid oilseed rape Dompteur the highest-yielding OSR variety on the list. Combining outstanding yield and excellent grain quality, Arlington offers significant potential for UK growers... Read more

A revamped version of the Sustainable Farming Incentive will open for applications within the first six months of 2026, the government has suggested. Defra secretary Emma Reynolds said the government was working hard to revise the scheme, which was closed to applications from farmers after all the budget was... Read more

Youngsters starting their careers in agricultural engineering will be receive a £500 apprenticeship award at this year’s Midlands Machinery Show. The Midlands Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship Award is run by the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society (NNAS). It provides a £500 bursary, in two instalments, to held apprentices aged 17-25... Read more

Chandlers Farm Equipment is gearing up for November’s Midlands Machinery Show by preparing to bring two Agco tractors never seen before at the event. Visitors to the Chandlers stand can get into the Valtra S Series – the most powerful tractor in the Valtra line-up – and the Fendt... Read more

A packed schedule of live machinery demonstrations will run alongside exhibitor halls at the new-look Midlands Machinery Show this month. Representing a cross-section of exhibits, driving experiences and business-focused talks and demonstrations, the annual regional event takes place on 19 November at the Newark Showground. Now in their eleventh... Read more

An automated broccoli harvester aims to unlock new value from the crop by harvesting much of the stalk not just the floret. Usually left as waste in the field, the stalks are separated after harvest and transformed into hypoallergenic, plant-based protein and fibre ingredients – generating extra revenue and... Read more

Farmers still awaiting details of Countryside Stewardship mid-tier extensions are being urged to contact the Rural Payments agency sooner rather than later. More than 5000 farmers with Countryside Stewardship mid-tier agreements due to expire at the end of December are being offered one-year extensions to maintain environmental and food-production... Read more

The NFU is calling on the government to renew its relationship with farmers and growers ahead of this month’s Budget. NFU president Tom Bradshaw has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to introduce measures that will ignite investment and growth in the industry, saying rock-bottom confidence has left farm investment as... Read more

Reduced yellow rust resistance among winter wheat varieties means growers should look at additional ways of managing the disease this autumn. A substantial number of winter wheat varieties have seen a fall in their single-year yellow rust resistance ratings compared with previous ratings which were based on three years... Read more