Farmers will be challenged to decide when new technology is good enough to justify investment at this year’s REAP Conference in Peterborough. The Agri-TechE flagship event will focus on turning innovation into commercially viable technology – and its relevance for growers, livestock producers, other businesses and investors. With research... Read more
Farmers looking to reduce their reliance on agricultural income will be offered new diversification options at the Farm Business Innovation show in Birmingham. The two-day event will bring together more than 110 exhibitors at the NEC on 4-5 November. Businesses will showcase opportunities ranging from renewable energy and accommodation... Read more
Farm businesses must harness data, respond to changing markets and sharpen management skills to remain profitable during a period of rapid change. That will be the central business message at the National Farm Management Conference in London on 5 November, where farmers and advisers will examine how better management... Read more
Britain’s leading ploughmen and women will compete for national titles when the British National Ploughing Championships marks its 75th anniversary in Warwickshire next month. The two-day event at Austrey, near Atherstone, on 10-11 October will bring competitors from Scotland to Cornwall. Winners could ultimately earn the chance to represent... Read more
Fresh produce growers and Morrisons will urge parliamentarians to reform water policy as drought increases risks to British food production and farm investment. The sector will set out four priorities at a House of Lords event on 17 November, hosted by former NFU president Minette Batters. The proposals follow... Read more
Farm businesses hit by the dry, hot summer should identify revenue shortfalls and agree funding plans before weaker harvests filter into farm accounts, say lenders. Immediate harvest damage will not translate evenly into cashflow pressures, said Brian Richardson, head of agriculture at Virgin Money. But businesses should use robust... Read more
Autumn fields are ideal for hare-coursing – and each year sees a surge in incidents as the landscape opens up after harvest. It’s a tough time – especially for farms which are repeatedly targeted by coursers. While eliminating the problem can be difficult, practical steps can be taken to... Read more
Farm input costs have doubled in the six months since the Iran conflict – piling further pressure on producers already struggling with a challenging season. Annual ag-inflation has climbed to 8.6%, according to the latest estimates from Andersons farm business consultants. This is its highest since the post-Ukraine peak... Read more
Soil health is emerging as a factor in farmland values, rents and tenancy negotiations as regenerative farming and environmental markets change the economics of land management. Agricultural valuers increasingly need to assess soil as both a productive asset and a source of environmental value, says regenerative farming adviser Harry... Read more
Growing uncertainty over tax, farm policy and profitability is prompting landowners and farmers to favour shorter tenancy agreements. The average length of new Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) fell to its lowest level since 2021 during 2025, suggest new figures. At the same time, fewer Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) tenancies... Read more