Machinery
Farm data system moves closer as AHDB pilot wins industry backing
A national farm data-sharing system has moved a significant step closer after an AHDB pilot demonstrated strong industry backing and clear practical bene...
From the fields and beyond
Author: Tim Harfield
Tim Harfield is a working British farmer in Suffolk with 21 years in UK commercial agriculture — primarily salad and veg, with arable added to the rotation in the last two years. Full stack from hand-harvest to running the whole operation. He founded BritFarmers as an independent publication alongside his day job, sourcing every guide from DEFRA, AHDB and NFU primary material.
Industry
Falling prices and palm oil trend raise concerns for UK dairy sector
Andersons puts agflation at 7.6% against 3% general inflation, with dairy output prices down 6.5% on the year, as manufacturers substitute vegetable fats.
Industry
Green light given to relocate key south east livestock market
South Oxfordshire District Council has given the green light to relocate one of the south east's most important livestock markets, in a decision describe...
Arable
Spring Barley Guide 2026: Seed Rates, Drilling Dates and Growing Tips UK
Complete guide to spring barley drilling 2026 — when to drill, best seed rates, top varieties and field management for UK farmers.
News
Ulster Farmers’ Union Demands Government Action as Input Costs Skyrocket
The Ulster Farmers' Union has fired a warning shot at Downing Street, writing directly to Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Secretary of State for Northern...
News
Landowner hit with England’s biggest ever illegal tree felling fine
A record £268,751 fine for illegal tree felling in Leicestershire sends a stark warning to farmers about countryside compliance.
News
UK opens door to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market
The UK and Japan formally recognised the equivalency of each other’s organic livestock standards, meaning British producers now need only a single UK.
Industry
AgriSearch appoints Norman McMordie as new chair
AgriSearch appoints Norman McMordie as new chair. What the leadership change means for NI farmer-funded agricultural research.
Industry
Ulster Bank warns of premium shift as NI farmland prices strengthen
Ulster Bank’s head of agriculture, Cormac McKervey, told BritFarmers that the traditional gap between bare land and property with farm buildings has virt...
News
Stormont passes landmark ANC Bill as cross-party backing delivers hope
In a rare display of political unity at Stormont, an Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) Private Members’ Bill has cleared its second reading with backing.
