Arable

Streamlined Planting

A split hopper to accommodate seed and fertiliser application is a key feature on the new model

Streamline sowing and fertilising with Kuhn's innovative TF 2300C front tank

Scotland’s barley crop thrives with improved quality, despite challenging weather.

Scotland’s barley crop thrives with improved quality, despite challenging weather.

Barley Harvest Boom

Scotland’s barley crop soars as UK faces tight supply

Monica Paterson captured this shot of competition under way at the Ross-shire plough match, at Fearn

Monica Paterson captured this shot of competition under way at the Ross-shire plough match, at Fearn

Ploughing at Fearn

Ploughing their way to success

Ministers at the opening of the Crop Innovation Centre in Scotland

Ministers at the opening of the Crop Innovation Centre in Scotland

The breeding debate

New precision breeding tech raises debate at Scottish Crop Innovation Centre

James Kennedys' first time experience with group four soft wheat Blackstone

James Kennedys' first time experience with group four soft wheat Blackstone

Impressive harvest

Farmer James Kennedy finds success with Group four wheat in tough season

The facility was opened by Sean Coyle, CEO of Origin Enterprises and Ashley Nicholson, chief business officer at the Port of Tyne, cut the ribbon.

The facility was opened by Sean Coyle, CEO of Origin Enterprises and Ashley Nicholson, chief business officer at the Port of Tyne, cut the ribbon.

Farmers Rejoice

New £7.5m fertiliser facility opens, boosting Scottish and English farming

This year will be the 12th CropTech event

This year will be the 12th CropTech event

Unlock Insights

Industry leaders to take stage at CropTech event at Stoneleigh on November 27 and 28

Farmers are grappling with the effects of heavy rainfall on crop yields as winter approaches.

Farmers are grappling with the effects of heavy rainfall on crop yields as winter approaches.

Crop Decline Alert

Heavy rains and climate change impact UK crop yields

The intricate engineering behind modern farming machinery

The intricate engineering behind modern farming machinery

MAINTAINING MACHINES

Unlocking farming’s future: the cost of machine maintenance

Farmers needed for paid roles in a precision breeding project aimed at revolutionising cereal cultivation in the UK Ref:RH18717418

Farmers needed for paid roles in a precision breeding project aimed at revolutionising cereal cultivation in the UK Ref:RH18717418

Join as a pathfinder!

Arable farmers needed to drive innovation in gene-edited crops through new UK project

Recent dry weather has helped the potato harvest

Recent dry weather has helped the potato harvest

Harvest Success

Harvest success despite weather challenges, farmers now focus on spring plans

Frosty morning in the Scottish Borders marks the shift towards winter. Doug Niven Ref:RH300119133 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Frosty morning in the Scottish Borders marks the shift towards winter. Doug Niven Ref:RH300119133 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Wheat prices surge

Wheat prices surge amid global weather concerns and geopolitical tensions

Grewar Farming’s freshly harvested broccoli at Ardler, near Coupar Angus.

Grewar Farming’s freshly harvested broccoli at Ardler, near Coupar Angus.

Fresh from Ardler

Grewar farming’s unique broccoli harvest near Coupar Angus

NFU England and Wales is disappointed at the amount of tariff free sugar cane imports

NFU England and Wales is disappointed at the amount of tariff free sugar cane imports

Sugar struggles

NFU criticises government for maintaining raw cane sugar tariff-free quota in 2025

The Scottish Government have estimated this years cereal harvest has been an average one

The Scottish Government have estimated this years cereal harvest has been an average one

Future insights

Early government estimate suggests average cereal harvest

AHDB's final harvest report highlights the impact of variable weather on UK crop yields Ref: RH100924118 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

AHDB's final harvest report highlights the impact of variable weather on UK crop yields Ref: RH100924118 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Yield variability

AHDB's final 2024/25 harvest report highlights yield struggles amid unstable weather

Strathmore farms cutting spring barley

Strathmore farms cutting spring barley

Tough harvest 2024

Heavy rain hampers straw baling efforts and increases drying costs for farmers

Mixed results for the Scottish harvest - Getty

Mixed results for the Scottish harvest - Getty

Weather's Impact

NFUS survey reveals mixed outcomes for Scotland’s harvest amid weather woes

Farmers face uncertain times as weather and war impact yields and profitability.

Farmers face uncertain times as weather and war impact yields and profitability.

Farming's Future?

Farm profits at the mercy of weather, war, and want

PLANO VT 6060 the new stubble cultivator from PÖTTINGER

PLANO VT 6060 the new stubble cultivator from PÖTTINGER

Elevate Your Farming

Pöttinger adds profiline control to Aerosem VT drills for enhanced efficiency

Integrated system using LIDAR vision technology in place of GPS to manage in-row guidance, headland turns and perception-based implement control

Integrated system using LIDAR vision technology in place of GPS to manage in-row guidance, headland turns and perception-based implement control

Award-Winning Tech

New Holland wins top innovation award for advanced tractor guidance system

The new generation of KUHN's OLYMPIC point claim to offers a 30% increase in longevity over the previous generation.

The new generation of KUHN's OLYMPIC point claim to offers a 30% increase in longevity over the previous generation.

Longevity Boost

KUHN introduces redesigned olympic plough point with better wear resistance

Andrew Cuthbertson

Andrew Cuthbertson

Fendt 6335 transforms cereal harvesting for Scottish farm amid tough conditions

Straw quality wins farmers over as Massey Ferguson IDEAL combines impress

Wet fields in County Durham this spring Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Wet fields in County Durham this spring Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

'A shocker': Analysis suggests 2024 English harvest one of worst for decades

Harvesting winter barley under changing skies at Lochton

Harvesting winter barley under changing skies at Lochton

UK wheat futures drop amid strengthening sterling and eased Black Sea tensions

NFUS Vice President Andrew Connon combining near Auchnagatt in Aberdeenshire

NFUS Vice President Andrew Connon combining near Auchnagatt in Aberdeenshire

Farming Forward

Harvest heading home near Auchnagatt, Aberdeenshire

Heavier implements can be used thanks to the increased gross vehicle weight and upgraded rear lift capacity

Heavier implements can be used thanks to the increased gross vehicle weight and upgraded rear lift capacity

Farming Revolution

Case IH Farmall C 2025: Enhanced comfort, tech, and power for precision farming

New Holland expand range with T5 Dual Command tractor available in five models

New Holland expand range with T5 Dual Command tractor available in five models

Tractors Redefined

New Holland unveils their latest T5 Dual Command tractor range with new updates

Grazing lambs could hold the key to healthier wheat crops.

Grazing lambs could hold the key to healthier wheat crops.

Golden hoof returns – lambs out to prove they're more than woolly lawnmowers

Eric Anderson (Scottish Agronomy)

Eric Anderson (Scottish Agronomy)

Reset and Recover

Scottish farmers face crop rotation challenges after tough 2023 harvest season

Rodesnt infestations should be dealt with swiftly

Rodesnt infestations should be dealt with swiftly

Rodent Proofing

Farmers warned of increased rodent activity after wet and mild 2024

Claas Arion 650 baling with a Kubota BF3500, near Wick, Caithness (image: Bruce Foubister Jr.)

Claas Arion 650 baling with a Kubota BF3500, near Wick, Caithness (image: Bruce Foubister Jr.)

Claas Arion 650 Balers and Lexions in action across Caithness

Scott Campbell combining wheat

Scott Campbell combining wheat

Scott Campbell wins best winter wheat title with Bamford in wettest season yet

Farmers can utilise the extensive database to track disease trends over time Ref: RH100924122 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers can utilise the extensive database to track disease trends over time Ref: RH100924122 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

50 Years of Data

New online platform offers farmers access to 50 years of crop disease and pest data

Robert Gaston is sowing the Kings Barns Hybrid winter barley on Doug Niven's farm

Robert Gaston is sowing the Kings Barns Hybrid winter barley on Doug Niven's farm

Sowing winter barley in the Scottish Borders

How farmers in Scotland can use soil data to overcome nutrient depletion

How farmers in Scotland can use soil data to overcome nutrient depletion

Depleted soils ahead

How farmers in Scotland can use soil data to overcome nutrient depletion

Calcium also affects numerous biological processes in the soil, including nitrogen transformation processes such as nitrification

Calcium also affects numerous biological processes in the soil, including nitrogen transformation processes such as nitrification

Balancing calcium and magnesium in soil enhances crop yield and soil health

Wheat fields under stress due to global drought and geopolitical tensions. Ref:RH300119128 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Wheat fields under stress due to global drought and geopolitical tensions. Ref:RH300119128 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Wheat Price Surge

Farmers are storing out of contract malting barley in hope of improved price

Soil testing is a popular job on a sunny day

Soil testing is a popular job on a sunny day

The best way to soil sample your farm

Soil management needs to be regularly reviewed

Soil management needs to be regularly reviewed

Tech Meets Soil

Boosting soil health through precision nutrient management and balanced inputs

Harvest is in full swing on Scotland

Harvest is in full swing on Scotland

Investment funds cut short positions in wheat and soyabeans as market shifts

Harvest 2024’s spring barleys: Surprising quality and yields.

Harvest 2024’s spring barleys: Surprising quality and yields.

Spring barley yields surprise farmers as market struggles with low spot prices

Joker RT folded up

Joker RT folded up

Revolutionary Gear

Horsch unveils new disc and tine cultivators designed for flexibility and power

This year's Tillage-Live takes place on Wednesday 18th September

This year's Tillage-Live takes place on Wednesday 18th September

Tillage-Live 2024 returns to Yorkshire showcasing crop technology innovations

New shallow disc harrow from Kverneland

New shallow disc harrow from Kverneland

New Qualidisc T

Kverneland unveils widest ever Qualidisc harrow with improved soil handling

Will Gray(right) and Dave Foote Ref:RH240524020 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Will Gray(right) and Dave Foote Ref:RH240524020 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Min-til cropping struggles against conventional establishment at Ethie Mains

Before being commercially available, seeds go through rigerous testing

Before being commercially available, seeds go through rigerous testing

Farmers’ Key Data

Enhanced criteria for recommending cereal and oilseed varieties in the UK

Autumn weather poses challenges for this year’s UK harvest. Ref:RH300119130 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Autumn weather poses challenges for this year’s UK harvest. Ref:RH300119130 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Harvest Hiccups

Ergot contamination in UK wheat rises, cleaning costs expected to soar

Explore two 1969 Massey Ferguson 510 combines owned by Kenny Allan in the Scottish Borders.

Explore two 1969 Massey Ferguson 510 combines owned by Kenny Allan in the Scottish Borders.

Historic Combines

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Two vintage Massey Ferguson combines still running in the Scottish Borders

Smaller combines are used to harvest trials and provide detailed results

Smaller combines are used to harvest trials and provide detailed results

Crop Challenges

Winter barley outperforms despite disease and weather challenges in RL trials

Fiona Burnett, crops expert at SRUC

Fiona Burnett, crops expert at SRUC

Harvest Hurdles

Farmers face slug risks and green bridges as they prepare for 2025 crop season

High-quality seeds and effective weed control are vital for optimal crop yield.

High-quality seeds and effective weed control are vital for optimal crop yield.

Seed Quality Matters

UK farmers must demand zero tolerance for blackgrass in certified seed

The cereal prices are being squeezed at the moment

The cereal prices are being squeezed at the moment

UK wheat futures hit lowest since March as production levels drop