Farmer builds 300ft fence to keep out dogs Farmers Weekly Video 2026-09-17 | Farmer builds 300ft fence to keep out dogs
Carbon stacking: What you need to know Farmers Weekly Video 2024-05-22 | In this webinar, we will map out and connect the financial incentives being offered to farmers for adopting sustainable practices.In detail, we will examine:- Financial incentives of stacking: Boost the return on your sustainable practices- How farmers can receive and stack multiple financial benefits, from SFI actions, carbon credits and grain sale premium- Potential for stacking biodiversity income- How to maximise financial return on the sustainable farming practices being adopted
Whats in your livestock shed? visits a sheep dairy Farmers Weekly Video 2024-05-10 | Having always kept a small flock of Mules, vets John Bailey and Heather Benbow have now realised their dream to make cheese from their own milking flock.The couple sold their vet practice to fund the purchase of two former dairy farms in 2017, near Matlock in Derbyshire, and set up a sheep dairy and cheesemaking plant.Their ultimate goal is to make Wakebridge Manor Farm a full tourist attraction, adding a hotel, bar and restaurant.Read the full story at www.fwi.co.uk/sheep-milking
Clarksons Farm 3 stars on prices, pigs and proper farming Farmers Weekly Video 2024-04-25 | Jeremy Clarkson has questioned how so little of the money in the food supply chains ends up in farmers’ hands when they are taking most of the risk.He tackled the issue of fairness in the supply chain during a behind-the-scenes tour of Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire on 24 April.Select members of the press, including Farmers Weekly, were invited to the farm to celebrate the third series of the hit TV show Clarkson’s Farm, which gets its official launch on 3 May on Amazon Prime.Read more: fwi.co.uk/news/clarksons-farm-3-stars-on-prices-pigs-and-proper-farming
Transition webinar: Private money for public goods Farmers Weekly Video 2024-04-19 | This webinar in our Transition series looks at ways farmers can access opportunities in the private sector to help deliver the government's environmental goals for agriculture.In detail, we will examine:Reviewing the farm business and earmarking assetsHow to monetise assets - carbon credits and biodiversity net gainMarketing the assets and identifying potential private partnersContracts and legalities
FW investigates: To dredge or not to dredge? Farmers Weekly Video 2024-03-26 | For the first part of a new video series, called FW Investigates, Farmers Weekly visited mixed farmer Tim Gue, whose farm in Steyning has suffered more regular episodes of flooding in recent years, in particular the past two which have seen extensive flooding for months at a time.In contrast, the Wildlife Trusts believes widespread dredging can cause damage to wildlife habitats and make flooding worse in some communities.Instead, it says greater focus should be placed on natural flood management measures to slow the flow of water, including tree planting, creating and restoring ponds and wetlands, and steps taken to enhance soils and reduce compaction so they hold more water.Read more: fwi.co.uk/news/environment/air-and-water/video-fw-investigates-would-dredging-reduce-flooding
Farmers wake up Westminster with lively tractor rally Farmers Weekly Video 2024-03-26 | Dozens of fed-up farmers drove their tractors to Westminster to send a stark message to MPs and civil servants – stop killing our livelihoods and start backing British farming.A convoy of 100 tractors and other farm vehicles converged on Westminster for the “go-slow” protest during rush hour on Monday 25 March, bringing traffic to a standstill.Organisers Save British Farming (SBF) and Fairness for Farmers of Kent held the rally for three key asks – that government acts to block substandard imports, ends “dishonest” food labelling and takes action to address fears over national food security.Read more: fwi.co.uk/news/farm-policy/video-farmers-wake-up-westminster-with-lively-tractor-rally
Turn spare land into a self-storage business Farmers Weekly Video 2024-03-25 | Self storage provides a great way to secure extra revenue from your land. Cleveland Containers is on hand to give expert advice in this webinar.We cover :- Advice on planning permission and land requirements- What size of shipping container gives you the best return on investment?- Security top tips- Marketing techniques and pitfalls
Britains Fittest Farmer 2024: How to prepare for the qualifiers Farmers Weekly Video 2024-03-21 | Entries are rolling in for this year’s Britain’s Fittest Farmer (BFF) competition, with farmers from all corners of the country signing up to take part.For those that are yet to apply, or perhaps are still needing some persuasion, Farmers Weekly spoke to BFF head judge, fitness guru, and Farm Fitness founder Tom Kemp, to get his top tips for preparing for the event, and some workout routines to add to your fitness roster.Read more at www.fwi.co.uk/bff-get-prepared
Business Clinic: Family farming partnerships - the dos and donts Farmers Weekly Video 2024-03-15 | Partnership issues are among the subjects most frequently raised in readers’ questions to Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic. This webinar offers information and advice on key aspects including what to consider when setting up a partnership, bringing in anew member and what happens when a partner retires or dies. Having the right agreement in place to cover these aspects is crucial but it is still relatively common for thereto be either no agreement or a poorly drafted document, resulting in problems for the family and the business.
Farmers put boot into Welsh government farm policy plans Farmers Weekly Video 2024-03-06 | NFU Cymru members have given the Welsh government’s future farming policy plans the boot – by placing thousands of pairs of wellies on the steps of the Senedd.On Wednesday (6 March) – the eve of the closing of the Welsh Labour administration’s consultation on its Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals – 5,500 pairs of wellies were left outside the Welsh parliament building in Cardiff.Each of the 5,500 pairs of wellies represents an agricultural job that is projected to be lost based on 100% take-up of the scheme and figures from the Welsh government’s own impact assessment.Read more: fwi.co.uk/news/farm-policy/farmers-put-boot-into-welsh-government-farm-policy-plans
SFI and Carbon: Generating new sources of income Farmers Weekly Video 2024-02-21 | In this webinar we cover how to manage your carbon for profit, including:What is a carbon audit and why you should complete oneSetting a carbon strategy for your businessUnderstanding the value of carbon and knowing when to act
Tree planting – benefits, grants and support Farmers Weekly Video 2024-02-14 | Planting trees – and securing funding to do so, would be easier with free, professional project management help. This webinar will give you the opportunity to learn more about woodland creation grants. Our experts show you how to get trees in the ground, and to get the most from them.
Tractor protest in Wales Farmers Weekly Video 2024-02-12 | Farmers in Wales sent this video to Farmers Weekly to share
Generating non-farm income Farmers Weekly Video 2024-01-19 | Most farms have some non-farming ventures providing an additional income to the business. This is becoming more important than ever as farm support changes and new schemes are introduced.In this Transition webinar, experts explore different ways to generate income outside of farming, considering the risks and rewards of different options.
How varied plan gets cows outside for Northumberland suckler unit Farmers Weekly Video 2024-01-16 | ...
Island dips 28,500 sheep to be scab-free Farmers Weekly Video 2024-01-05 | More than 28,000 sheep have been dipped to rid a Hebridean island of a costly and contagious parasite. Crofters and farmers on Lewis and Harris co-ordinated time off, wagons, trailers, and dogs to dip 90% of the island’s flock over 22 days this autumn to combat sheep scab.Many sheep keepers were shocked when preliminary test reports returned positive for scab.Read more: fwi.co.uk/livestock/sheep/island-rallies-to-dip-28500-sheep-and-beat-scab
Charlie Flindt recites winning limericks Farmers Weekly Video 2023-12-21 | ’Tis the season to be jolly”, so we joined Charlie Flindt at his farmhouse to hear him recite Farmers Weekly readers’ limericks.To celebrate the festive period, we offered a prize of one of Charlie Findt’s books to the best five limericks about the author. What better way to reveal the winners than by Charlie himself reading them out loud – in this video, Charlie reveals the ones that impressed the most.
UK farmers drive across Europe to donate their farm pickups and help Ukraine Farmers Weekly Video 2023-12-14 | ...
Making sense of ELM Farmers Weekly Video 2023-12-08 | In this webinar, we delve into the Environmental Land Management Scheme, following the announcement earlier this year of six new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) standards as well as a range of new Countryside Stewardship (CS) options.Join our expert panel who discuss the benefits and pitfalls of the ELM scheme and answer your questions live.
What winter biosecurity challenges are there on a poultry farm? Farmers Weekly Video 2023-12-01 | In this webinar, the panel discusses the challenges on poultry farms during the colder months.Neogen, experts in food and animal safety, answer your questions on poultry hygiene and biosecurity.
How investing in a rotary parlour has improved efficiency and herd health on a Devon farm Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-30 | ...
Replacing machinery – what is the best option for your farm? Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-24 | In this webinar we look at the different options when it comes to replacing machinery, giving you the information needed to make the best decision for your farm and helping you make a more cost-effective choice.We cover the following points and questions:New vs second-handWhen is the right time to replace?Grant funding optionsIs high spec always the better choice?
Farmers Weekly Awards night 2023 Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-21 | Farmers Weekly Awards night is one of the best events in the farming calendar. Watch the highlights of the action from the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Find out more about the awards and enter or nominate someone for one of the 15 farming awards at fwi.co.uk/ms/events/farmers-weekly-awards/.
Farmer jailed for River Lugg damage defends his actions Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-15 | A Herefordshire farmer who was jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding to local properties and land.Several homes along the River Lugg flooded during Storm Dennis in February 2020 and John Price said he did the river works in late November 2020 to reduce the risk of further flooding to homes and his own land.Read the full story: fwi.co.uk/news/video-farmer-jailed-for-river-lugg-damage-defends-his-actionsDrone footage: © Lukazure Photographyfacebook.com/p/Lukazure-100063490659655twitter.com/lukazure?lang=enlinkedin.com/in/luke-smith-322506196/?originalSubdomain=uk
Maximising your herd’s efficiency with the power of artificial intelligence Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-13 | ...
Farmers Weekly talks to Kaleb Cooper on getting into farming Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-08 | Farmers Weekly catches up with Kaleb the self-made agricultural entrepreneur to discover more about his farming background, how he balances day-to-day farming with his media obligations, his passion for cider-making and plans for the future.Read the full article: www.fwi.co.uk/kalep-cooper-interview
Kaleb Cooper on getting into farming, Hawkstone brewery, and working with Jeremy Clarkson Farmers Weekly Video 2023-11-08 | Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper rose to fame after appearing on Jeremy Clarkson's hit TV show, which documented the highs and lows of running Diddly Squat - a 400ha farm in the Cotswolds.Farmers Weekly catches up with Kaleb the self-made agricultural entrepreneur to discover more about his farming background, how he balances day-to-day farming with his media obligations, his passion for cider-making and plans for the future.Read the full article: www.fwi.co.uk/kalep-cooper-interview
Farmers Weekly Question Time at Newcastle University Farmers Weekly Video 2023-10-26 | Issues surrounding food security, the future of farming, and the role of Red Tractor were all discussed by an expert panel in front of a live audience at Newcastle University for the first Farmers Weekly Question Time of the second series on 19 October. The evening was chaired by Farmers Weekly podcast and projects editor Johann Tasker, and the panel included AHDB chairman Nicholas Saphir and Julia Aglionby, Liberal Democrat candidate for Penrith and Solway. We’ve pulled together some of the best questions from the evening at: fwi.co.uk/news/farm-policy/red-tractor-and-food-security-scrutinised-at-fws-question-time
NFU president responds to criticism over Red Tractor debacle Farmers Weekly Video 2023-10-24 | 00:01 The NFU's position on Red Tractor07:43 Has the NFU been too close to Red Tractor?11:09 Why did the NFU support the Greener Farm Commitment (GFC)?15:29 Has the NFU changed its position on the GFC?17:19 Did the NFU get its response to the GFC wrong?19:58 Are NFU officeholders in agreement with how the response to the GFC has been handled?20:24 What steps will the NFU take to move forward and learn from its experience following the response to the GFC?
New Swaledale price after previous record made just day before Farmers Weekly Video 2023-10-20 | A record-equalling £105,000 bid for a Swaledale shearling ram has been reported at Kirkby Stephen for a Gillside sire one day after the fresh record was posted.The new joint record ram was Gillside Keeper from Messrs Lightfoot, Gillside Farm, Glenridding, Ulswater. He sold on day three of the Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association C District ram sale.Video courtesy of Rachel Hall.
Farmers block supermarket depots in price protest Farmers Weekly Video 2023-10-14 | Farmers have blocked entrances to supermarket distribution centres during a night of UK-wide protests to demand fairer prices.A number of supermarket sites across Britain were targeted from 7pm on Friday 13 October as part of coordinated protests organised by Proud to Farm lobby group.The protests took place outside warehouses belonging to Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco after the campaign was launched by the group on social media platform TikTok.
Baked bean harvest in Lincolnshire Farmers Weekly Video 2023-10-02 | Lincolnshire grower Andrew Ward has successfully harvested the world’s first field-scale trial of Capulet spring beans destined for the baked bean market.Thanks to the development of a UK-specific bean variety, this could mark the beginning of a new pulse market for UK farmers, with the aim to cut food imports and increase home-grown protein.
Britains Fittest Farmers: The 2023 deciders Farmers Weekly Video 2023-10-02 | Action from the qualifiers and final of Farmers Weekly's 2023 competition to find Britain's Fittest Farmers. Hear from judge and fitness guru Tom Kemp on the quality of this year's contestants and hear from the contestants on what it's like to take part in the gruelling challenges. And of course find out who was the fittest man, woman, and over 40s.
Northumberland grazier gets 7 plus years out of herbal leys Farmers Weekly Video 2023-09-27 | Many people say five years is the longest you dare get out of a herbal ley, but a mob grazing system in Northumberland is getting seven or more years from legume and herb rich swards. Farmers Weekly talks to the Johnson family at West Wharmley Farm, who won the Soil Farmer of the Year award at Groundswell.
Norfolk potato farm uses innovative camera tech Harvest Eye Farmers Weekly Video 2023-09-26 | For the past three seasons, Abrey Farms have used Harvest Eye’s unique camera system to measure the size and count of potatoes at the point of harvest. As most potatoes are sold fresh from the field to the supermarkets, daily reports generated from the device provide essential real-time information on a field’s precise size profile to improve marketability. Yields are promising compared to last year’s drought-prone harvest, with 120 lorry loads of main crop and salad potatoes supplied to supermarkets each week during the June to October lifting period.This is despite a challenging planting season which saw crops battle cold, wet spring conditions.
