Farmers Weekly

I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E! 🤩🤩🤩 “I was en route to photograph the coast when I saw these farmers working into the night way past sunset. I was struck by their dedication. The day is not done until the job is done.” 📸 Colin Menniss

🚜 Farming families have suffered a major setback after the High Court rejected a legal challenge to controversial inheritance tax reforms that many fear could force the break-up of long-established family farms. READ MORE: ow.ly/fjbn50YZ3UC

🚜 A former Royal Marine who served two tours in Afghanistan says moving into dairy farming has helped restore the sense of purpose and structure he struggled to find after leaving the forces. READ MORE: ow.ly/X9wq50YYP3j

🐑 As shearing gets under way across the UK, wool prices are at the strongest they have been for some time with prices 70% higher than last year. READ MORE: ow.ly/gvwj50YY3kv

📺 From extreme weather and bovine TB restrictions to political anger over government farming policy, @JeremyClarkson faces fresh challenges when Clarkson’s Farm returns for its fifth season in June. READ MORE: ow.ly/8U7G50YY2hi

🗣️ "Due to approaching retirement of our progressive Farm Manager; family owned & operated arable unit (1,100 ha), seeks to appoint knowledgeable, experienced, full-time successor." APPLY: ow.ly/5OKe50YY1Ps

🗞️ In this week’s issue: Benefits of cocksfoot and tall fescue in leys, a look at the HiSun Stryker electric farm buggy, and three tech tools to measure soil health and function.

51% of farmers live with a physical health condition that affects their work. That's why we've created our new Level The Field guide, with practical tips on adapting jobs, easing physical strain & planning for health issues on farm. Read & share here 👇stmaaprodfwsite.blob.core.windows.net/assets/images/…

OHHH WHAT A NIGHT! 🤩 The National Women in Agriculture Awards last night celebrated the trailblazing, innovating, and leading women working across the UK's agri-sectors.

Master and apprentice. ❤️ 📸 Eleanor Cole

🗣️ "Take your place at the heart of a fast‑paced, operation that keeps Belfast moving. With full training and genuine career progression, this is your chance to build a long-term future with one of Europe’s leading ferry companies." APPLY: ow.ly/P3XW50YURzi

🗣️ "We’re looking for reliable, motivated operators to join our team carrying out spraying, cultivations, drilling, harvesting, and general farm operations." APPLY HERE: ow.ly/ZRzt50YP0vg

🗣️ "An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, ambitious team player to join our expanding mixed livestock & arable family farm." APPLY: ow.ly/OhKC50YP0ai

💷 Discount supermarket @AldiUK has announced a £1.1bn investment in British egg production over the next five years, as it looks to strengthen supply chains and provide greater certainty for UK poultry farmers. READ MORE: ow.ly/BTZZ50YOZLv

“Our one-day-old 10kg lamb.” 📸 Summer Swaby

🗣️ Celebrity farmer @JeremyClarkson speaks out as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force arable growers to rethink autumn cropping plans. READ MORE: ow.ly/JnJg50YOTB8

🗞️ In this week’s issue: Perks and pitfalls of running ageing foragers, longer and greener FBTs, how tech delivers more margin in farm trial, plus our quarterly Transition supplement.

🗣️ "Due to the sad loss of our present herd manager, we are again recruiting for the position of Herd Manager for our long-established private family business." APPLY: ow.ly/uyo750YMptc

🚜 Major disruption to fertiliser supplies from the Middle East has led to prices surging throughout the spring and becoming unaffordable for many farm businesses. READ MORE: ow.ly/AY9y50YKiy5

🗣️ "Hypothermic lamb warming up nicely - it’s what AGAs were made for right?!! She is now called Lucky and is happily bouncing around the field." 📸 Lisa Lewis

🤩 Farmer Michael Barrett is set for an official Guinness World Record attempt this weekend - aiming to run the London Marathon dressed as a tractor. The time to beat: 4hrs 50mis 54 secs ⏰ Donate: shorturl.at/xfpac