farm profitability

Delegates at Groundswell heard about the current resistance issues within plant protection products with an unclear future path besides responsible use

Writing from his family's farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder explains why confidence in the future of farming feels stronger than it has for some time

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ cut to red diesel duty now in effect, we examine what the fuel tax change means for UK agriculture, costs and confidence

Gov schemes must aid transition as farmers battle input costs and climate crisis

Kicking off Future of Farming at LAMMA with a conversation on people, technology and the next generation.

Chaired by Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black, the first webinar in the Future of Farming series brought together Rebecca Wilson North Yorkshire farmer, and Ben Makowiecki, agriculture sustainability director at Lloyds Banking Group, to explore what farming for profit really means at a time when margins are under sustained pressure.

A new report claims growers are facing a 'cliff edge' amid fall in profits, production and food security

From carbon storage and biodiversity, to animal welfare through providing shade, fodder and natural parasite control, the benefit of trees for farmers was a key topic at the conference

Arable farmers looking to make a higher margin in 2026 have two options to get the most from well-established autumn drilled crops showing good potential, according to a leading consultancy

Succession planning, strategic clarity and sharper scrutiny of business performance are set to be the priorities for farmers and landowners in 2026