Fertiliser Fears and Nitrogen Nerves Dominate Arable Talk
With 266 contributions across 23 conversations, farmers in the TFF Arable section this week are navigating volatile fertiliser markets and debating spring nitrogen strategies.
New Metal and 90s Nostalgia Dominate Machinery Discussions
A recent analysis of conversations on The Farming Forum reveals a community balancing the practical realities of modern farming costs with the undeniable satisfaction of acquiring new equipment.
Expanding the Definition of Food Security
From Calories to National Resilience Written by Chris Fellows from Agri Web Media Limited The post-war agricultural consensus was simple: produce more food, more reliably, at a lower cost. For decades, this productionist model delivered exactly what was asked of it. It rebuilt stability, filled supermarket shelves, and normalised the concept of abundance. But 70 …
RASE Lecture: Creating Conditions for Innovation in Agriculture
Written by Chris Fellows from The Farming Forum The agricultural sector is facing a period of profound transition, driven by climate volatility, shifting geopolitical realities, and a fundamental lack of political understanding.Speaking at the 2026 Royal Agricultural Society of England Lectures, John Gummer, Rt Hon The Lord Deben, delivered a stark assessment of the legislative, …
Duchy of Cornwall’s Bradninch Farm Sale Sparks Tenant Anxiety
TFF News, 28 March 2026, Farming Sector
Bluetongue Disease: Rising Abortions and Birth Defects Raise Alarm
TFF News, 28 March 2026, Livestock
Farming & Food Partnership Board Launched to Boost Farm Profitability
TFF News, 28 March 2026, Agriculture
Red Diesel and Fertiliser Costs Soar as Middle East Conflict Escalates
TFF News, 28 March 2026, Agriculture
Calf Prices Surge: Are the Heady Heights Here to Stay?
The UK calf market has experienced unprecedented volatility over the past twelve months, with prices surging from a baseline of £150 for bulls last spring to record-breaking highs approaching £1,000 for standout animals. Driven by a combination of high finished beef prices, fluctuating feed costs, and seasonal supply shifts, farmers are navigating a complex trading …
Farming Restructures: Tough Calls and Open Conversations
Why are farmers restructuring their businesses? How are financial pressures, staffing challenges, and mental health concerns shaping these decisions? What role do government policies and market conditions play? How are farmers coping with the scale and equipment demands of modern agriculture? And crucially, how open are farmers prepared to be about these difficult choices? Over …