Know How / Partnerships Must reads Sharing livestock machinery: Advice and options 4 successful livestock collaborations to learn from Ways farmers can collaborate to tackle costs and low prices Sharing kit with your neighbours: Advice on getting started Case studiesSee all LIVESTOCK4 successful livestock collaborations to learn fromA secure supply of livestock, improved liveweight gain in lambs and benefits to soil health are among the rewards of collaboration for five farmers in Scotland and Northumberland. Here, they… PARTNERSHIPSJoint land ownership allows Dutch milk producer to extensifyDairy producer Pieter van der Valk is balancing profitable farming with ecological benefits through an innovative model whereby farmers and private investors jointly own land. When he heard that his… PARTNERSHIPSCollaboration tips for arable farmers who want to save costsCollaboration is seen as one solution to the problem of rising costs and greater uncertainty, and one arable farming group in north Northamptonshire is showing the value of working together.… SHEEPHow carbon 'dating' service connects graziers with grazing landCarbon dating is a service that connects livestock farmers who want land with arable farmers who want stock. It was set up by sheep and beef consultant Liz Genever with… LIVESTOCKCollaborative calf-rearing venture brings multiple benefitsA joint calf-rearing enterprise between two neighbouring farms in the Midlands is bringing benefits to both parties. The new profit-sharing agreement has brought extra income to beef and sheep farming… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONHow farm collaboration can cut costs and increase efficiencyFarmers looking to exploit new opportunities, introduce greater flexibility and make their businesses more resilient should consider collaborating as a route to a more productive future. Joining forces with other… Practical adviceSee all LIVESTOCKSharing livestock machinery: Advice and optionsJustifying a new tractor or baler for a beef and sheep enterprise on a family farm is becoming increasingly hard as costs inflate to erode margins. The depreciation and power… BUSINESSCrop buyers' contract terms farmers should be vigilant aboutGrowers should check the annual terms of trade issued by buyers to make sure they are aware of all requirements and restrictions, say advisers. These terms apply for each crop… PARTNERSHIPSAdvice on registering trusts for farming partnershipsMany farming partnerships need to be aware of the rules regarding trust registration and for which there are only limited exceptions. The latest information from HMRC suggests many more farming… BUSINESSBusiness Clinic: What do tax changes mean for partnership?Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s experts can help. Andrew Robinson, partner and head of agriculture at Armstrong Watson, advises on changes to the… PARTNERSHIPSQ&A: How the Scottish and Welsh land matching services workFor those who want to farm, increasing prices often present insurmountable barriers to accessing land. On the other hand, older farmers with no succession plan but who want to take… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESWhy a cohabitation agreement could help protect family farmsThere has been a substantial increase in recent decades in the number of people choosing to live together without getting married. In 2020, 18% of couples who lived together in… InsightsSee all PARTNERSHIPSWays farmers can collaborate to tackle costs and low pricesAn unfair characterisation or otherwise, farmers historically have had a reputation for being reluctant to co-operate with each other, often lagging behind other industries when it comes to working together.… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONEssex farm bought for £2m to showcase rewildingAn Essex farm is to showcase how rewilding can generate an income for landowners, while enhancing biodiversity and the environment. Landscape company Ground Control bought Grays Farm, in the village… BUSINESSWeetabix supporting local farmers during Covid-19Here at Weetabix, we’re proud of our heritage as a responsible business that has nourished the nation since 1932. A big part of this is our commitment to our Growers… PARTNERSHIPSThe scheme helping new entrants start joint venturesIn late September this year, the Scottish Government launched an initiative to bring together existing landowners and new entrants who are struggling to find a way into farming. The Scottish… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTWhat's it like being a father and son dairy team?Father and son team Richard and Tom Calver have a combined 69 years in farming, running a dairy herd and cheesemaking business. Based at Westcombe Dairy in east Somerset, the…
