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South East Farmer: The magazine for farmers and growers in the region, along with Farm Machinery.

To advertise your farm machinery items online, go here: https://farmmachinerybuyer.com/advertise/ South East Farmer - The magazine for farmers and growers in the South East covering Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, Berks, Bucks, Hants and Oxfordshire. Linked to - the place to buy and sell your farm machinery and equipment throughout the UK

07/10/2025

"Our rain gauge is overflowing, the grass is green again"

In her latest column, Monica Akehurst reflects on the shifting seasons, fallen oak, and the realities of farm life. From storm damage and barn owl decline to inheritance tax worries and the “Trailer of Truth” making its way through markets across the country.

She also visits British Wool’s Ashford depot to mark its 75th anniversary, discovering more about the wool journey from fleece to fibre and shares a reminder that, even in tough times, a farmer’s humour and resilience endure.

👉 Read Monica's latest column on pages 14-15, October issue. Link in bio.

06/10/2025

🌾 A stark warning from the fields.

A new survey has revealed that 80% of farmers fear for their survival. From rising costs to volatile markets, the pressure is mounting — but farming groups are urging the new Secretary of State to bring fresh thinking and long-awaited change.

📍 Page 4, October issue
👉 Do you feel optimistic that policy can turn the tide?

03/10/2025

🕊️ Farming has lost a much-respected voice.

This month, we remember Richard Shepherd-Barron, a remarkably multi-talented man whose loves ranged from farming to motor racing and his knowledge, commitment, and contribution to the industry will not be forgotten.

📍 Pages 8-9, October issue
👉 Read the full tribute in print or online.

01/10/2025

🍂 What’s inside the October issue? Here’s your preview.

As farmers voice their fears about survival, industry groups are pinning hopes on the new Secretary of State to bring the change so urgently needed. We dig into the survey results and what they could mean for the future of British farming.

Elsewhere this month, we preview The National Fruit Show, hear how G J Elgar Construction Ltd has secured a full order book, and join Nigel Akehurst at Maynards Farm, where a thriving pick-your-own business sits alongside a Ribena fruit enterprise.

Plus, ploughing match results, expert columns, and the stories shaping farming across the South East.

📍 Out now in print & online - Link in bio
👉 What’s the first page you’ll turn to?

29/09/2025

🌾 Harvest highs, family milestones, and looking ahead.

In her latest column, Anita Hickson reflects on the whirlwind of Harvest 2025 — from the challenges of variable wheat and straw quality to the teamwork that kept baling and carting running smoothly.

Amidst it all, there were moments to celebrate: filming with Big Bale South, proud GCSE results for Zara, Monty heading off to university, and Ted already dreaming of taking on bigger roles at harvest.

👉Read Anita’s full column in print or online.
📍 Page 43, September issue

25/09/2025

Dominic Buscall, co-owner and manager of Wild Ken Hill, explored Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) as a new land diversification option for the estate.

Transforming almost fifty-acres of low-biodiversity, low-yielding farmland, Heacham Habitat Bank has been established to offer an incredible haven for nature and wildlife, with a mosaic of valuable habitats like coastal and floodplain grazing marsh.

Discover why Dominic chose to partner with Environment Bank and learn more about the benefits now being delivered for the estate through their BNG partnership.

23/09/2025

Trump an unlikely ally

During a UK visit, the American president surprised many by highlighting how US estate tax reform has helped keep family farms alive, removing a burden that had driven some US farmers to despair.

His comments hit home with UK farmers facing similar pressures from inheritance tax. NFU President Tom Bradshaw echoed the point: farmers are often “land rich but cash poor”, and current policies risk tearing families apart.

The CLA also called on ministers to rethink reforms they say are damaging both farmers’ wellbeing and the wider economy.

📍 Read the full article on page 7, September issue

NFU - National Farmers' Union

19/09/2025

🌱 Risk, innovation and tradition – farming’s balancing act.

In this month’s South East Farmer, Nigel Akehurst visits arable farmer and Nuffield Scholar Andrew Howard at his family farm in Hothfield, Kent.

Farming alongside his parents, Andrew is the fourth generation to work the land – but he’s not afraid to try something different. From lentils and camelina intercropping to running on-farm trials with Kent Wildlife Trust, Andrew is testing new ideas while keeping one eye firmly on tradition and resilience.

Yet his story also reflects the tougher realities: spiralling machinery costs, volatile markets, succession challenges and the pressure of farming with a small team.

“Farming’s never been easy,” Andrew reflects, “but there’s still a lot to be excited about if you’re willing to adapt.”

📍 Pages 24–28, September issue - Link in bio
👉 Read the full visit and discover how Andrew is farming for the future.

Image: Andrew in a field of Linseed

Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
Indie Farmer

17/09/2025

🌍 Farming in a Changing World – South of England Farming Conference 2025

📅 Wednesday 12 November 2025 - 7pm to 9pm
📍 South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex
✅ FREE to attend

This year’s theme, Adapting with Purpose, will tackle some of the biggest questions facing UK agriculture:
✔️ How can farming survive and thrive in an era of volatility and change?
✔️ Which models are truly fit for purpose in today’s world?
✔️ What does resilience look like for farmers on the frontline?

Speakers include:
• Helen Browning OBE – Soil Association
• John Gregson – Regenified
• Richard Means – Ceres Rural

Hosted by broadcaster Charlotte Smith (BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today).

👉 Will you be attending? Join the debate and be part of this pivotal conversation.

Organiser - South of England Agricultural Society

11/09/2025

When it comes to farm and industrial buildings, big doesn’t always mean difficult.

For Jez Reddecliffe and the team at JRJ Construction, it’s the unusual and challenging jobs that really test their skills, from tricky refurbishments to creative conversions.

Repeat customers now make up 90% of their business, thanks to problem-solving expertise that has taken them from refurbishing units at Sycamore Farm to tackling 17,000 roof fixings at ParkerSteel in Canterbury, and even installing huge rainwater harvesting tanks to help farmers cut costs.

With more than 20 years’ experience, Jez and his team puts quality at the centre of every build, earning trust that keeps clients coming back: “The only time we ever go back to a farm is to start the next job.”

📍 Page 22, September issue
👉 Read the full feature on the projects that keep JRJ Construction

10/09/2025

🐮 Calf scours: every farmer’s fear.

This month, Dr Ami Sawran (Westpoint Farm Vets) explains how good biosecurity, rapid response and practical prevention steps can make the difference between loss and recovery.

📍 Page 50, Sept issue. Link in bio.
👉 Essential reading for livestock farmers.

08/09/2025

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE SLIGHTLY UNBELIEVABLE

This month, Sarah Calcutt ARAgS shares her honest insight from government policies, pressures and possibilities that growers are facing right now.

📍 Page 29, September issue
👉 What do you think is the biggest challenge ahead?

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