Fewer police working at ports will mean less containers are checked for stolen property before they travel overseas. The further this machinery goes, the less chance farmers have of getting it back.News
Loss of slug controls could cost industry £100m
THE withdrawal of slug control products from the market could cost UK farmers and growers £100 million a year, AHDB has warned.
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Vital Scottish hill farming support payments start
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Record UK milk production figure recorded in February
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Land Rover continues support for British rural communities
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Agriculture in the news - March 11
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Isle of Man Food Park up and running
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George Monbiot meets Cumbrian farmers face to face
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Farmers lead working groups to boost pig and poultry sectors
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Port Talbot council is latest to ban sky lanterns
Machinery news
Forage wagon test: Top makes tested as forage wagons see a resurgence
With forage wagons seemingly back in fashion, Farmers Guardian and The Irish Farmers Journal got four of the leading manufacturers together for an on-farm group test.
Livestock sales
New market record of 7,300gns set at Leyburn Spring Spectacular
THERE was a flying trade at the Farmers Guardian sponsored Leyburn Spring Spectacular when a new market record of 7,300gns was set for the pre-sale show heifer and supreme champion.
Livestock features
Sheep: Selecting the best Lleyns at Denton Estate
Pedigree Lleyn sheep and Aberdeen-Angus cattle are the core enterprises at Denton Estate, near Ilkely, West Yorkshire.
My farming week
My Farming Week – Ian Atkinson, Lancashire
New Zealand: I have been travelling in Australia and New Zealand since December, looking at livestock marketing and beef and sheep production as part of the Lancashire and Morecombe Agricultural Travel Scholarship in partnership with Norbreck Genetics.
Caption competition
Win £50 M&S voucher - caption competition
ENTER this month’s caption competition and you could win £50 in high street vouchers.
Exclusive
Muller Wiseman: We will be number one UK processor
In an exclusive interview, Ronald Kers explains his ambitions for Muller Wiseman Dairies. Ben Briggs reports.
Business feature
If you are seeking advice from any of the professionals mentioned in our Succession Focus in the coming weeks please get in touch and we will pass your details on.
Succession Focus: It's good to talk when it comes to succession
IN the second part of Farmers Guardian’s special series looking at succession, Ben Briggs considers the importance of getting plans in place early in order to maintain the stability of the business.
NFU analysis
New NFU leadership team prepared for tough challenges ahead
AS THE NFU enters the post-Peter Kendall era a new leadership team, led by Meurig Raymond, will try to make its mark. ALISTAIR DRIVER reports on the challenges facing the new team.
Competition
Show Business 2014: Vote now for your favourite show
After much deliberation over a huge number of entries, the seven finalists in the Farmers Guardian Show Business 2014 competition are revealed here. It is time to cast your vote – who do you want to win?
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Dairy Expo Mar 2014
farmersguardian updated gallery 'Dairy Expo Mar 2014'
Daily weather forecasts
DON'T miss our in-depth weather forecast presented by Simon Keeling at lunch time each day, aimed to give the most up-to-date farmers weather service available.