BETTER late than never is a phrase which seems oddly appropriate when applied to British farming at the moment.
News
Schmallenberg vaccine gives hope to UK farming
A VACCINE to prevent the devastating impacts of the Schmallenberg virus (SBV) will be available for farmers to use before this year’s breeding season gets in full swing.
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European Commission confirms December 1 neonicotinoid ban
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Weather spat rumbles on as spring arrives at last
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Progress made with Northern Ireland hardship payments
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Pulling Wales out of EU not an option - Carwyn Jones
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More dairy farmers to benefit from Prince's initiative
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NFU Cymru and Police link up under new scheme
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New study to help farmers invest in renewables
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Young farmers in Scotland have 'bright future'
Machinery news
Increased efficiency using Claas autoswather mower
PUTTING three big swaths into one, the Claas Disco 9100C triple mower is a good match for high capacity foragers.
Livestock features
Dairy: Agricultural sector needs to work together to tackle Johne’s disease
Johne’s disease often remains hidden for years, but outbreaks of the condition can have devastating effects both on individual animals or entire populations. Neil Ryder talks to vet David Black and farmer Mike Bowe who both believe the disease can only be brought under control by an industry-wide approach.
Arable features
Better than expected wheat crops need careful attention
AFTER a cold spring and slow growth, winter wheat crops are at last starting to show some promise. Protecting what is there will be vitally important and so this season, agronomists are underlining the importance of keeping to tight spray timings.
Livestock sales
Prime lambs to 369p/kg at Gisburn
PRIME lambs peaked at 369p/kg (£144/head) at Gisburn this week for the pre-sale show champions, 39kg Beltex from Tim Robinson, Longridge, which sold to David Stamper.
Show and event reports
Temptation stars at Beef Expo 2013
THE supreme championship at the National Spring Spectacular at Beef Expo went to Trevor Lyon and son, Jonathan from Bourne, Lincolnshire, with their home-bred Limousin cross heifer, Temptation.
Farmers Guardian app
Farmers Guardian app edition now available
FOR the first time, Farmers Guardian readers can purchase an app edition of the paper every week for iPhone and iPad.
Web discussion
‘State of the UK dairy industry’ – FG web debate
Are UK farmers getting a fair deal from the marketplace? Where is the global dairy market going? Is the Dairy Code making a difference?
Caption competition
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In Your Field
William and Andrew Cowx: Counting the cost of a difficult spring
I had hoped all the cattle would be turned out and the daily routine of feeding stock had finally ended, but this is not so.
Wignall
Wignall on sky lanterns
“Defra may not take them seriously, but the boss does - he wants us to have a fire drill daily!”