By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.REPLAY: Badgers and bovine TB discussion
News
Defra confirms £50m Chinese pork export deal
DEFRA has confirmed a trade deal with China for British pork that worth an estimated £50 million a year to the domestic pig industry.
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Culling badgers can bring lasting benefits, farming and vet leaders claim
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Milk Link posts strong results and pledges to raise liquid price
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FG web debate: Badgers and Bovine TB – the way forward?
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Paice hits out at ‘pathetic’ supermarket claims
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NFU accuses Defra over 'disproportionate' clampdown on SOAs
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Devon County Show livestock results 2012
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Farming unions demand break clause in milk contracts
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China trade deal 'huge opportunity' for UK pig producers
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Spelman announces £13m HLS scheme for Dartmoor
Livestock news
Dairy: Careful management required to get the best from grazing
Grazed grass may be the cheapest feed for dairy cows, but only if you make best use of it. This is a familiar message, reiterated by NWF sales specialist Luke Johns, who says the cows and the grass both need careful management.
Machinery news
Mercedes G-Class
THE Mercedes G-Class keeps the tough-as-old-boots capability, but gets added luxury and a high-class interior for 2012.
Arable news
Focus on keeping flag leaf clean in high disease season
WITH T2 fungicide sprays under way in some regions, growers are being urged to treat septoria with respect in a season in which disease pressure is proving to be the highest seen for several years.
Balmoral Dairy Inter-breed
The Holstein champion, Hilltara Damion Maude, by Erbacres Damion out of Hilltara Storm Maude from Samuel McCormick, Bangor, County Down has taken the dairy inter-breed title at Balmoral.
Caption competition
Win £50 M&S voucher - May caption competition
TAKE part in our monthly online caption competition and give us your witty or interesting caption suggestions for this photograph.
The Adventurer - Are you in it?
Our exclusive YFC AGM 2012 digital edition is here! Lots of additional images, videos, interviews and amazing prizes to be won! Click on the image to check it out:
Beef Expo preview
Beef Expo 2012 - Beef producer’s showcase will help make a difference
THE theme for this year's Beef Expo 2012 is 'Making a Difference to your Bottom Line'.
Grassland UK
Innovations on show at Grassland UK
After weeks of heavy rain, the working demonstrations at Grassland UK were cancelled last week, prompting organisers to relocate the event to the Bath & West Showground. James Rickard and Geoff Ashcroft report. Pictures by Eric Beard.
Getting started
Getting started - What's your opinion?
FARMING’s need for new entrants is a common area for debate. But what is more contentious is the question of how the industry can make it happen.
Competition
Win tickets for the Royal Welsh Grassland Event
Enter the Farmers Guardian free prize draw today for your chance to win tickets for this year’s Royal Welsh Grassland Event
Win family tickets for the 2012 East of England show
Farmers Guardian are giving away three family tickets for entry to the East of England show.
Drought
Save water and cash, says environment Agency
BUSINESSES which save water are saving money – according to the Environment Agency.
Want to keep up-to-date with what's happening in the world of livestock shows and sales? FG's senior livestock and sale reporter Angela Calvert has her own blog, Calvert's Livestock Lowdown, where you can find all the latest news and views.