BETTER late than never is a phrase which seems oddly appropriate when applied to British farming at the moment.
Farmers Guardian
11 September 2009
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‘Highly resistant’ septoria strain found in field samples
11 September 2009
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Abattoir hits back at Animal Aid claims
10 September 2009
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Adapting the unit to stick to initial £2.3m budget
11 September 2009
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Adjust cropping based on margins, if possible
11 September 2009
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Agriculture in the national news
11 September 2009
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Agriculture in the national news
10 September 2009
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Agriculture in the national news
7 September 2009
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Agriculture in the national news
8 September 2009
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Agriculture in the national news
9 September 2009
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Alarm for remote areas on the farm
11 September 2009
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All-round approach improves grassland
11 September 2009
Certain he could grow grass better than he was, Edward Dean called in the Grassright Group - four experts on seed, weeds, machinery and fertiliser. Joanne Pugh met them all.
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Arranview 1 Regina wins Poll Hereford competition
11 September 2009
Supreme title in championship as part of Moreton-in-Marsh show.
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Ashlyns Gold at 18,500gns tops sale of the century
11 September 2009
HOLSTEIN enthusiasts from across the country were out in force at Beeston auction on Tuesday for the ‘sale for the century’.
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Beltex reserve champ tops sale at 1,800gns at Malvern
11 September 2009
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Blood sugar level booster
11 September 2009
A new feed range designed to increase cows’ blood glucose levels has been developed by Carrs Billington.
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Bringing herd health planning to the fore
11 September 2009
A busy schedule for Young Farmers, heavily contested competitions and a renewed responsibility of boosting the industry’s profile reinforce the important role young professionals will play at this year’s Dairy Event and Livestock Show.
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Business leaders to tackle rural recession worries
11 September 2009
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Calving heifers at two years old is better for environment
11 September 2009
WHAT is good for the environment is also good for suckler efficiency, meaning a win-win situation for Scotland’s suckler farmers.
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Camelford Show, Cornwall results
11 September 2009
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Capital of Culture: Countryside is cited
11 September 2009
FARM Stay UK has launched a bid for the British countryside to be named as a capital of culture
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Challenge to get cow condition back
11 September 2009
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Consider buying in quality grain to fulfil contracts - NFU
8 September 2009
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Cow thermonitor: Heat stress affects levels of SCC
11 September 2009
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Dufton Show, Cumbria results
11 September 2009
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Edenbridge and Oxted Show, Kent results
11 September 2009
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EU paves the way for pooled levy funds to support Red Tractor
11 September 2009
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EU rules out further changes to EID rules
11 September 2009
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EU to investigate retailers over dairy pricing
7 September 2009
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Europe braces for milk shortages as farmers call for strike
11 September 2009
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Europe split over market support for ailing dairy farmers
9 September 2009
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Fallon returns to the saddle
11 September 2009
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Farmers begin salvage operation after heavy flooding
9 September 2009
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Farmers support replacement for 'outdated' mart at Abergavenny
9 September 2009
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Farming Offers - Win tickets to the Royal Welsh Winter Fair
10 September 2009
Farmers Guardian are giving away 3 pairs of tickets for this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair
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Fears over trade as EU plans tough animal transport rules
9 September 2009
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Fertiliser fire blamed for ‘British Roswell’ UFO incident
7 September 2009
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Fluke and other parasites get the pour-on treatment
11 September 2009
Norbrook has launched the firstcattle pour-on treatment for fluke, worms and external parasites.
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Genetics could help halt the spread of bovine TB
10 September 2009
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Glendale Show, Northumberland results
11 September 2009
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Grazing Monitor: Graze pastures down tightly to ensure good early spring growth
11 September 2009
There is still some exceptional quality grazing out there but a careful plan is needed to make the most of it.
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Greater protection against sheep scab
11 September 2009
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Herd Watch - September
11 September 2009
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Holstein UK Gala Ball
11 September 2009
Holstein UK marked 100 years of the Black and White breed with a number of events, culminating in a gala ball at Chester Racecourse.
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IAH to focus on ‘world class’ Pirbright redevelopment
7 September 2009
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Innovation and investment a key priority at Milk Link
11 September 2009
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John Davies: Our new combine is currently parked in the rain
11 September 2009
WHAT seems a distant memory now was a good week of sunshine at the start of August.
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John Walton: The end of 'silly season' at Stockley Farm
11 September 2009
The word on the street is we are entering an Indian summer, so by the time you read this, we will have caught up with our backlog and be wondering what were we worried about.
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Kendall voted sixth ‘most powerful’ person in the countryside
7 September 2009
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Keswick Show, Cumbria results
11 September 2009
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Kilnsey Show, North Yorkshire results
11 September 2009
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Knowing farm mineral levels is so critical to herd success
11 September 2009
MINERAL and trace element availability in grazed grass and forage can vary hugely between different fields let alone one farm to another.
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Landlords urged to stop pushing rent
9 September 2009
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Limpsfield Allen Leila makes 3,000gns at dispersal
11 September 2009
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Lleyn Sheep Society show and sale at Ruthin sees strong female demand
11 September 2009
The Lleyn Sheep Society show and sale at Ruthin achieved a total clearance of 2,173 females.
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Luggsmill Gunner daughter tops Beltex Society sale at 1,800gns
11 September 2009
Trade at the Beltex Society’s show and sale at Worcester peaked at 1,800gns for the reserve female champion
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Maize harvest gets into gear
11 September 2009
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Make your own fuel and feed – it’s easy
11 September 2009
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MEP works to help sheep farmers with EID costs
7 September 2009
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Minimising spray drift to get best from herbicides
11 September 2009
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Mission accomplished for Carousel Quest
11 September 2009
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Modern wheat meets traditional miller’s needs
11 September 2009
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Moreton-in-Marsh show results
11 September 2009
FULL show results from Moreton-in-Marsh.
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Morgans clean up with a six-trophy haul
11 September 2009
IT was abandoned in 2006 when storms blew down the main marquee, cancelled in 2007 because of foot-and-mouth restrictions and called off last year because of the weather – but it was smiles all round when Sennybridge Show went ahead on Saturday.
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Muirkirk Show, Ayrshire results
11 September 2009
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Neck collars assist with fertility planning
11 September 2009
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New Continental tyre reduces 'cab booming'
11 September 2009
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New dairy complex is foundation for future research
11 September 2009
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New flagship balers from Claas to maximise output
9 September 2009
CLAAS now has a new range of round balers aimed at those looking for maximum output.
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New funding round for organic conversion in Wales
10 September 2009
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New livestock products on the market
11 September 2009
A round-up of other new livestock products.
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No surprises at DFB creditors’ meeting
7 September 2009
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Not counting their chickens for their future generations
11 September 2009
Barry Alston reports from a Montgomeryshire farm where safeguarding the family’s future is at the heart of a multi enterprise diversification approach
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Now is the time to correct soil problems
11 September 2009
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Organic sale attracts foreign buyers at Usk
11 September 2009
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Owls well: Lark Rise's new arrivals
11 September 2009
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Pedigree pigs sell to 780gns at Beeston
10 September 2009
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Perfect scoring from Fleet and Jim defeats class field
11 September 2009
THE week of the August bank holiday continued to be busy for trialing in most parts of the country.
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Poll Hereford results
11 September 2009
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Poynton Show, Cheshire results
11 September 2009
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Reducing thefts of machinerty
11 September 2009
The CESAR scheme has been adopted by the AEA to combat agricultural machinery thefts.
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Reeth Show, Yorkshire results
11 September 2009
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RL candidates show promise as yellow rust takes centre stage
11 September 2009
Encouraging performance from established varieties.
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Rotary parlour has room for improvement
11 September 2009
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Rust resistance key in variety choice as disease ratings fall
11 September 2009
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Sale of PI cattle to become illegal as Scots tackle BVD?
11 September 2009
Disease, nutrition and bull health were all part of an SAC and Scottish Government open day at the Durno family’s Auchorachan Farm, Glenlivet, Speyside, Morayshire. Emma Penny reports.
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Scotland granted TB free status
8 September 2009
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Scots call for central database to cope with EID
8 September 2009
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September readers' gallery
3 September 2009
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Shearlaw to return to First Milk board?
9 September 2009
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Sheepdog trials diary
11 September 2009
WHERE the sheep dog trials are scheduled for this week.
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Sheepdog trials: Results
11 September 2009
LATEST results round-up.
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Skipton rare breeds sale tops 930gns
11 September 2009
THE rare and native breed sheep show and sale at Skipton saw 200 entries forward.
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Slash rural crime with text alerts
11 September 2009
A NORTH Wales Farmwatch scheme is about to get even smarter with the introduction of a new SMS alert text messaging service being targeted at cutting rural crime.
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Sterling Viking 2 victorious in inter-breed championship
11 September 2009
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Strengthening the role of farming’s next generation
11 September 2009
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Superstore boosted by ‘Good Life’
11 September 2009
DIY superstore B&Q is planning to stock pigsties to cash in on the increasing number of consumers looking to rear their own farm animals.
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Sward Slitter extends the Opico range
11 September 2009
Opico is to extend its grassland machinery range at the Dairy Event and Livestock Show by introducing an aerator.
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Tackling skills shortage in agriculture
11 September 2009
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Texel champion sells for 8,000gns at breeders' sale
11 September 2009
A bid of 8,000gns topped the Solway and Tyne Texel Breeders’ show and sale at Borderway Mart.
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Texel tops 15,000gns at Worcester sale
11 September 2009
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Third wet summer brings fluke threat
11 September 2009
FOR livestock farmers in the west of the country, where it has been far wetter in recent months than in the east, the threat of liver fluke is high.
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Thousands of farmers could be spared NVZ rules
9 September 2009
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Tizer steals the show, selling for £4,000 at Thainstone spectacular
11 September 2009
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UDF milk auction increase provides some stability
11 September 2009
The home industry will be watching for UDF’s auction outcome later this month.
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UK backs GM approvals overhaul
10 September 2009
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Vet advises . . . check, check, check those bulls
11 September 2009
ALL bulls should be checked before they go out with cows to ensure they are sound, fertile and have a good libido.
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Vets issue warning on Scotland’s TB free status
11 September 2009
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Virtual farming takes the internet by storm
8 September 2009
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Weardale Show, Co Durham results
11 September 2009
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Wensleydale Show, Yokshire results
11 September 2009
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Young Will caps a great year
11 September 2009
THIS year it was the turn of Glamorgan to host the South Wales Association’s Open Championship, with Glyn Evans providing excellent fields and sheep to match.