News that land is expected to reach almost £50,000/hectare (£20,000/acre) by 2020 is a double-edged sword for the farming industry – and for our PR beyond it.
Farmers Guardian
April 3rd 2009
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‘Inappropriate’ meat inspection charges
30 March 2009
UK farming unions have hit out at plans to increase meat inspection charges, warning many processors could go out of business if the new charges are introduced.
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‘Little known’ about problem
3 April 2009
DR. Jon Huxley highlighted how little was known about lameness when looking at the ‘big three’ – sole ulcers, white line disease, and digital dermatitis.
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£1.3 billion loan scheme now open to farmers
3 April 2009
FARM businesses will no longer be exempt from the Government’s £1.3 billion Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme, guaranteeing credit for businesses struggling with the recession.
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£2,950 for British Blue
3 April 2009
A DISPERSAL of dairy cattle on behalf of Eileen Tuer, Windermere, produced a top price of £2,200 at Lancaster auction mart last week.
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1,800gns second calver
April 3rd 2009
ALMOST half the cattle sold into Wales when Thomas R. Hawkins (Farms), Ledbury, Here-fordshire, offered their autumn calving loose-housed herd of mainly non-registered Holstein Friesians and Jersey crosses.
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50,000 power harrows sold
April 3rd 2009
AMAZONE has sold its 50,000th power harrow. The German firm produced its first rotary cultivator 30 years ago and first rotary harrow five years later.
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A more consistent carcase
April 3rd 2009
SELLING direct to the public drives the Garthwaite family to ensure that all their stock is of premium quality.
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Agriculture in the national news
3 April 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Friday, April 3).
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Agriculture in the national news
30 March 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Monday, March 30).
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Agriculture in the national news
31 March 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Tuesday, March 31).
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Agriculture in the national news
1 April 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Wednesday, April 1).
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Agriculture in the national news
2 April 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Wednesday, April 2).
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Alison’s 552kg Limousin takes title at Bridgnorth
April 3rd 2009
THE championship rosette at Bridgnorth market’s Easter primestock show and sale went to Alison Newby, showing on behalf of regular vendor Michael Williams, Llanymenech, Oswestry.
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Around the marts
3 April 2009
SELBYThe cattle section of the Easter primestock show and sale was won by a British Blue cross bull weighing 706kg from J. and J.I. Booth, Sutton. It went on to make 208.5p/kg (£1,472) selling to Messrs Woolley Brothers, Sheffield. The champion pen of lambs was a pair of Texel crosses from Messrs Lawson and Son, Tadcaster. They weighed 38kg and sold to the judge Philip Parkin, (butcher), Howden, for £107 (281.6p/kg).
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Attaining problem free calving
April 3rd 2009
High levels of calving-related cow losses are placing a huge financial burden on farmers.
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Availability of calcium carbonate more important
2 April 2009
LIME can help fight clubroot in brassicas, but the latest research shows it is not a result of changing the pH of the soil, the Agricultural Lime Forum was told.
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Awareness campaign equips children to deal with tick bites
30 March 2009
A MAJOR awareness campaign is being launched in Wales this week (Friday, April 3) as Farmers Union of Wales members on Anglesey show children how to prevent, identify and treat tick bites.
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Beef Expo 2009 sponsors
April 3rd 2009
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Beef Expo preview
20 May 2009
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Beef prospects at their best for years
April 3rd 2009
Global trends are pointing towards improved prospects for beef producers according to NWF Agricultural beef specialist Lachie Maclachlan.
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Beef Special
3 April 2009
READ our beef special feature including a look at why many producers have decided against bluetongue vaccination this year, how global trends are pointing towards improved prospects for beef producers and more.
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Beefing up disease control as consumers maintain demand
April 3rd 2009
THE last 15 years have been tough for UK beef producers, but many will attend Beef Expo 2009 with a spring in their step, according to event sponsors - Intervet/Schering Plough. Cattle prices are up as a result of an increasing demand for beef at a time when global cattle supplies are dropping.
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Beefing up your returns
April 3rd 2009
BEEF Expo 2009 promises to be an event packed with practical demonstrations,trade stands and a comprehensive seminar programme. Farmers Guardian, as official media partners, takes a look at what visitors can expect.
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Beef's reviving fortunes
April 3rd 2009
By Clive C. Roads, chairman of the Beef Expo local organising committee
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BHS announces formation of Cross Party Group for the Horse
31 March 2009
THE British Horse Society has announced that, following a launch attended by supporting Assembly Members in Cardiff, a Cross Party Group for the Horse has been established to represent key issues on equine matters throughout Wales.
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Blip or a sign of an upturn?
April 3rd 2009
UNITED Dairy Farmers Northern Ireland March auction of 45 million litres showed a 1ppl increase.
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BOCM Pauls mill set to close
2 April 2009
BOCM PAULS has announced it is to end compound feed manufacturing at its Denbigh mill by the end of July this year, with the expected loss of 40 jobs.
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British Blues top 4,700gns at Dungannon
3 April 2009
THE largest number of British Blues ever presented for sale by the Northern Ireland Blue Cattle Club were forward at Dungannon last week.
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BSPB opens permanent Scottish office
1 April 2009
THE British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) is strengthening its operational presence in Scotland with the establishment of a permanent office near Perth.
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Bucking the bluetongue trend in the beef industry
April 3rd 2009
Research has shown beef farmers to be the most reluctant when it comes to protecting stock against bluetongue disease. Jack Davies looks at why many producers have decided against vaccination this year.
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Calls for food crisis action ahead of G20 summit
31 March 2009
WORLD leaders are being urged to take urgent action to help ease the food crisis when they meet for the G20 summit in London this week.
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Cantona hits 6,000gns as all Limousin bulls sell
3 April 2009
A total clearance of bulls and a top of 6,000gns were the highlights of the trade at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s sale at Dungannon this week.
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Cereal fungicide Fandango (fluoxastrobin+prothioconazole) is recalled
31 March 2009
A BATCH of the cereal fungicide Fandango (fluoxastrobin+prothioconazole) has been recalled as a result of potential crystallisation problems that could lead to sprayer filter blockages.
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CLA focus on fly-tipping
3 April 2009
THE scale of fly-tipping in the West Midlands is being assessed by the CLA.
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Consultation on PCN risk
2 April 2009
DEFRA has launched a consultation on implementation of EU Directive 2007/33, which introduces new requirements on the control of potato cyst nematodes.
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Co-operative efforts have benefits for all
April 3rd 2009
A group of beef farmers in Dumfriesshire have developed a collaborative approach to finishing their cattle. Katie Lomas went to meet some of them.
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Cost sharing plans to include compulsory insurance
30 March 2009
DEFRA plans to force farmers to take out mandatory insurance against animal disease outbreaks from 2012.
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Cost sharing plans to include compulsory insurance
30 March 2009
LIVESTOCK farmers in England could be forced to pay a disease levy and contribute to a mandatory insurance scheme from 2012, under plans unveiled by Defra.
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Crop establishment fears come to light
3 April 2009
THE impact of harvest and autumn 2008 is starting to become clear, said Masstock technical manager David Langton. Oilseed rape growers, in particular, are asking themselves ‘is the crop actually going to get there?’
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Cutting costs without harming spring calving heifers' body condition
April 3rd 2009
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) met for three days in Southport at the beginning of this week. Simon Wragg reports.
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Dairy report highlights industry needs a major confidence boost
April 3rd 2009
SOME 14 per cent of dairy farmers say they will leave the industry within two years and only 18 per cent say they have the confidence to expand.
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Dairy report highlights industry needs a major confidence boost
April 3rd 2009
SOME 14 per cent of dairy farmers say they will leave the industry within two years and only 18 per cent say they have the confidence to expand.
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Danny and Rip take their first open title
3 April 2009
DANNY Wild’s Rip took his first open win at the Berry Moor trial, held last Saturday near Barnsley.
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Defra claims cost sharing 'will improve confidence'
2 April 2009
DEFRA believes its Responsibility and Cost Sharing proposals are a big step towards a more effective animal health policy. But the plans raise more questions than answers. Alistair Driver reports.
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Defra cost sharing plans in disarray
3 April 2009
DEFRA’S plans to impose a compulsory insurance scheme on livestock farmers appear to be unravelling already.
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Defra issues its consultation on the implementation of sheep EID
2 April 2009
ENGLISH sheep industry stakeholders have received Defra’s consultation document seeking views on how electronic identification and individual animal recording can best be implemented.
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Defra rules out changes to tabular valuation after appeal victory
1 April 2009
DEFRA will not be making changes to the table valuation system after it won its appeal against a High Court ruling that would have forced it to change the controversial system.
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Defra set to unveil plans for cost sharing and new animal health body
30 March 2009
AFTER months of delay, Defra is set to unveil radical plans for a new independent animal health body and a mechanism to raise funds from farmers.
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Encouraging high standards
April 3rd 2009
THE national farm shop butchery competition, a new feature for the event and organised by Eblex, will take place between 10.00am and 3.00pm.
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English sheepdog trial results
3 April 2009
BERRY MOOR, Berry Moor Farm, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Open (45 ran, judge, D. Fowler, Holmfirth): 1, D. Wild (Rakewood) Rip, 82 of 90; 2, S. Wilkinson (Thurgoland) Huthwaite Holly, 81; 3, J. Chamberlain (Barnsley) Whiterose Cap, 80; 4, J. Howard (Holme) Jill, 79; 5, S. Wilkinson, Huthwaite Faye, 78; 6, T. Bell (Selby) Daz, 77.
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Equine hopes amid gloom
3 April 2009
Despite the recession, a glimmer of hope remains in the equestrian property market, says SARAH REECE, equestrian specialist with Berrys at Shrewsbury.
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Eve of Expo dinner attracts top guest after farm visits
1 May 2009
With Beef Expo 2009 just under three weeks away, Farmers Guardian takes a look at what visitors can expect from the conference and seminar programme.
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Event sponsors are confident about beef future
April 3rd 2009
LLOYDS TSB Agriculture, the major sponsor of Beef Expo for the second year running, believe the long-term prospects for UK agriculture – including the beef sector – remain positive. Here Lloyds TSB give their viewpoint on the industry’s future prospects.
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Experts warn of major UK water shortage
31 March 2009
FARMERS could soon be facing a major water shortage that could leave the country unable to grow enough food to feed a growing population, leading hydrologists have warned.
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Family man has farm/life balance
3 April 2009
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Farm Tour: Beef finishing with extra incentive
3 April 2009
A LARGE-SCALE beef finishing enterprise based on the purchase of forward stores at local markets plays a vital role in the extensive arable operation run by John Price at Shirlheath Farm, Kingsland, Leominster, Hereford – another business visited in the Beef Expo 2009 series on Wednesday May 20.
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Farm Tour: Brothers' suckler success
3 April 2009
PREMIUM prices for finished cattle coupled with low cost production based on grass, make for a profitable suckler cow enterprise on the mixed farm run by brothers, John and Thomas Walker, at Tedney House, Clifton on Teme, Worcestershire – another business visited in the Beef Expo 2009 series on Wednesday May 20.
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Farm tour: Dinmore visit
3 April 2009
THE 50-cow Dinmore herd of pedigree Limousins, owned by Paul Dawes and managed by Richard Bartle, has emerged as one of the leading herds in the breed since its foundation in 2001.
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Farmers lose 2007 foot-and-mouth damages claims
31 March 2009
SEVEN farmers from outside the 2007 foot-and-mouth infected area have had claims for damages caused by the outbreak ‘struck out of court’.
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Farmers lose 2007 foot-and-mouth damages claims
31 March 2009
SEVEN farmers from outside the 2007 foot-and-mouth infected area have had claims for damages caused by the outbreak ‘struck out of court’.
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Find just what you want
1 May 2009
THE trade stands at this year’s event will be positioned in themed areas and, within these areas, there will be a number of seminar booths
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Forum take their fight to politicians
2 April 2009
DAIRY UK’s Farmers Forum chairman, Roger Evans, issued a stark warning about future milk production levels when he met the Farmers Union of Wales milk and dairy produce committee.
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Free tickets for Beef Expo
1 May 2009
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Get spring beans in ground before Easter
3 April 2009
WHERE spring beans are yet to be planted, try to get them in the ground by Easter.
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Going interactive to promote Better Returns to the industry
April 3rd 2009
AHEAD of Beef Expo, two of the main sponsors talk to Farmers Guardian - Eblex gives an overview of some of the areas they are involved with at the event and Intervet/Schering-Plough discusses disease control.
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Government criticised for ‘chronic underinvestment’
2 April 2009
THE Government has been criticised for years of ‘chronic underinvestment’ into productive agriculture.
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Grazed grass is cheap but study all options
3 April 2009
EVERY year you will have been told it pays to produce more from grazing; that grazed grass is the cheapest available feed and you need to make the most of it.
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Herd lameness timebomb to stun masses?
3 April 2009
Nottingham University’s vet school hosted both the Cattle Lameness Conference (for vets and advisers) and the National Cattle Mobility Event (for farmers) last week. JOANNE PUGH reports.
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Holstein heifers reach 4,100gns at Beeston
3 April 2009
HEIFERS sold to a fast trade at the Western Holstein Club’s monthly show and sale last week at Beeston Castle and a top price of 4,100gns was realised.
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Ideal range for growth rates in dairy heifers
April 3rd 2009
DAIRY heifers with growth rates outside a desired range of 0.6-0.8kg per head per day over the first six months of life are unlikely to achieve the correct body weight to calve at two years old, achieve good fertility or support strong milk yields.
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Impress as an auctioneer
April 3rd 2009
BOTH professional auctioneers and members of the public will have the opportunity to demonstrate their auctioneering skills in a new competition at Beef Expo.
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Improving diesel engine efficiency
April 3rd 2009
A NUMBER of US farmers are already using fuel cell technology to improve the efficiency of their diesel-engined tractors.
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Increased lift height from TL range
April 3rd 2009
NEW Holland has introduced the 700TL range to replace the FL loaders used on its 70hp to 140hp T5000 and T6000 tractors.
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Industry hits out at South Downs National Park plan
31 March 2009
THE farming industry has hit out at Defra’s plans to turn the South Downs into a National Park, labelling it an ‘expensive bureaucracy’.
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Interpreting the proofs removes some of the risk from bull selection
April 3rd 2009
WITH the latest bull proofs out next week, DairyCo breeding+ goes back to basics when it comes to interpreting the figures.
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Jamie Oliver to showcase ‘best of British’ at G20 summit
30 March 2009
CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver is set to serve up a British feast for world leaders as they gather at 10 Downing Street for the G20 summit this week.
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Join environmental schemes or face ‘dead hand of cross-compliance’
31 March 2009
FARMERS have been warned to join environmental schemes and back the industry’s voluntary set-aside plans or face the ‘dead hand of cross-compliance’.
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Kendall attacks Defra cost sharing plans
30 March 2009
NFU president Peter Kendall has launched a furious attack on Defra’s plans to shift more of the costs of animal disease policy on to farmers.
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Kendall attacks Defra cost sharing plans
30 March 2009
NFU president Peter Kendall has launched a furious attack on Defra’s plans to shift more of the costs of animal disease policy on to farmers.
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Latest farm to join SMART network
April 3rd 2009
THE latest enterprise to enter the Masstock network is CC Farming, a partnership between Richard Clarke and Tom Collier, who farm the combined 330 hectares of Brickhouse Farm and Tixall Heath Farm as one unit.
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Lime assurance scheme mooted
2 April 2009
New legislation, changing regulations and agronomic developments were on the agenda at the Agricultural Lime Association’s 2009 technical forum. Christopher Lyddon reports.
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Making slurry pay: Anaerobic digester provides a new simple solution
3 April 2009
Anaerobic digesters could prove a valuable diversification project and one British firm believes it can reduce the costs of setting up such a system. MERVYN BAILEY reports.
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Manx Loaghtan Lamb passes first PDO inspection
2 April 2009
THE Isle of Man’s Manx Loaghtan Lamb has passed its first official Product of Designated Origin (PDO) Status inspection since gaining PDO status last April.
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Manx Loaghtan Lamb passes first PDO inspection
2 April 2009
THE Isle of Man’s Manx Loaghtan Lamb has passed its first official Product of Designated Origin (PDO) Status inspection since gaining PDO status last April.
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Margins come under downward pressure
April 3rd 2009
ALTHOUGH dairy farmer margins improved during 2008, a significant proportion of the increase has been eroded by input costs, the DairyCo report confirms.
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Maximise new season with help from experts in field
3 April 2009
Grazing Monitor, our popular feature combining data on grass growth rates and herbage quality with expert analysis, is back for another year.
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Milk producers invited to take part in succession survey
1 April 2009
MILK producers are being invited to take part in the The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ succession survey.
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Monty Don warns of food crisis unless Britain goes organic
31 March 2009
MONTY Don, the BBC television presenter, has warned food supplies in Britain are ‘superficially robust’ and could tumble just as quickly as the world’s financial markets.
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Moscow-based Agromash Holding acquire Vogel and Noot
April 3rd 2009
THE details are not yet official but we can reveal that Austrian manufacturer Vogel and Noot has fallen into Russian hands following the sale of the business to the Moscow-based Agromash Holding.
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New Broom for easy-care Salers
3 April 2009
Salers cattle are relatively new to the British market, but their ease of care and excellent beef qualities mean they are growing in popularity. Jane Brown visited the breed society’s new chairman in Cornwall.
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New focus for the NFU’s dairy board
April 3rd 2009
SKILLS and succession, and public perception of the dairy industry are two key areas to be tackled by the new NFU ‘next generation dairy board’.
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New reports warns UK poultry industry in urgent need of investment
1 April 2009
RISING costs and an uneven share of retail margins has left the UK poultry industry in urgent need of investment, a new report has warned.
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New service claims £250 an acre benefit for just £2
April 3rd 2009
IF it seems too good to be true it usually is. But the man behind a new service being promoted to arable farmers, claiming to enhance returns from selling or buying commodities at the optimum time, insists his ‘Agricultural Marketing Signals’ business is ‘a no brainer’.
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Next Generation meets to discuss key areas to tackle in farming
3 April 2009
SKILLS and succession, and public perception of the dairy industry are two key areas to be tackled by the new NFU Next Generation Dairy Board.
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NFU loses tabular valuation appeal
1 April 2009
DEFRA has won its appeal against a High Court ruling that would have forced it to change the controversial tabular valuation system for cattle.
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NFU loses tabular valuation appeal
1 April 2009
DEFRA has won its appeal against a High Court ruling that would have forced it to change the controversial tabular valuation system for cattle.
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NFU rejects claim that British families waste £400 a year on CAP
1 April 2009
A ROW has broken out after a study claimed every British household wasted £400 a year to pay for the Common Agricultural Policy.
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'No risk' from animal MRSA
1 April 2009
THE European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has poured cold water over claims that MRSA in farm animals is a serious risk to public health.
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Opportunity to put rent review on hold
3 April 2009
RECENT legislation changes have provided an opportunity to delay rent review arbitration – even if the landlord has applied for it.
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Past trials show spring rolling merits
3 April 2009
DO not forget the benefits of spring rolling following a cold winter, says The Arable Group.
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Perth plant appointment
2 April 2009
FRANK Ross, who was for six years an Anglo Beef Processors commercial manager, has been appointed general manager of ABP’s plant in Perth.
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Plan for better soil nutrient status data
2 April 2009
THE Agricultural Industries Confederation and other industry bodies are developing a system to provide farmers with better information on soil nutrient status.
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Plans to give animal owners legal piece of mind
30 March 2009
HORSE owners could benefit from cheaper insurance premiums under plans to clarify owners' liability announced by Farming Minister Jane Kennedy.
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Reaction to the cost sharing proposals
2 April 2009
“Livestock owners are worst affected by disease outbreaks, and they also benefit from disease control.
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Rearing calves reach record high
3 April 2009
BENTHAM mart’s first ‘spring Lims’ show and sale of Limousin-sired rearing calves saw the champion sell for a centre record price.
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Royal Show to end after 2009 event
3 April 2009
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Royal Welsh Show livestock schedules available online
30 March 2009
THOUSANDS of eagerly awaited livestock schedules for this year’s Royal Welsh Show went out in the post over the weekend – and from today (Monday, March 30), can be downloaded from the show's website.
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Royalty contracts setback to growers
3 April 2009
NEW seed royalty contracts are increasing costs to growers and could be operating outside EU legislation, says the NFU.
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Royalty contracts setback to growers
3 April 2009
NEW seed royalty contracts are increasing costs to growers and could be operating outside EU legislation, says the NFU.
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Sale topper for Devon
3 April 2009
THE ‘spring fever sale’ of dairy cattle at Sedgemoor auction centre was topped by a 2,300gns bid for one of a consignment from Gordon and Mark Davis, Tiverton, Devon, who are dispersing their Holstein herd.
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Seed certification fees set to rise
1 April 2009
SEED certification fees could increase by 5 per cent this summer if new Defra proposals are adopted.
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Sheepdogs trials diary
3 April 2009
4 AprilYORKSHIRE Novice and Nursery, Trawden Showfield, Trawden, Colne, Lancashire, 9am start, enter on field, caterer.
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Single pass and drilled OSR establishment both variable
April 3rd 2009
The latest addition to Masstock’s SMART demonstration farms network invited north west Midlands farmers to discuss ways of managing backward crops and the lessons that might be learned from this season. David Jones reports.
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Starter fertilisers can bring benefits in late-drilled OSR
3 April 2009
OILSEED rape growers should take a leaf out of vegetable brassica producers’ book and re-examine the potential of starter fertilisers to give crops a good start.
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Sugar drilling on for record despite seed delivery debacle
2 April 2009
SUGAR growers are on target for a record early finish to their drilling season despite delays on their seed deliveries.
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Sugar drilling on for record despite seed delivery debacle
2 April 2009
SUGAR growers are on target for a record early finish to their drilling season despite delays on their seed deliveries.
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Survey exposes British public’s attitude to ‘boring’ countryside
30 March 2009
MORE than half of British people think the countryside is ‘boring’ and many have never even considered visiting it, a new survey has revealed.
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Target TB: Welsh livestock and wildlife 'must co-exist in disease-free environment'
3 April 2009
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Targeting the best semen at the most fertiile
April 3rd 2009
ESTIMATING dairy cow body condition score at six weeks post calving when routine vet checks can establish blood levels of B-hydroxybutyrate (BHB; an indicator of body energy level) can highlight animals most likely to conceive, thereby justifying the use of higher value semen.
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Tesco sets a 'sustainable' milk price of 27.43ppl
30 March 2009
TESCO has announced its new six-month milk price for members of the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group signed up with Promar, at 27.43ppl.
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Tesco sets a 'sustainable' milk price of 27.43ppl
30 March 2009
TESCO has announced its new six-month milk price for members of the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group signed up with Promar, at 27.43ppl.
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Tight supply drives prices
April 3rd 2009
WEEK-on-week increases since late February have resulted in a near 4p/kg rise in the deadweight average pig price in the latest four-week period.
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Top price of 6,200gns at South Devon Herd Book Society’s show and sale
30 March 2009
WITH a top price of 6,200gns, and six others at 5,000gns or more, averages for bulls rose by £508 at the South Devon Herd Book Society’s show and sale at Exeter recently.
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Tractors of the future
April 3rd 2009
WILL diesel engines soon be cast aside for hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology or is some form of diesel-electric power the future? Suppliers seem divided, writes Steven Vale.
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Two compact loaders from Avant
April 3rd 2009
THE 745 and 750 are the latest compact loaders from Avant Tecno. Both models can handle up to 1.4t and use a four-cylinder Kubota engine delivering 49hp.
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Unions rally against meat inspection charges
30 March 2009
FARMING unions across the UK have hit out at plans to increase meat inspection charges, warning many processors could go out of business if the new charges are introduced.
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Unions rally against meat inspection charges
30 March 2009
FARMING unions across the UK have hit out at plans to increase meat inspection charges, warning many processors could go out of business if the new charges are introduced.
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Unions rally against meat inspection charges
30 March 2009
FARMING unions across the UK have hit out at plans to increase meat inspection charges, warning many processors could go out of business if the new charges are introduced.
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Variety is the spice of life for young Wales Woman Farmer of the Year
3 April 2009
Barry Alston catches up with the latest Wales Woman Farmer of the Year award-winner, mid-way through lambing 1,800 ewes in a five-week stint.
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Welsh lamb on menu for world leaders of G20 Summit
1 April 2009
WORLD leaders gathering in London ahead of the G20 Summit will be treated to a taste of Wales tonight (Wednesday, April 1).
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What should I ask my agronomist about pollen beetle control?
3 April 2009
WINTER oilseed rape crops are at risk of damage by pollen beetle during the green-yellow bud stages.
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Winning formula for hosting your own farm open day
3 April 2009
In the first of a new ‘How to’ feature series, Danusia Osiowy takes a look at hosting a farm open day.
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Wyke milk producers demand answers
31 March 2009
MILK producers supplying cheese-maker Wyke Farms were planning to assemble en-masse at the company’s headquarters in Bruton, Somerset today (Tuesday, March 31), demanding good reasons for a further 1.3ppl price cut.
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Wyke milk producers demand answers
31 March 2009
MILK producers supplying cheese-maker Wyke Farms were planning to assemble en-masse at the company’s headquarters in Bruton, Somerset today (Tuesday, March 31), demanding good reasons for a further 1.3ppl price cut.
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Wyke states price cut holds
April 3rd 2009
MILK producers supplying cheese-maker Wyke Farms assembled en-masse at the company’s headquarters in Bruton, Somerset this week demanding good reasons for a further 1.3ppl price cut to 24.08ppl