Farmers Guardian
August 11th 2006

  • 2,200gns female record at Cirencester’s Gloucestershire farming triple-breed sale

    August 11th 2006

    Bidding topped at a record 2,200gns when the first sale to concentrate on the three Gloucestershire farming breeds – Gloucester cattle, Cotswold sheep and Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs – was held at Cirencester, on Saturday

  • A better year year for NWF

    August 11th 2006

    NWF Group has regained the growth path it had previously seen for seven consecutive years.

  • A taste of Yorkshire in London

    August 11th 2006

    The National Dining Rooms in London are featuring a series of ‘County of the Month’ options on their menu. SARAH CRIPPS went along to sample the Yorkshire menu and meet chef Jesse Dunford Wood to learn more.

  • Annandale ‘in swing’ at golf tournament

    August 11th 2006

    THE Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs’s first national golf tournament, staged at Milnathort Golf Club, just outside Kinross, was won by a team from Annandale YFC.

  • Arable crops survey plea

    August 11th 2006

    THE National Farmers’ Union is urging people to complete its Arable Crops Harvest Survey, launched this week. The annual report on combinable crops is the first source of recognised data on production in the UK and is published around a month before Defra’s official statistics.

  • Arko III to rest after injury

    August 11th 2006

    Arko III, the top show jumping stallion ridden by international rider Nick Skelton and owned by the Hales family, has been prescribed several months of total rest following tests that have revealed slight injuries.

  • Bakewell Show

    August 11th 2006

    Odelia comes top in ‘hardest’ of judging jobs

  • Bakewell show: Another title in the Charollais collection

    August 11th 2006

    JOE Coulson of Market Rasen took the sheep inter-breed title with his Charollais ram, Stoneledge Emblem, which was bought as a lamb two years ago at the Great Yorkshire Show and has been breed champion at the East of England and Woodall Spa this season.

  • Bakewell show: Sandra goes through card on first outing

    August 11th 2006

    ON her first outing since being shown as a calf, Dovetrent Gibson Sandra went through the card at Bakewell Show, taking the Holstein heifer championship, the breed title and the dairy inter-breed. She was also part of the winning dairy team of four.

  • Belgian Blues to 10,500gns at Carlisle

    August 11th 2006

    THE dark blue heifer, Ridge Dean Another Bluey, brought the top price of 10,500gns selling to Co. Durham breeders, C.R. Raine and Sons, Middleton in Teesdale, at a production sale of Belgian Blue cattle from the Ridge Dean herd at Carlisle on Monday.

  • Brecon County Show

    August 11th 2006

    BARRY ALSTON reports from Britain’s oldest agricultural show – first staged in 1755.

  • Bright future as a shepherd

    August 11th 2006

    A NEW competition aimed at testing the shepherding skills of the next generation of sheep farmers saw 17 youngsters from across the UK vying for the title of Young Shepherd of the Year.

  • Burwarton Show

    August 11th 2006

    DESPITE entries from over 150 different sheep exhibitors at Burwarton Show last week all the top silverware went to one man – Dave Roberts of Leasowes Farm, Kenley, Shrewsbury.

  • Cardigan show

    August 11th 2006

    THE 152nd Cardigan County Agricultural Show appeared to have broken all previous records in terms of size, entries and overall attendance.

  • Cartmel show

    August 11th 2006

    Texel breed double in the sheep lines

  • Charolais champion is type ‘for future’ at Oswestry Show

    August 11th 2006

    THE inaugural Welsh National Charolais Show was staged at Oswestry Show, on Saturday.

  • Claas add to balers

    August 11th 2006

    With the aim of increasing output Claas has expanded its range of balers – both square and round. Andy Collings takes a close look at the company’s latest developments.

  • Clubs enjoy annual junior field day fun

    August 11th 2006

    MEMBERS of YFC clubs from throughout Herefordshire, aged 10-16, took part in the annual junior field day, hosted this year by Golden Valley YFC, one of the county’s biggest clubs.

  • College day focus on practical grass options

    August 11th 2006

    PRACTICAL ways of reducing the costs of grass and forage production, along with options for environmental stewardship schemes, were the main focus of an open day at Duchy College, Callington, Cornwall.

  • Defra admits TB test flaws

    10 August 2006

    THE effectiveness of Defra’s of TB testing regime has been brought into question, following an announcement by Animal Health Minister Ben Bradshaw.

  • Disappointing year for OSR RL candidates

    August 11th 2006

    CANDIDATE oilseed rape varieties have performed disappointingly in trials so far this season, while overall oilseed rape yields appear to be down, according to HGCA Recommended List manager, Jim McVittie.

  • Displaying the Bleu du Maine s

    August 11th 2006

    THE award for the best breed society display at the event went to the British Bleu du Maine Sheep Society, with the trophy being collected by society secretary, Jane Smith, from Raglan, near Monmouth, and chairman, John Davison, from Langley, near Hexham, Northumberland.The Rough Fell Sheep Breeders’ Association came second and the Swaledale Sheep Breeders’ Association third.

  • Dogs average 938 on new sales

    August 11th 2006

    A TOP bid of 2,500 gns – with eight making over 1,000gns – was the main highlight of the Sheep 2006 sale of working sheepdogs that saw 26 of the 43 entries changing hands.

  • Dorset ram to 2,100gns

    August 11th 2006

    A 2,100gns ram lamb topped the Dorset Sheep Society’s sale at Worcester Market.

  • Dumfries and Lockerbie show

    August 11th 2006

    THE 22-month-old Simmental heifer, Glenturk Rita, from Brian and Lyn Allan, of Glenturk, Newton Stewart, won the beef inter-breed title at Dumfries and Lockerbie Show at the weekend, in only her second time out.

  • Dynamite blows away field for supreme win

    August 11th 2006

    Perth Show

  • English Sheepdog Trial Results

    August 11th 2006

    SHIRLAWHOPE, Longframlington, Open (30 ran): 1, M. Elliott (Lazonby) Gail, 103 of 110; 2, G. Thompson (Lambshield) Kyle, 101; 3, C. Balambro (Wooler) Glen, 98; 4, T. Iley (Longfrmalington) Chester, 97; 5, D. Baxter (Harbottle) Kate, 95, OLF; 6, M. Elliott Chip, 95.

  • Essex Union branch team qualify for HOYS

    10 August 2006

    At the final Pony Club zone qualifier of this summer, the Essex Union branch mounted games A team became the fifth and penultimate team to qualify for the Prince Philip Cup at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), sponsored by Farmers Guardian.

  • Exciting times lie ahead as new range is launched

    August 11th 2006

    As this year’s grain harvest draws to a close, plans are already afoot to introduce new machines for next year. Andy Collings takes a look at the combine harvesters New Holland intends to market in 2007.

  • Farmland prices soar by 9pc the biggest rise for 12 years

    August 11th 2006

    Average is now £7,389 a hectare

  • Fears of halt to green schemes unfounded

    August 11th 2006

    DEFRA has denied fears it has closed applications for Environmental Stewardship but admitted a high number of applicants for the Higher-Level scheme were being rejected.

  • Further relaxation of set-aside rules granted

    15 August 2006

    FARMERS will be allowed to use set-aside land for grazing livestock before the end of August in order to ease the pressure on fodder supplies caused by the heat wave.

  • Gail wins – but misses the National

    August 11th 2006

    MARK Elliott’s Gail showed her ability on Saturday when she won the Shirlawhope open trial near Longframlington, Northumberland.

  • Garstang show

    August 11th 2006

    Holsteins are named dairy reserve and supreme

  • Glorious Grouse

    August 11th 2006

    With the start of the grouse shooting season on August 12, grouse will once again grace the tables of restaurants and private homes alike. Members of The Moorland Association have revealed a selection of their private recipes designed to ‘demystify’ the preparation and enjoyment of this game bird.

  • Improving handling efficiency

    August 11th 2006

    ATTRACTING considerable interest among producers given the low wool prices, were two machines being introduced by the British Wool Marketing Board this season to improve the efficiency of wool handling and control transport costs.

  • Interest rise will cost farming £20m

    August 11th 2006

    THE rise of the Bank Of England base rate by 0.25 per cent is disappointing news for those who have borrowings and will cost farmers around £20 million in additional interest rates charges during the year, say leading bankers.

  • Isle of man southern show

    August 11th 2006

    A FAMILY of pedigree livestock breeders had two animals of different species in the top four at the Southern Agricultural Show in the Isle of Man. Pippy Kermode, his wife Carol, daughter Kirree (21) and 19-year-old son Thomas, saw their two-year-old Limousin bull, Greenwell Uphoria crowned supreme champion, while their Texel ewe took third reserve.

  • Jacob record at St Boswells

    August 11th 2006

    JACOB sheep breeders saw a new record price of 1,600gns created at the Society’s Northern Area sale in Newtown St. Bowells, Melrose on Tuesday. The successful purchaser of Helen Baillie’s ARR/ARR Hydshaw ram lamb – the sale champion – was Hope flock owner Wyn Harries from Llandeilo who had battled it out with underbidder John Young (Skerrington). The sale also saw a Dun-Mor ram from Connor and Dalrymple, Linlithgow, knocked down at 620gns to Mary Leggate, Strathaven and a Cavers ram ...

  • Japan again reopens market to US beef

    August 11th 2006

    JAPAN has reopened its market to US beef. It will take beef from cattle less than 20 months of age. USDA secretary Mike Johanns cited the long process of confirming the US system is in full compliance with Japan’s import requirements and confirming the safety of US beef.

  • Later crops better than early ones

    August 11th 2006

    WIDE variability of yield and quality of earliest-harvested combinable crops has given way to generally pleasing results from those still being harvested relatively later on heavier land and further north in an exceptionally early season.

  • Livestock breeder Jack ‘outstanding’

    August 11th 2006

    ONE of Scotland’s leading Ayrshire cattle breeders, Jack Rennie, Brocklehill, Ayr, has been presented with the Sir William Young Award, made annually by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland for outstanding contribution to livestock breeding.

  • Livestock movement rules to be simplified

    August 11th 2006

    ANIMAL Health Minister Ben Bradshaw is set to simplify the regulations surrounding cattle and sheep movements.

  • Loughdale Holsteins top at 3,8

    August 11th 2006

    TWO Ridgefield prefixed cows topped the Loughdale Holstein sale at Carlisle.

  • Major move on grime

    August 11th 2006

    MAJOR has adapted its vacuum tanker for road cleaning duties.

  • Milk Link cuts debt and sees Cheese Co. profits boost

    August 11th 2006

    MILK Link remains on course to become a vertically integrated dairy processor according to the co-op’s annual results which show a reduction in third party debt of £27.6 million.

  • Money in Holstein bulls again

    August 11th 2006

    AT a current average of around 185p/kg deadweight, returns from typical –O3 dairy bulls are nearly 25p/kg higher than this time last year and around 45p/kg up on some of the conservative projections of last autumn.

  • More corn acres coming

    August 11th 2006

    NEW projections from the University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) show US farmers will plant fewer acres to soybeans and wheat as more acres are planted to corn to meet ethanol demand.

  • New faces on Arla board

    August 11th 2006

    TWO new faces have joined the board of the Arla Foods Milk Partnership.

  • New report suggests Europe headed for two-tier beef industry

    August 11th 2006

    THE uneven implementation of CAP reform across the EU will create a two-tier European beef industry by 2013, a European Commission report has suggested.

  • Niche market for lamb as a ‘functional food’?

    August 11th 2006

    BARRY ALSTON reports from a pioneering project which could open up a vast new market for lamb – as well as helping keep the nation healthy.

  • North pembrokeshire show

    August 11th 2006

    Anne gives owner top pre-retirement prize

  • NSA Wales and Border ram sale at Builth Wells

    August 11th 2006

    Twenty per cent rise in entries and fewer buyers sees average drop £53 per head BARRY ALSTON reports from the first of the season’s big multi-breed ram sales.

  • Oswestry Show

    August 11th 2006

    Camelia blooms to take inter-breed beef award

  • Pembroke Farmers Club show

    August 11th 2006

    Partnership repeats success

  • Perth Show

    August 11th 2006

    Set in central Scotland, Perth Show, organised by Perthshire Agricultural Society draws exhibitors from a wide area. NEIL RYDER reports.

  • Perth Show champion of champions

    August 11th 2006

    THE supreme Perth Show champion of champions award went to the Clydesdale champion, Fawnspark Elizabeth, a yeld mare, from George Gray of Linlithgow. The award takes in cattle, sheep, horse, and goat champions.

  • Pet charity advises on how to reduce firework stress

    15 August 2006

    The Blue Cross pet charity is helping owners lessen the stress to their animals and themselves during firework season.

  • Portland fleece is champion for Fiona

    August 11th 2006

    TOP placed fleece was a Portland entry from Fiona MacKenzie, of Blandford, Dorset, who runs two of the breed’s top flocks.

  • Producers query Fonterras added value

    August 11th 2006

    IN the good news presentation of Fonterra’s annual results last week sat one very disappointing figure which has dairy farm leaders riled.

  • Professional herdsmen get a new trade organisation

    August 11th 2006

    A NEW association has been launched specifically to represent the needs of professional herdsman in the UK.

  • Retail rise boosts industry optimism

    August 11th 2006

    AN across the board rise in supermarket prices is raising hopes of a more secure domestic beef industry in the future says the National Beef Association.

  • Rough Fells festival

    August 11th 2006

    ORTON in Cumbria hosts a ‘Festival of the Rough Fell’ sheep tomorrow (Saturday) in a bid to further promote the breed that is making a comeback in the farming world.

  • Same as last year but in reverse order at Burwarton Show

    August 11th 2006

    THERE was a feeling of deja vu in the beef championship when the two animals that won at Burwarton last year returned to take the top prizes again.

  • Scottish National Hereford Show at Perth

    August 11th 2006

    THERE was a turnout of nearly 40 cattle from eight exhibitors for the Scottish National Hereford Show at Perth.

  • Scottish Sheepdog Trial Results

    August 11th 2006

    Glascarnoch Hill (Judge: A. Cameron, Callander) Open, 35 ran – 1, E. Mackinnon, Glen, Lochcarron, 93; 2, J. Sutherland, Maid, Durness, 90; 3, E. MacKinnon, Nan, Lochcarron, 89; 4, W. Walker, Meg, Invergarry, 87; 5, S. Renwick, Dice, Inverbroom, 86; 6, K.C. MacKinnon, Bob, Bernisdale, 85.

  • Sheep 2006

    August 11th 2006

  • Southdowns meet a solid trade in Kent

    August 11th 2006

    AN increased entry in excess of 100 Southdown sheep met a solid trade selling to 750gns at the first major breed fixture of the season at Maidstone, Kent.

  • Summer Pudding Trifle

    August 11th 2006

    THE recipe for this delicious summer pudding trifle was submitted by Mrs Rhiannon Evans, Drws nant, Llandrillo, Corwen, Denbighshire.

  • Texel anniversary sale to 3,80

    August 11th 2006

    TWELVE Texel shearling gimmers were auctioned off at the weekend in a special sale to mark the 25th Anniversary of the North West Texel Breeders’ Club.

  • The direction may change but Bruce still setting the pace with his horses

    August 11th 2006

    The cattle had to go because I was finding it difficult to handle them due to arthritis. But with horses, that is not a problem. There is no shortage of girls only too keen to help out with the daily exercising.’– Bruce McKay

  • The North West National Tetrathlon Championship representatives

    August 11th 2006

    Three members of Holcombe Pony Club, James Grundy (16), Daisy Shufflebottom (15) and Ryan Smith (12), Glossop Pony Club member Lucy Worthington and a team of four girls from Chipping Pony Club have qualified for the Mitsubishi Motors Novice National Tetrathlon Championships, which will be held at Hartpury College, Gloucester this weekend.

  • Trials show promise as barley yields rise

    August 11th 2006

    WITH virtually all the winter barley results from the HGCA Recommended List trials now in, yields are up by 0.4 tonnes per hectare over the five-year average and candidate varieties look promising.

  • US scales back BSE testing

    August 11th 2006

    AFTER testing more than 759,000 animals since June 2004, the United States Department of Agriculture announced last month it will cut back its testing for bovine spongiform encephalopathy to 40,000 animals per year.

  • Variant at the cutting edge

    August 11th 2006

    FOR those requiring a more conservative approach to baling, Claas has also introduced the Variant 300 range of round balers.

  • Waitrose improves chicken stocking density standards

    August 11th 2006

    WAITROSE has set a new lower maximum stocking density for all its own-brand chicken.From September its select farm chicken will be breed in stocking densities 20 per cent lower than the industry standard. Waitrose said it would also continue to sell all its fresh chicken ‘hocks on’ so that consumers could see for themselves that they were purchasing a healthy bird, reared to the highest standards.

  • Weather fails to dampen Cornish spirits at YFC rally

    August 11th 2006

    AFTER experiencing the hottest July since records began, it was predictably wet when the Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs held their annual County Rally at Bagstone Farm, Lostwithiel, farmed by the Federation’s current chairman, Andrew Nicholls.

  • Welsh National Sheepdog Trial

    August 11th 2006

    ON perhaps one of the toughest courses ever used anywhere for a National, the Welsh team that emerged contained a mixture of handlers with experience of the International and a number of first-timers.

  • Welsh Sheepdog Trial Results

    August 11th 2006

    ABERGWESYN Open National: 1, G. Owen (Penybont) Jim, 16; 2, W. James (Cynghordy) Moss, 20; 3, V. Davies (Garth) Floss, 21; 4, P. Dobbs (Llanddeusant) Toby 1, 23olf; 5, G. Thomas (Llanelli) Moss, 23; 6, R.B. Pugh (Nantmel) Jaff, 25.

  • Win parlour ‘games’ war with bottle and strategy

    August 11th 2006

    IF you can’t stand the heat, get out of the milking parlour, seems to be the only worthwhile advice for beleaguered British dairy farmers at present, or is it?

  • Wormanby herd is Border and Lakeland

    August 11th 2006

    THE overall winner of the Border and Lakeland Holstein Club’s Summer Herd Competition was the snall herd section winner H. and M. Hodgson’s Wormanby herd, Burgh by Sands.

  • Young handlers shine at Longtown

    August 11th 2006

    YOUNG sheep handlers turned out in force for Cumberland and Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart’s prize show and sale last week at Longtown, sponsored by Farmers Guardian.

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