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.Farmers Guardian
August 26th 2005
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ATVs how much bigger can they go?
August 26th 2005
How times have changed. The latest ATV from Bombardier has almost 10hp more than the old Fordson Super Major tractor.
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ATVs and utility vehicles share market
August 26th 2005
It looks like being a buyer’s market for ATVs this year. For the last two or three years, the utility ATV market has been running at around 9,000 units.
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Be on the lookout for cercospera
August 26th 2005
Cercospera leaf spot is likely to show up in sugar beet crops at this time of year if conditions warm up, says Broom’s Barn.
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Better food labelling needed
August 26th 2005
A promise of improved beef labelling to end farmer woes was made by Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell as he toured a north-east Scotland farm this week.
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Black Gold
August 26th 2005
With 95 per cent of barbeque charcoal being imported, not enough people know about British charcoal. As Angela Calvert discovers, its benefits are enormous
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Brazilian beef not up to standard
August 26th 2005
The bitter row over beef imports intensified this week as fresh doubts were cast over the standards employed by Brazilian producers selling beef to UK supermarkets.
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Charities to fight for sugar regime reform
August 26th 2005
Three major charities have joined forces to campaign for reform of the EU sugar regime that would benefit poor farmers and the environment.
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Claas Lexion new models, with boost in power for others
August 26th 2005
There are two further additions to Claas’s combine line-up for 2006. One new Lexion model – the 570+ and the Mega 370.
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Denbigh and Flintshire Show
August 26th 2005
First time winner
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Fire Works
August 26th 2005
Rising fuel prices have made wood-burning stoves an increasingly popular and efficient way of heating a house. With the array of stoves now on the market, consider your needs carefully before making a purchase.
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Gout fly control in winter wheat explored
August 26th 2005
A new topic sheet from the HGCA investigates the need for, and the efficacy of, gout fly control in winter wheat.
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Holstein and Simmental win inter-breeds
August 26th 2005
Ashbourne Show
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How charcoal is made
August 26th 2005
Charcoal is made when wood is heated under conditions where there is insufficient air for complete combustion which prevents the wood from turning to ash.
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Lower profile and viewing window for Case X Line
August 26th 2005
The Case-IH MXU line-up has been increased with the introduction of the X Line models.
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Lucy and Lottie in limelight
August 26th 2005
Pembrokeshire Show
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MACKEREL KEDGEREE
August 26th 2005
INGREDIENTS: serves 4
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Marketing coup sees couple supplying Powys high school
August 26th 2005
When Jonathan and Sally Rees decided to take the marketing of their family farm’s organic meat into their own hands little did they think they would end up supplying a host of top restaurants across England and Wales, as well as helping the next generation enjoy a healthy diet.
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Neighbours vie for supreme prize with Texel taking title
August 26th 2005
Pembrokeshire Show
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One-stop-shop for best regional food
August 26th 2005
Providing a one-stop-shop for the best regional, British and continental food is the aim of an innovative new scheme called ‘Deli On Your Doorstep’.
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Organic storage operators urged to check new laws
August 26th 2005
Operators of commercial storage and warehouses are being urged to check whether they need to comply with new organic regulations.
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Pembrokeshire Show
August 26th 2005
‘World’s best’ does it again
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Quality Standard Mark wise use of levy cash, says Eblex
August 26th 2005
Consumers have picked up on Quality Standard Mark meat branding in a big way, maintains the English Beef and Lamb Executive, more than validating its decision to spend livestock producers’ levy money on this form of advertising.
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Red Pheasant Curry
August 26th 2005
Don’t be put off by the number of ingredients here – most of them are spices and the only extra culinary effort required is assembling them.
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Research could alter perception of GMOs
August 26th 2005
A team of American scientists has discovered a plant gene that may alter research and production of genetically modified crops as well as public opinion of the technology worldwide.
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Risk of avian flu to be taken seriously
August 26th 2005
While there was no need to take ‘panic’ measures at this stage, the risk of avian flu spreading to Europe and possibly the UK should be taken seriously, industry leaders said this week.
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Rural programme brings benefits, says report
August 26th 2005
Rural communities, rural economies and the environment have all benefited from Defra’s England Rural Development Programme (ERDP), a report has revealed.
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Salmon and garden pea pie
August 26th 2005
This week’s recipe is from Rhiannon Evans, of Corwen, Denbighshire.
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SMOKED HADDOCK QUICHE
August 26th 2005
INGREDIENTS: serves 6
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SMOKED SALMON WITH LEMON CREAM AND CHIVE DRESSING
August 26th 2005
INGREDIENTS: serves 4
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Sundial Lewis turns tables on Tiger
August 26th 2005
Pembrokeshire Show
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Surplus hits UK feed wheat prices
August 26th 2005
A surplus of feed wheat in Europe is pushing UK prices down, according to grain merchants.
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Tank-mixing offers alternative after reduction of IPU
August 26th 2005
Tank-mixing herbicides could boost weed control where a cut in isoproturon rates has been advised following its detection in water courses.
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Texel ewe claims top honours
August 26th 2005
Denbigh and Flintshire Show
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Time for the Sportsmans first service
August 26th 2005
The relatively dry summer to date has meant ground conditions continue to pose no challenge for the Polaris Sportsman 400 Automatic which we have on long-term test.
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Time organic fraud was made a priority
August 26th 2005
The main accreditation body for organic food in the UK has urged Trading Standards to crack down on fraudulent producers and retailers.
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Venison Steak and Pomme Frites
August 26th 2005
INGREDIENTS: serves 2
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Victory for Flash Girl
August 26th 2005
Denbigh and Flintshire Show
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What the supermarkets say: There is still a level playing field
August 26th 2005
The supermarkets respond to this criticism by insisting that where there are gaps in EurepGAP, they fill them.
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Why the industry says: Brazilian imports do not make the grade
August 26th 2005
Supermarket beef imports from South America are covered by the EurepGAP assurance scheme. EurepGAP (which stands for European Retailer Produce-Good Agriculture Practice), based in Germany, was set up in 1997 to develop common production standards globally.
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Wood-burning Stoves
August 26th 2005
Stovax Huntingdon 28