We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.Farmers Guardian
February 5, 2010
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‘Proceed with caution’, advise speakers
5 February 2010
While several British Cattle Breeders Conference speakers advised ‘proceeding with caution’ with genomics, Gerard Scheepens of Dutch AI company, KI Samen, insisted using the new technology at all was dangerous.
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£20K interest-free green loan scheme opens
1 February 2010
FARMERS can apply for interest-free loans of up to £20,000 to buy energy efficient equipment from today (Monday, February 1).
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13,000 English farmers still waiting for Single Payments
2 February 2010
NEARLY 13,000 farmers in England are still waiting for their 2009 Single Payments, the latest Rural Payment Agency figures show.
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4,400gns peak leads Findhorn’s dispersal
February 5, 2010
Aberdeen-Angus sold to a top of 4,400gns for the Duncanziemere-bred stock bull at the dispersal sale of the 26-strong Findhorn herd at Dingwall Mart, Ross-shire.
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500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar signed off for export
5 February 2010
The European Commission has submitted a draft regulation which will allow the export of an additional 500,000 tonnes of out-of-quota sugar in the 2009-10 marketing year (to July 31, 2010).
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9 out of 10 consumers 'confused by GM'
2 February 2010
MOST consumers are confused by genetically modified food and want the Food Standards Agency to educate them.
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A new variety to suit your region
February 5, 2010
Three new maize varieties are being introduced by KWS UK - Konsensus, Kontender and Kentaurus.
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Aberystwyth University to cut jobs at IBERS
5 February 2010
THE FUW is calling on the Westminster and Assembly Governments to provide urgent funding for Aberystwyth University to prevent the loss of up to 70 jobs
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Across-breed genetics valuation aids cross and pedigree breeders
5 February 2010
SEPARATE to genomics, but also proving the importance of country-specific genetics valuations, Marco Winter told delegates the new all-breed (or across-breed) genetic valuations.
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Agriculture college bucks trend as student numbers rise
2 February 2010
POSITIVE signs are emerging that agriculture could be bucking the trend and heading out of recession quicker than most other industries.
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Agriculture in the national news - February 1
1 February 2010
A DAILY look at how agricutlure has caught the headlines across the country (Monday, February 1).
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Agriculture in the national news – February 2
2 February 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Tuesday, February 2).
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Agriculture in the national news - February 3
3 February 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Wednesday, February 3).
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Agriculture in the national news - February 4
4 February 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlies across the country (Thursday, February 4).
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Association looking for Aza’s successor
February 5, 2010
The South Wales Sheep Dog Trials Association is inviting applications for the post of secretary following the recent death of Aza Pinney, who was involved with the society for more than 20 years.
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Bank lending to agriculture drops
3 February 2010
BANK lending to agriculture fell £184 million during December 2009, as Single Payments landed in farm bank accounts.
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Beeston sees ‘cautious’ trade for Holstein Club
February 5, 2010
Trade was more ‘cautious’ at this month’s Western Holstein Club’s monthly show and sale at Beeston last week.
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Benn faces MP hearing over refusal to pay SPS compensation
5 February 2010
HILARY Benn will be hauled before MPs for an extraordinary hearing unless Defra backs down from its decision not to compensate farmers affected by the Single Payment crisis.
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BHS issues guidance on hyperflexion
2 February 2010
As the debate over the use of hyperflexion as a training technique continues, The British Horse Society has published its official stance.
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Bill suggests emphasis is shifting away from responsibility sharing
February 5, 2010
Defra’s Draft Animal Health Bill has raised more questions than it has answered. Alistair Driver gets to the bottom of some of the key issues.
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Birds Eye casts East Anglian pea growers adrift
4 February 2010
FROZEN food giant Birds Eye has made a shock decision to cease sourcing peas from East Anglia with immediate effect.
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British Nations cup win in Abu Dhabi
5 February 2010
Great Britain has won the Longines Nations Cup at the inaugural CSIO5* at Abu Dhabi, finishing on a zero score.
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British Open Show Jumping Championships giveaway
2 February 2010
Eight pairs of tickets for the British Open Show Jumping Championships to be won with Farmers Guardian.
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BVD plan key to halting decline in Scottish breeding herd
February 5, 2010
Eradication of (BVD) has been highlighted in the Pack Inquiry into Future Farming Support in Scotland as part of the solution to the problem of falling Scottish breeding cow numbers.
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Case sudy: Farm management overseas
10 February 2010
MEET Florian Kirchhoff, a well-travelled farmer who has left Europe to develop a successful career in farm management overseas.
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Charolais sales at record levels
February 5, 2010
RECORD sales in 2009 have been announced by the British Charolais Cattle Society with the 746 bulls sold at auction (10 per cent more than 2008) averaging £4,689 (up 40 per cent).
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CLA welcomes Tory broadband pledge
2 February 2010
THE Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the Conservative pledge to introduce superfast broadband for all but has claimed the Party has got its priorities wrong.
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Consumer support for local food increases
1 February 2010
THE proportion of shoppers actively seeking local food has doubled since 2006, with many citing a desire to support farmers as the reason, new research shows.
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Costly soil directive must be buried – Ashworth
4 February 2010
ATTEMPTS to resurrect controversial EU proposals to regulate the way farmers look after their soil must be buried, Richard Ashworth MEP has warned.
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Council on the hunt for 'Potato Ambassadors'
3 February 2010
THE Potato Council is on the look-out for growers passionate about their crop to become ‘Potato Ambassadors’ to take part in marketing activities and help boost potatoes, particularly among younger consumers.
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Dairy farmers urged to engage in CAP talks
1 February 2010
SCOTTISH dairy farmers have been urged to take part in the debate surrounding the future delivery of farm support in Scotland.
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Defra spends £4.7m on empty office space
4 February 2010
THE revelation that Defra spends nearly £5 million on empty office space every year has prompted outrage from Liberal Democrat agricultural spokesman Tim Farron.
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DFB management accused of lies and cover-up
4 February 2010
THE management of Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB) lied to its members and hid the true scale of its financial problems from its member council before it went into administration last year, a committee of MPs has been told.
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Don't abandon anti-bluetongue measures
February 5, 2010
NBA Scotland is urging farmers not to ‘abandon’ anti-bluetongue precautions now vaccination is no longer compulsory in Scotland.
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Easier to chew maizes will help to drive up feed intakes
February 5, 2010
Because maize varieties differ in their appeal to dairy cows, French researchers have been looking at ways to boost intakes.
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Eggs come from sheep, claim confused children
2 February 2010
EGGS come from sheep, bacon comes from horses and cheese comes from butterflies, rats or mice - just some of the responses when children were asked where food comes from.
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English and Scottish working dogs round-up - February 5
February 5, 2010
Our weekly working dogs round-up of results from England and Scotland.
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Evaluation 'crucial' to genomic revolution
February 5, 2010
The second day of the two-day British Cattle Breeders Conference was dominated by genomics and the pros and cons of the developing technology. JOANNE PUGH reports from Telford, Shropshire.
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Ex Defra Minister faces criminal charges over expenses
5 February 2010
FORMER Defra Minister Elliott Morley is to face criminal charges over his expenses claims.
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Fall in zoonotic infections in Europe
February 5, 2010
LATEST statistics show the number of humans affected by zoonotic infections (diseases transmitted from animals) fell across Europe between 2007 and 2008.
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FARMA 2010: Don’t allow the grass to grow under your feet
February 5, 2010
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FARMA 2010: Food service has 'great potential'
February 5, 2010
CONSIDERABLE potential for foodservice meals must be acknowledged, but price, presentation, and the offering has to be accessible.
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FARMA 2010: national farm retail awards
February 5, 2010
On the eve of the first day of the conference, FARMA presented their annual national farm retail awards.
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FARMA 2010: Top tips from the workshops
February 5, 2010
A round up from the various workshops and seminars at the annual FARMA conference.
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Farmers must face up to world without nitrogen fertiliser
3 February 2010
FARMERS must face up to a world without nitrogen fertilisers, the Soil Association warned at its annual conference this morning (Wednesday, February 3).
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Farmers need better guidance on TB policies
3 February 2010
NFU Cymru is calling for ‘clear and consistent’ advice and guidance in explaining any changes to stock pre-movement testing and compensation policies.
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Farming is on the threshold of crisis - Soil Association
3 February 2010
SIXTY years of farm intensification has put the UK food system on the threshold of crisis, the UK’s leading organic lobby has warned at its annual conference today (Wednesday, February 3).
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February maize special
February 5, 2010
Read our maize special, as we look at your options this season, with all the latest information and advice.
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February Reader's Gallery
February 5, 2010
SEND us your farming pictures for February and we will display them in our online gallery and each month picture desk will award an FG thermal mug to their favourite.
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Find out what the experts have to say about your business prospects in 2010
18 February 2010
Are you wondering what 2010 will bring for your business? If you want to know, and find out what the experts have to say about the prospects for dairy, beef and sheep and arable businesses, listen to our online events to find out.
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First Milk board to search for new talent
3 February 2010
FIRST Milk chairman Bill Mustoe wants to shake-up the Board. He is looking for new talent from within the co-op’s entire 2,600 strong membership.
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First Milk to pay for lost milk during cold snap
2 February 2010
COMPENSATION for First Milk members whose milk was not collected during the recent extreme weather has been promised by the co-op.
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Food security central to £2 billion bioscience plan
2 February 2010
THE Government will pump more than £2 billion of taxpayers’ money into biological research as part of a new strategy to meet global challenges such as food security and fossil fuel depletion.
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Forging a career in farm management
February 5, 2010
WORKING with a mixture of livestock, crops and people is a constant challenge. Simon Haley takes a look at the varied and demanding career of farm management.
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Friesian herd reaches 1,800gns at York
February 5, 2010
THE entire adult portion of Geoff and Yvonne Marshall’s non-recorded herd of Friesians farmed at Pickering, Yorkshire, sold to a top price of 1,800gns at York Livestock Centre last week.
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Futures market key to protecting dairy industry
3 February 2010
DAIRY futures markets and other risk management tools need to be developed to protect EU dairy farmers against increasing volatility, say farm leaders.
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Global debate over maize centres on GM and biofuels
February 5, 2010
As plantings increase debate turns to the crop’s future
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Good health improves herd efficiency
February 5, 2010
Ian Pritchard, SAC beef specialist based at Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, presented some attention-grabbing financial figures.
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Goodyear DT800 range grows to meet size demand
2 February 2010
ROWCROP wheels and tyres continue to become larger and able to bear more weight as tractors used for tramline and bed work increase in size, and Goodyear’s Optitrac DT800 range is now larger to accommodate the growth in load requirement.
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Government's green scheme 'not enough' to attract farmers
2 February 2010
THE Government’s Feed-in Tariffs or ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ scheme, announced on Monday (February 1), does not go far enough to attract farmers and growers, the NFU has claimed.
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Home-reared Spot clinches Emma’s first championship
February 5, 2010
Emma Gray won her first championship title on Sunday when she took the Northumberland League nursery championship with Spot, while the trial winners were Geoff Pringle and Mist.
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In pictures: Perth Bull Sales
5 February 2010
SEE all the latest pictures from the Perth Bull Sales at Stirling in our online picture gallery.
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JCB and Volvo team up
2 February 2010
Manufacturers JCB and Volvo Construction Equipment have joined forces in a framework agreement under which they will co-operate on engineering and manufacture of both skid steer and compact tracked loader products.
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Johnes infections on the rise
February 5, 2010
Veterinary diagnosis confirmed the incidence of Johnes disease is increasing, said David Gibson, Perth-based SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer (VIO).
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Limousin cow and calf make 2,250gns top at Ballymena
February 5, 2010
A LIMOUSIN cow and calf unit from Messrs McKenna Bros, Bellaghy, Co Derry topped the all-female trade at the Society Sale at Ballymena Mart.
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Longer lasting residual weed control is promised
February 5, 2010
A NEW pre-emergence herbicide – Dual Gold – is being marketed by Syngenta as giving maize growers longer-lasting residual control of key weeds.
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McHale unveils latest bale wrapper
1 February 2010
The 991T is the latest offering in high output bale wrappers from McHale.
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Meet the exhibitors - Ian Mallinson
February 5, 2010
THE standard of cattle entries at the National All-Breeds show promises to be high. Katie Lomas went to meet one of the show’s exhibitors ahead of the event.
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Monitor farm for Caithness
February 5, 2010
SCOTLAND’S monitor farm network has been extended with the selection of John McKenzie’s Westfield Farm, which he runs with step son Gary Elder at Thurso
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National All Breeds Show preview
February 5, 2010
The National All Breeds show at Stoneleigh is fast approaching and as UK media partner, Farmers Guardian takes a look at what visitors to the event can expect.
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National All Breeds Show: Event details
February 5, 2010
When: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17, February.
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National All Breeds Show: What the breed societies say
February 5, 2010
Breed societies give their views on the new National All Breeds Show.
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New retail code comes in today amid bullying claims
4 February 2010
THE new strengthened and extended Grocery Supplier Code of Practice comes into force today (Thursday, February 4) against a backdrop of continuing farmer anger over alleged supermarket ‘bullying’.
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New secretary for Galloways
February 5, 2010
TAKING on the role of secretary for the Belted Galloway Cattle Society is Ian Sutherland of Alnwick, Northumberland.
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NFU urges Birds Eye to reconsider East Anglia pea decision
4 February 2010
THE NFU has called on Birds Eye to reconsider its decision to stop sourcing peas from East Anglia.
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Opico adds to sales team
1 February 2010
Charles Bedforth has joined Opico in a newly-created role of sales manager and will be responsible for machinery and parts sales for both He-Va and Opico brands for the Bourne, Lincolnshire-based company.
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Oscar nominated Food Inc attacks industrial farming
3 February 2010
US documentary film Food Inc, which attacks the morality of industrial farming in the US, will hit British cinema screens next week (February 12).
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Perth bull sales: Blonde bull hits 4,000gns peak
February 5, 2010
The only two Blonde bulls sold made 4,000gns and 3,500gns. The top price was achieved by P. Weightman and Sons, Peterlee, Co Durham, for Hallfield Demon.
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Perth bull sales: British Blue bulls peak at 3,000gns
February 5, 2010
British Blue bulls sold to a top price of 3,900gns for Lyonpark Dendermonde, a March 2008-born bull from Carrick Primestock, Maybole, Ayrshire.
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Perth bull sales: John Elliot's herd dominates Angus female bids
3 February 2010
A reduction from John Elliot¹s herd, Kelso, Roxburghshire, produced bids of 14,000gns, 11,000gns, 10,000gns and 9,000gns to top the Aberdeen-Angus sale of females.
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Perth bull sales: record average for Angus bulls
3 February 2010
A breed record average of just over £5,000 was achieved for the 146 Aberdeen-Angus bulls sold out of the 189 offered for sale on Tuesday (February 2).
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Perth bull sales: Shorthorn bulls realise 14,000gns top price
3 February 2010
PRICES peaked at 14,000gns and a record breed average of £4,560 for 39 bulls sold was achieved for Beef Shorthorns.
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Perth bull sales: Shorthorn female champion realises 3,600gns
3 February 2010
THE female champion, Lowther Melody Maker, topped the Beef Shorthorn female sale at 3,600gns.
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Perth bull sales: Three top-selling Black bulls are from same sire and home
February 5, 2010
Black bulls topped the trade for Limousin bulls on Wednesday with the three top sellers coming from the same home and being by the same sire.
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Perth bull sales: Whitebog Drew is Salers leader at 4,700gns
February 5, 2010
Trade topped at 4,700gns for Salers bulls with the sale leader being Whitebog Drew from Alister McKenzie, Fortrose.
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Pylons on your property may prove a most valuable asset
February 5, 2010
IF you have old high-voltage pylons or electricity lines crossing your property, you could be eligible for a large compensation payment, says a specialist land agent.
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Renowned dairy farmer turns his hand to beef production
February 5, 2010
Converted beef farmer and former vice chairman of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board, James Brown, talks to Linda McDonald-Brown about the changes needed to turn a renowned dairy farm into a top beef enterprise.
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Richley Holsteins win at Carmarthenshire
1 February 2010
BEST large herd in the Carmarthernshire NMR milk recording competition is Andrew Richards’ Richley Holsteins at Penhill, Ferryside.
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Round up from the marts - February 5
February 5, 2010
THIS week’s focus on trading from around the country’s auction centres.
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SAC meeting tackles herd health issues at West Plean
February 5, 2010
AROUND 100 farmers attended a health and welfare event held last week by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) in Stirlingshire. Claire Powell reports on the host farm and the experts’ advice on health issues.
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Second generation SNP chip available ‘in months’
February 5, 2010
While the advancement of ‘SNP chips’ has driven genomics in recent years, Jerry Taylor, Animal genomics professor at Missouri University, USA, told the BCBC audience, less may be more.
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Sedgemoor hits a peak of 2,400gns
February 5, 2010
A record entry of milking cattle were on offer at Sedgemoor and prices peaked at 2,400gns for a freshly calved cow and two heifers.
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Sheepdog trials diary - February 5
February 5, 2010
What’s pencilled into the working dogs diary this weekend.
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Soil Association rejects elitist image
3 February 2010
THE image of organic food as a luxury commodity only affordable to the privileged few has been rejected by the Soil Association.
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Spring spraying special
February 5, 2010
With the spring spraying season approaching, it is time to assess the performance of autumn sprays and draw up plans for disease control programmes. We asked a leading agronomist for his thoughts on the key issues.
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Spring spraying: Adjust fungicide budgets to accommodate rust threat?
February 5, 2010
?Changing the way fungicide budgets are apportioned may be justified this year in response to the yellow rust threat, believes Prime Agriculture’s Peter Riley, whose clients typically have 45 per cent of their winter wheat acreage down to Oakley.
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Spring spraying: Crucial questions answered
February 5, 2010
Variety consultant, Bob Simons, answers some key questions.
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Spring spraying: Growers better equipped to take the initiative now
February 5, 2010
Rust epidemics are nothing new but last season’s yellow rust outbreak together with the threat it has set up for this season’s crop differs from past outbreaks.
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Spring spraying: Planning care so essential to control rust
February 5, 2010
Devise a rust control control plan and stick to it. It can be simple and still be effective. And it doesn’t have to add a great deal of cost to the season’s fungicide bill.
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Spring spraying: Responding to epidemic
February 5, 2010
Would you be able to get around your wheat acreage quickly enough with the sprayer in the event of a rust epidemic?
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Supermarket ombudsman to hear complaints anonymously
5 February 2010
THE new body set to enforce the grocery supply Code of Practice will hear complaints anonymously, the Government has confirmed.
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Supermarkets 'bullying farmers ahead of new code' - Kendall
3 February 2010
NFU president Peter Kendall has accused supermarkets of ‘bully boy tactics’ in the days leading up to the introduction of the new Grocery Suppliers Code of Practice (GSCOP).
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Technology and crop protection key to meeting global food demand
February 5, 2010
A two per cent increase in food production will have to be delivered by farmers every year up to 2030, with a doubling of current global production by 2050 - the stark reality facing agriculture if much of the world’s population is to avoid hunger in the latter part of this century.
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US hay dryer arrives in the UK
1 February 2010
Suppliers of hay to the lucrative racehorse market must meet high standards, with products being free of dust and mycotoxins, which can be harmful to equine athletes.
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Vicon still selling the Haybob
1 February 2010
WE have previously written about how Kuhn is now selling the renowned Haybob hay tool.
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Wales flock advice now bilingual
February 5, 2010
A bilingual booklet to help Welsh sheep farmers protect their flocks and businesses from the effects of disease has been produced by Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
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Warning to pregnant women during lambing season
2 February 2010
FARMERS have been reminded they have a responsibility to minimise the risks to pregnant women during the lambing season.
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Welsh Black bull sells for 14,000gns at Dolgellau
February 5, 2010
Bidding peaked at 14,000gns for the champion bull at the Welsh Black Cattle Society’s sale at Dolgellau last week.
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Welsh feed rules extended as cold snap continues
5 February 2010
WITH farmers across Wales still experiencing one of the hardest winters for more than 30 years the Welsh Assembly Government has further relaxed the rules on supplementary feeding.
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Wiseman staff rewarded for long shifts
1 February 2010
Robert Wiseman Dairies’ 3,500 hourly paid staff who worked long shifts, seven days a week to keep the nation’s milk flowing in the recent bad weather have been rewarded.
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World news round-up - February 5
February 5, 2010
A weekly look at business around the world.
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Wynnstay rides out 'tougher marketplace' storm
February 5, 2010
Wynnstay has posted a pre-tax profit of £5.2million, which is on a par with the previous year and, the company says, in much tougher market conditions.
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Yorkshire Dales farmers offered free water advice
2 February 2010
FARMERS are being offered free advice and support for action to help reduce the risk of water pollution in two areas of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.