There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Farmers Guardian
December 16th 2005
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Classic roast British turkey
December 16th 2005
Serves: 12
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Compulsory pre-movement cattle testing
December 16th 2005
But still no decision on badger cull
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Defra secures HLS changes but Entry Level need greater
December 16th 2005
DEFRA has announced two new modifications to the Higher Level Scheme but has been criticised by the NFU for prioritising the wrong things.
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EU Sugar reform
December 16th 2005
A HOUSE of Lords committee charged with an inquiry into EU sugar reform has expressed concern over the ‘disparity’ between measures to help EU growers and those in some of the world's poorest countries.
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Growers demand more information on sugar reform
December 16th 2005
LINCONSHIRE sugar beet growers are demanding to know more about the EU sugar regime reform to allow them to decide what role, if any, the crop will play in their future rotations.
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Heated discussions at beef producers meeting
December 16th 2005
BEEF producers from Lincolnshire and other parts of the East Midlands had what was described as 'heated discussions' with representatives of the NFU and the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX).
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Hemel Hempstead oil depot fire
December 16th 2005
FARMERS have been reassured their produce is safe from contamination following the Hemel Hempstead oil depot fire.
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Making the most of ELS - Planning for better crop performance
December 16th 2005
Soil and Crop Protection Management Plans (EM1 and EM4) come under the scrutiny of experienced Rural Development Service (RDS) adviser, Geoff Howe and Lincolnshire-based, Masstock Arable Group agronomist, Steve Portas of Dalgety in the sixth of our monthly guides to ELS options.
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Meeting the challenge of increasingly strict engine emission legislation
December 16th 2005
When a new tractor is launched there is great emphasis placed on how the engine complies with the latest emissions regulations but what does this mean for the farmer? Mervyn Bailey speaks to John Baxter of Perkins to shed some light on the subject.
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Milk supplier to hospital
December 16th 2005
A NOTTINGHAMSHIRE farmer has secured a contract to supply milk to a city hospital as part of a Defra initiative.
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New move to create a healthier cattle industry
December 16th 2005
DISEASE and illness in cattle is being targeted as part of a new initiative being led by the National Beef Association (NBA).
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Politicians, positivity and praise...
December 16th 2005
Devonshire farmer David Fursdon, who was named the new president of the Country Land and Business Association last month, gives his views on some of the current hot topics in farming to CLEMMIE PEROWNE.
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Quality food from farm to shop
December 16th 2005
A FOOD hall specialising in high quality, British food had long been in the back of 28-year-old farmers’ son Andrew Loftus’s mind.
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Roast Pork Loin with apple, pear, rum and cinnamon sauce
December 16th 2005
Cooking time:
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ROAST RIB OF BEEF WITH CRANBERRY, PORT AND ROASTED GARLIC GLAZE
December 16th 2005
One of the greatest joys of Christmas is sitting down as a family to some wonderful British food. While turkey remains the traditional festive dish, there are plenty of delicious alternatives for the dinner table. FG offers some suggestions for the perfect Christmas day roast, courtesy of www.meatmatters.com, www.britishturkey.co.uk and www.britishpotatoes.co.uk
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What are the engine manufacturers doing for Stage IIIa?
December 16th 2005
PERKINS has taken the decision to develop one engine block that can be adapted to suit the various emission regulations. John Baxter of the Peterborough based firm says this common platform approach means tractor manufacturers can use one chassis for a globally available product such as Africa and Australia which has no legislation or Western Europe where legislation is at the fore.