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
November 18th 2005
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Achieving WFD requires major change in land use
November 18th 2005
Britain will only meet targets set out in the Water Framework Directive (WFD) if there is a fundamental change in land use and land management practices.
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Beef and bulbs on an island estate
November 18th 2005
The largest farm on the Isles of Scilly is by far Tresco Estate Farm. Situated on the island of Tresco it is a 150-acre beef and flower farm.
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Biofuel green light creates opportunities for farmers
November 18th 2005
The Government’s green light for biofuels means big opportunities for farmers, the NFU has said this week.
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Borrowing breaks through 9bn barrier for first time
November 18th 2005
Total borrowing by farmers has broken through the £9 billion barrier – possibly for the first time – according to latest figures from the Bank of England.
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Brussels sprouts receive Christmas boost
November 18th 2005
Brussels sprouts are back on the menu for far more households this season.
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Cherry picking suitable OTM cattle for auction
November 18th 2005
Over Thirty Month cattle fit for the food chain are beginning to make their mark at auction markets and slaughterhouses across the country but farmers are being warned to be very careful which cattle they present for sale.
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Dairy Crest on track despite profits cut
November 18th 2005
Turnover increased but profits were trimmed in Dairy Crest’s first half, the results of which were put out last week.
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Docks demo at Brazilian beef imports
November 18th 2005
Beef farmers from across the country staged a three-hour protest at Tilbury Docks, Essex, on Tuesday against Brazilian beef imports.
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Energy crop growers urged to look out for new SPS advice
November 18th 2005
Growers of permanent crops for non-food uses in England have been urged to pay close attention to updated information being sent out to Single Payment Scheme (SPS) applicants.
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Fuel companies await ReTFO consultation
November 18th 2005
Fuel companies in the UK are awaiting the consultation on the ReTFO before committing to using British biofuels.
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Its fingers crossed as countdown to Christmas begins
November 18th 2005
Barry Alston visits a family farm where they have been rearing a wide range of poultry for more than 50 years.
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Leading supermarkets accused of relying on cheap organic meat imports to meet demand
November 18th 2005
Leading supermarkets have been accused of importing large quantities of cheap organic pork and beef produced to lower standards than required in the UK.
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Little prospect of increased Argentine beef exports
November 18th 2005
Argentine beef producers are making a living – though not so good as they have in the past when the exchange rate was one peso to a dollar – from a current liveweight auction price of around 50p/kg for a quality 450kg beast.
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Making the most of ELS - Planning for Extra Value
November 18th 2005
Experienced Rural Development Service (RDS) adviser, Geoff Howe and West Country-based, Masstock Arable Group agronomist, Kevin Ashford of Agrownomics turn their attention to Nutrient and Manure Management Plans (EM2 and EM3) in the fifth of our practical monthly ELS guides.
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Manitou target mixed farms with telehandler for comfort and reach
November 18th 2005
Ergonomic comfort and increased lift capacity are among the features of Manitou’s latest offering the MLT735 120LSU.
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Outrage at price fixing investigation
November 18th 2005
Accusations of price fixing to enhance farmgate prices are behind an Office of Fair Trade investigation into the dairy industry, it emerged this week.
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ReTFO signals new start
November 18th 2005
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (ReTFO) could mean new markets and improved prices for farmers’ produce and new jobs in rural areas. However, there is a danger the market could be supplied from abroad if certain measures are not taken.
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Scottish Gundog Show goes off with a bang as hunting enthusiasts celebrate its 25th anniversary
November 18th 2005
Thousands of hunting enthusiasts attended the Scottish Gundog Show at Highland Hall in Edinburgh to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the event.
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Searching for a better solution to combat difficult soil conditions
November 18th 2005
“When it comes to cultivation systems we’re being driven down a road we don’t really want to be on,” said Mike Needham.
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Spreading the news that environmental measures are worth it
November 18th 2005
An estimated 14 per cent loss of farmed area to the combined effects of set-aside, cross-compliance, entry-level and stewardship is worthwhile in terms of income and environmental benefits, according to one Lincolnshire farmer.
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STUFFED MARROW
November 18th 2005
This recipe is from Pat Thistlethwaite of South Dyke Farm, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. “It is good hot or cold and freezes well,” she says. “The stuffing can be varied to include left-overs, for example, you could add grated cheese or a few chopped leftover vegetables. Make the stuffing and leave it overnight in the fridge for the flavour to develop.”
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Success of LAMMA results in extended display area
November 18th 2005
The Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association will be celebrating the 25th LAMMA show on January 18 and 19 with an even greater amount of indoor space.
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Taking the confusion out of beef origins in the food service sector
November 18th 2005
The public is to have its say on whether the food service sector should have to inform customers about the origin of beef served in restaurants and cafés.
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Waste disposal measures to impact significantly on agricultural industries
November 18th 2005
New agricultural waste regulations likely to be introduced early in 2006 will apply the EU Waste Framework Directive controls to agricultural waste, which is estimated at 500,000 tonnes a year or 0.125 per cent of all industrial wastes.