BETTER late than never is a phrase which seems oddly appropriate when applied to British farming at the moment.
Farmers Guardian
November 27, 2009
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‘Gamble’ of euro machinery imports
November 27, 2009
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£15 million boost to Scottish hill farmers
24 November 2009
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£2,000 bid tops Society sale
November 27, 2009
A total of 15 dogs sold to a top of £2,000 – averaging £1,063 – at Tomatin Sheepdog Society’s sale at Lairgandour, courtesy of Daviot Farms.
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AGCO to close Randers in 2010
25 November 2009
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Agriculture in the national news - November 23
23 November 2009
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Agriculture in the national news - November 24
24 November 2009
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Agriculture in the national news - November 25
25 November 2009
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Agriculture in the national news - November 26
26 November 2009
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Agriculture in the national news - November 27
27 November 2009
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AGROMEK 2009 - Milk robots compete for attention
25 November 2009
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AGROMEK 2009 - new parlour hygiene systems go on display
25 November 2009
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Approved Quarantine Units explained
November 27, 2009
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Are you still in an NVZ?
26 November 2009
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Audi A4 Allroad is clever and versatile
November 27, 2009
ROAD TEST: A4 Allroad 3.0Tdi Quattro
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Baling makes feeding much simpler
November 27, 2009
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BBSRC invites views on £1m farm research centre
27 November 2009
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Beltex reigns supreme at English Winter Fair
23 November 2009
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Benn relaxes cross compliance rules to aid flood hit farmers
27 November 2009
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Bishops Castle bull trade is tip-top
November 27, 2009
The bull trade at the Bishops Castle suckled calf sale has been described as ‘among the best ever seen’ with 25 bulls selling to average of 199p/kg and £656 per head.
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Bpex to retain DAPP in current form
24 November 2009
The board of the British Pig Executive has decided the Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) is to continue in its current form.
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Breeders must raise farmers' expectations
November 27, 2009
Joanne Pugh reports from the Sheep Breeders Roundtable conference as Australian Charollais breeder Ian McDougal ruffles some feathers in giving his views on marketing pedigree rams.
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Bristol’s autumn collective event sees top of 2,250gns
November 27, 2009
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Broader range of chemistry required for autumn weed control challenges
November 27, 2009
The withdrawal of trifluralin and IPU, combined with an exceptionally dry autumn, has provided a challenging combination for growers this season in terms of weed control options and herbicide performance.
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'Business as usual' at Cockermouth market despite floods
23 November 2009
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Cairness Renovator daughter tops Suffolk females sale at 8,000gns
November 27, 2009
THE annual production sale of Suffolk females from the Cairness and Perrinpit flocks and a consignment from the Hazeltree flock produced a top bid of 8,000gns.
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Check you have the correct battery
November 27, 2009
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Climate change a key selection criteria in sheep
November 27, 2009
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Cooking up a farmhouse treat this Christmas
November 27, 2009
MEET our new cookery expert, farmer’s wife Helen Colley as she shares her fool-proof recipes for the perfect Christmas treats.
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County councils ‘selling off family silver’
23 November 2009
Selling off county council farms was ‘akin to selling off the family silver’ and must be stopped, delegates were told at the NFU Tenant Farming Conference.
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Critics slam Government over controversial climate change report
26 November 2009
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Cross-bred cattle dominate English Winter Fair
23 November 2009
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Cumbria flood damage bill £3m and rising
23 November 2009
CUMBRIA’S floods have already cost around £3 million worth of damage, says the countryside’s biggest insurer.
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Cumbria University's investment a firm commitment to farming
23 November 2009
An investment of £100,000 by the University of Cumbria will see it begin rearing beef cattle at its own farm, boosting its commitment to agricultural students and farming.
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Dairy cattle to £2,090 at Leek
November 27, 2009
The 80 dairy cattle on offer at Leek sold to £2,090 for a second calver from Messrs Pearson, Longsdon, Stoke on Trent.
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Dairy processing research moves into the 21st century
23 November 2009
An advanced dairy processing facility is to be built at Reaseheath College, to promote business growth and diversification in the North West region.
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Deere ups the power on Mannheim models
25 November 2009
Most 6030 and 7030 series tractors built in Germany will receive a 5hp increase, John Deere has announced.
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Early signs look good for new Horsch drill
November 27, 2009
Horsch has not generally provided for those requiring smaller drills, but its mounted three-metre Pronto EX disc drill has been trialled this year before an anticipated early 2010 UK launch. FARMERS GUARDIAN talked to one satisfied pre-production user in Suffolk.
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EBV attitudes changing
November 27, 2009
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Electronics sparkle of Toyota’s off-roader
November 27, 2009
ROAD TEST: Toyota Land Cruiser
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Ensiled red clover can be fed to most ruminant livestock
24 November 2009
The Silage Advisory Centre is keen for more farmers to grow red clover for silage. Here it looks the crop’s benefits and how to ensile and feed it.
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Environment Agency will have 'too much power' to handle floods
25 November 2009
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EU urged to take action on food labelling
24 November 2009
THE NFU has called on the EU to legislate to improve county of origin labelling.
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Euro machinery 'now three times the UK level'
November 27, 2009
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Farmers ‘still in the dark’ over NVZ appeals
25 November 2009
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Farmers to learn new TB test regime
25 November 2009
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Farmers urged to observe buffer zones in OSR and bean crops
26 November 2009
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FBT lengths must increase - NFU
23 November 2009
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Fears over rising MRSA levels in EU pigs
27 November 2009
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Fears over wheat bulb fly risk
26 November 2009
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FEI to allow horses to compete on ‘bute’
25 November 2009
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Finding a home for dairy calves on TB-restricted farms
26 November 2009
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Fitting an autolube system
November 27, 2009
Running a tillage train or large machine needing lots of greasing up each day, frustratingly eating away at valuable work time.
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FSA to canvass pubic opinion on GM foods
27 November 2009
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Full Results from the English Winter Fair
23 November 2009
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FUW demands hill farm support extension
25 November 2009
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Hatherleigh’s £1,700 for in-calf Red Ruby Devon
November 27, 2009
Red Ruby Devons sold to £1,700 when Philip and Nicky Howard, South Molton, sold their Ash Farm herd at Hatherleigh market in Devon recently.
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Hovis to source all wheat from British farmers
25 November 2009
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How WAGs are hoping to combat water shortages
23 November 2009
Are you concerned about future water security and impact of climate change? Dominic Kilburn hears from water abstractor groups whose farmer-members hope to secure enough water volumes to irrigate crops, despite ever-increasing demands on water supply.
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Jedward music keeps cows happy
26 November 2009
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Jim’s trusty Ford motors to Deerplay win
November 27, 2009
Jim Cropper and Ford took their first win on Saturday at the Holme nursery held at Deerplay.
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Labelling rating system ‘too wide’
25 November 2009
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Landini launches 'Techno' versions of PowerMondial
26 November 2009
LANDINI has upped the beat of its four-cylinder PowerMondial range by adding ‘Techno’ versions which will, it hopes, appeal to a wider range of users.
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Landlords refute 'bullying' claims
November 27, 2009
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Lib Dems call for 'fair' CAP
7 December 2009
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Lucky dozen get chance to own special John Deere sprayer model
25 November 2009
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Margins tight for 2010 - ABC
24 November 2009
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New project looking to create biofuel from grass
25 November 2009
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Newcastle students muck in for charity
23 November 2009
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NFU launches Christmas turkey campaign
24 November 2009
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OMSCo makes bursary awards
23 November 2009
Reading University students Matthew Pilkington, 22, and George Andrew Portch, 20, have won the Organic Milk Suppliers Co-operative annual bursary scheme.
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Organic farming has 'profound effect' on climate change
26 November 2009
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OSR yields: Advanced plants needs TLC
November 27, 2009
Despite exceptionally dry autumn conditions, many winter rape crops across the Midlands and south of England look too far advanced for this time of year and have grown too quickly.
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Pedigree dairy cattle to £2,420 at Gisburn
November 27, 2009
The championship at Gisburn’s pedigree dairy cattle show and sale went to Simon Thompson, Ribchester, Preston.
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Pedigree judge takes top carcase prize
23 November 2009
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Poorly starting tractors - not just a battery issue
November 27, 2009
THERE’S nothing worse than a tractor which won’t start on a frosty morning. Read our guide to poor starters including advice on how to identify the problem in your tractor and keep up maintainence to prevent it happening.
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Protecting the environment
November 27, 2009
A £2,000 bursary to help students learn more about protecting and improving the countryside has been announced at Askham Bryan College, near York.
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Rank Hovis drops test for milling wheat mycotoxins
26 November 2009
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Recipe: Cranberry sauce
November 27, 2009
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Recipe: Festive fruit pudding and brandy sauce
November 27, 2009
Simple alternative to traditional Christmas pudding.
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Recipe: Honeyed Sausages
November 27, 2009
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Recipe: Quick shortbread
November 27, 2009
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Record attendance at water protection workshops
26 November 2009
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Red clover 'can help drive production'
24 November 2009
The Silage Advisory Centre is keen for more farmers to grow red clover for silage. Here it looks the crop’s benefits and how to ensile and feed it.
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Results round-up
November 27, 2009
READ our full round-up of results from events in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Romanian to take over as EU farm chief
27 November 2009
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RPA continues to be hit by flooding chaos
23 November 2009
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RPA re-opens offices after flood chaos
24 November 2009
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Rudis fungicide gets brussels sprouts approval
24 November 2009
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Sarkley sale leader peaks at 25,000gns
November 27, 2009
Prices of 25,000gns and 17,000gns led a tremendous sale trade of maiden and yearling heifers from the noted Sarkley Limousin herd of Glyn Pennie and his sons – Chris and Nigel – Montgomery, Powys at Borderway Mart, Carlisle last Saturday.
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Scotch Whisky given legal protection
24 November 2009
NEW regulations which will protect consumers from bogus ‘Scotch’ whisky will provide a major boost to the Scottish food and drink industry.
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Scottish industry backs red meat levy rise
26 November 2009
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Skipton dairy best of £2,450 for fresh heifer
November 27, 2009
Top honours in Skipton’s Christmas dairy auction went to Malcolm and Robert Swires, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate.
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Skoda Superb estate
November 27, 2009
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Solid Lancaster dairy trade peaks at 2,400gns
November 27, 2009
A bigger entry, but a slightly less high quality offering of dairy cattle at Lancaster than in October, saw a solid level trade, with all but one of the heifers on offer finding a buyer.
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Spec changes for Citroen C5
November 27, 2009
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Spring crops face weed battle after warm Autumn
26 November 2009
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Stand and deliver is what Mark expects of Holsteins
November 27, 2009
?Combining intensive farming with conservation is growing Mark Lovatt’s farm business, and paving the way for future development. ANGELA CALVERT reports.
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Step-by-step guide to testing battery and charging circuit
November 27, 2009
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Survey reveals taking on an apprentice is good for your business
November 27, 2009
It seems apprenticeships are catching on beyond the realms of television, after new research revealed a growing number of consumers are more likely to use a business if it offers the career route to young people.
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TAG maintains ASSET student investment
November 27, 2009
FOUR more students from the country’s leading agricultural universities have benefited from a unique scheme designed to support and encourage arable farming’s next generation.
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Temple to challenge Meurig Raymond for NFU deputy president
27 November 2009
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Tenants accuse land agents of ‘terror tactics'
23 November 2009
Land agents had been using ‘terror tactics’ rather than facts and figures to pile pressure on tenants, said the Scottish Tenant Farmers Association (STFA).
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The big issue at Oxford
November 27, 2009
Bookings are now being taken for the 2010 Oxford Farming Conference.
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The perfect gifts for tractor drivers this Christmas
November 27, 2009
If you’re looking for something different to throw into the tractor driver’s toolbox this Christmas then read on, as Geoff Ashcroft reviews some of the industry’s latest workshop gadgets.
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Three Counties to expand for 2010 show
23 November 2009
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Total clearance of Welsh Blacks led by Meadowsweet Lassie at 1,500gns
November 27, 2009
THERE was a 100 per cent clearance rate when 41 animals were presented for sale at the Welsh Black Cattle Society’s last pedigree sale of the year at Abergavenny cattle market.
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UK genetics - what the farmers said
November 27, 2009
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Vicon launch ISOBUS compatible sprayer range
25 November 2009
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Weather delays end of potato harvest
26 November 2009
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Welsh Assembly to visit upland farm
23 November 2009
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Welsh farm incomes rise
26 November 2009
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Welsh TB programme 'ahead of target'
23 November 2009
THE latest figures show the Welsh Assembly’s bovine TB eradication programme is well ahead of target.
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What do farmers want from Copenhagen?
8 December 2009
READ what industry leaders and politicians have to say about the key climate change talks in Copenhagen and what they are hoping to achieve.
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Why rams should not be over-fed
November 27, 2009
Sheep Breeders Roundtable conference.
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Worcester Berrichons’ 1,040gns ‘best’
November 27, 2009
Prices peaked at 1,040gns at the ‘best of Berrichons’ sale at Worcester market last week.
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Working dogs: Trials diary
November 27, 2009
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World news round-up
November 27, 2009
Farmers Guardian takes a look at the wider global agriculture picture.
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World's oldest sheep dies at 23
24 November 2009
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Young talent emerges at Nurseries
November 27, 2009
One of the results of the Nurseries in West Wales has been the emergence of three young handlers who have shown themselves capable of working in adult competitions.