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
January 6th 2006
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Badger cull plan ‘doomed’ warns Defra insider
January 6th 2006
Government plans to make farmers responsible for culling badgers to control bovine TB are doomed to failure, a Defra insider has warned.
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Dispelling ‘new start’ myths
January 6th 2006
The myth that most new businesses fail within the first year deters many hard-pressed farmers from starting up alternative rural enterprises, says the Country Land and Business Association.
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Environmentally active farmers can benefit from VI new FWAG study
January 6th 2006
Even farmers who are already keen to improve the environmental aspects of their land can benefit from applying the Voluntary Initiative’s recommended best practice, according to research conducted by the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG).
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Farmer refuses to have ‘TB’ calf slaughtered
January 6th 2006
A farmer is refusing to have a bull calf slaughtered after it was found to be a TB reactor following the farm’s latest TB test.
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Government urged to scrap ‘waste of money’ milk scheme
January 6th 2006
The Government has been urged to consider scrapping milk subsidies for 1.2 million primary school children in England, as the current system was a ‘waste of money’.
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Hopes of effective bTB control hit as gassing is rejected
January 6th 2006
Gassing will not be used as a method to cull badgers initially if a control policy is introduced this year, Defra officials have told industry stakeholders.
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Innovation in incineration is a matter of survival for family business
January 6th 2006
Barry Alston takes a look at the ‘other’ side of fallen stock disposal – and the major problems that the industry faces.
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Instead of Ascot think ‘Mascot’ at Wetherby
January 6th 2006
When it comes to racing, instead of Ascot, think Mascot! Yorkshire Young Farmers have a tradition of promoting YFC in a big way – first touring with a giant Yorkshire pudding, then going on the road with an enormous teapot.
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Last chance to show industry can work together?
January 6th 2006
Barry Alston takes a closer look at some of the thinking behind industry moves to set up a major livestock export marketing project.
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Milestone for North West ‘green’ scheme
January 6th 2006
More than 1,000 farmers and landowners in the North West have now signed up to the new Environmental Stewardship scheme, which came into effect in August.
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New moves to restart UK live export trade
January 6th 2006
UK-wide, industry-led plans for live shipments of calves, sheep and cattle are being drawn up in readiness for the hoped-for lifting of Britain’s export ban.
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Peak District award aims to recognise young people’s contribution to tourism
January 6th 2006
The search is on to find this year’s top young achiever in tourism in the Peak District.
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Shredded Wheat Loaf
January 6th 2006
This recipe is from Ann Wood of Bridge Farm, Swanley, Cheshire.
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Strip subsidy out of contract
January 6th 2006
Arable businesses are being advised to strip the subsidy out of contract farming agreements and calculate returns on a crop-by-crop basis.
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Testing is here to stay... and targets are achievable
January 6th 2006
With target deadlines rapidly approaching, Dominic Kilburn gets an update on one of the key elements of the Voluntary Initiative – the National Sprayer Testing Scheme.
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Tests improve performance
January 6th 2006
One thing is for sure, says Agrispray director Michael Monk, there are a lot less sprayer breakdowns in the field following the onset of sprayer testing.
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The biggest yet
January 6th 2006
A brief history of the LAMMA Show
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The organic hill farmers with a talent for topiary
January 6th 2006
Skills in forestry and organic hill farming come together for the Herdman family of Blanchland, Co. Durham, as Neil Ryder found out when he paid a visit.