BETTER late than never is a phrase which seems oddly appropriate when applied to British farming at the moment.
Farmers Guardian
July 17th 2009
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‘Anti-science’ culture is threat to food security
14 July 2009
A BURGOEONING ‘anti-science’ culture is threatening Europe’s ability to tackle food security, the Crop Protection Association has warned.
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Agriculture in the national news
14 July 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Tuesday, July 14)
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Agriculture in the national news
13 July 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Monday, July 13)
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Agriculture in the national news
15 July 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Wednesday, July 15)
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Agriculture in the national news
17 July 2009
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Friday, July 17).
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Alo gets Bush Hog loaders
17 July 2009
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APC puts focus firmly on supply chain efficiency
10 July 2009
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Ashby de la Zouch Show, Leicestershire, results
July 17th 2009
Beef
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Blackberry and apple tart with walnut crumble
July 17th 2009
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BMPA chief set to join UK beef processor
17 July 2009
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Bpex appoint
13 July 2009
FROM August Mike Varley will be Bpex’s head of knowledge transfer, research and development.
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British Blue cross sells to £1,174
17 July 2009
THE prime cattle championship at Skipton Auction Mart’s mon-thly show and sale of prime cattle and lambs went to L. Balmforth and Sons, Wainstalls, Halifax.
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Camgrain to expand new facilities
10 July 2009
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Cell count assessments
13 July 2009
DAIRY farmers can be confident their milk is being accurately tested for somatic cell counts, DairyCo says following an international assessment.
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Charollais top 1,000gns at Lanark
17 July 2009
LEADING the trade at the Charollais breeders sale at Lanark were two bids of 1,000gns.
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Coming to terms with life on fringe
July 17th 2009
Barry Alston meets a South Wales Valleys farmer facing some of its harshest conditions.
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Cow Thermonitor: Study links heat to claw horn disease
17 July 2009
RECENT studies at Wisconsin-Madison University’s vet school show heat stress is a major trigger factor for claw horn disease and subsequent late summer lameness problems.
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Craven sale reaches £2,140
15 July 2009
TOP price at the early July Craven dairy auction at Skipton auction mart was £2,140.
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Dairy farmers need to be in charge of their destiny
17 July 2009
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Dairy industry hits back at welfare critics
16 July 2009
THE UK dairy industry moved to defend itself this week against heavy criticism from animal welfare campaigners after a report by the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) highlighted a series of welfare concerns in dairy herds across Europe.
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Dairy protestors back on the streets of Europe
14 July 2009
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Dalkeith Show, Midlothian results
July 17th 2009
Beef
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Dalrymple Show, Ayrshire results
July 17th 2009
Champion of champions Supreme, J. Nisbet (Charolais x); reserve, D. Walker and B. Brown (Clydesdale).
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Defra expecting farmers to see benefits of badger bovine TB vaccination
16 July 2009
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Defra rules out bovine TB re-tests after unexpected gamma results
17 July 2009
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Defra warned against abandoning small-scale farmers
20 July 2009
MORE than 17,000 small-scale farmers in England could lose out on EU subsidies if Defra goes ahead with a suggestion to cut payouts to farms with fewer than 5 hectares, the Countryside Alliance has warned.
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Echt, Skene and Midmar Show, Aberdeenshire results
July 17th 2009
Cattle
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English results
17 July 2009
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EU dairy farmers demand a quota cut
17 July 2009
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Farm vets overcome the Welsh 3000s challenge
July 17th 2009
FARM vets and nurses from Cheshire have conquered the Welsh 3000s challenge and raised money for a local community member and charity.
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Farmers miss out on sulphur’s benefits
July 17th 2009
LIVESTOCK farmers could be missing out by avoiding fertiliser containing sulphur, due to unfounded fears it will lead to fertility problems in stock, says Elaine Jewkes, grassland specialist at GrowHow UK.
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Foundation for Common Land
13 July 2009
THE Shadow Board of the Foundation for Common Land has met for the first time, embarking on an ambitious project to create a legal framework, develop a business plan to access funding and help commoners in the UK and Ireland create a ‘strong and unique’ identity.
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FSA gives green light to smokies
14 July 2009
SMOKIES – or skin-on blowtorched sheep and goat meat – has been given a green light by the Food Standards Agency, providing it is legally produced safely and hygienically in approved abattoirs.
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Government calls for voluntary plan to cut emissions in farming
16 July 2009
THE Government has called for a six per cent cut in carbon emissions in agriculture as it published its landmark strategy to combat climate change.
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Grazing Monitor: Time to make reseeding decisions
17 July 2009
WITH forage costs under close scrutiny, many dairy farmers have moved away from regular, rotational reseeding and instead reseed based on sward performance and condition – a ‘needs must’ system.
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Great Yorkshire Show 2009
16 July 2009
This year's Great Yorkshire Show was a record breaking event, with more entries in competitive classes than ever before.
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Great Yorkshire Show 2009 videos
24 July 2009
WATCH video footage from the livestock events and young handler classes at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.
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Great Yorkshire Show: Beltex ewe lamb takes supreme sheep championship
16 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Crowds flock to watch sheep young handlers
17 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Duroc gilt wins pig championship
16 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: 'Elegant' handling secures win for Northumbrian herdswoman
17 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Galloways take inter-breed title
14 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Girl power in the beef young handler ring
17 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Holsteins take dairy pair inter-breed prize
17 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Jersey takes dairy inter-breed title
16 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Picture Gallery
17 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Regional Agriculture Centre opens to boost rural economy
15 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Stealing the show in the pig classes
July 17th 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Upland tenant farmers could lose essential support
17 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Young farmers go from cattle shed to catwalk
14 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Young handler round-up
21 July 2009
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Great Yorkshire Show: Young Handlers photo gallery
17 July 2009
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Grimme launches GL42K
17 July 2009
THE GL42K is the latest mounted planter from Grimme.
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Iain and Zac victorious in double gather at Ryedale
17 July 2009
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Industry bodies unite to voice support for new animal health body
17 July 2009
FOUR industry organisations have joined forces to declare their support for the proposed new independent body for animal health.
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Innovation as pea and bean crops see resurgence
17 July 2009
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John Davies: My heart skipped a beat when the sparks flew
July 17th 2009
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John Walton: Perfect growing conditions has bulked everything up
July 17th 2009
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Kevin Evans beats father in Llandefalle trials
17 July 2009
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Liskeard Show, Cornwall results
July 17th 2009
Beef
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Lochhead calls on EU for new labelling laws
14 July 2009
SCOTLAND’S rural affairs Minister Richard Lochhead has met with EU agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel to urge her to take action on country of origin labelling.
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Lodgic herd dispersal tops 2,000gns
16 July 2009
ALMOST a third of the animals made 2,000gns or more when Jeff and Alison Ellwood dispersed their Lodgic herd at Ulverston, Cumbria.
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Made in Britain: Announcing the finalists
July 17th 2009
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Major victory on EID could save sheep farmers millions
14 July 2009
EUROPEAN veterinary experts have agreed key changes to the rules on EID which will allow electronic tags to be read at marts and abattoirs rather than on-farm, saving the UK sheep industry up to £18 million a year.
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Major victory on EID could save sheep farmers millions
14 July 2009
EUROPEAN veterinary experts have agreed key changes to the rules on EID which will allow electronic tags to be read at marts and abattoirs rather than on-farm, saving the UK sheep industry up to £18 million a year.
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Marts will need investment to meet EID challenge
17 July 2009
AUCTION marts will need to undergo serious investments if they are to meet the challenge of reading and recording EID tags following the EU’s decision to allow them to operate as ‘critical control points’ this week.
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Marts will need investment to meet EID challenge
17 July 2009
AUCTION marts will need to undergo serious investments if they are to meet the challenge of reading and recording EID tags following the EU’s decision to allow them to operate as ‘critical control points’ this week.
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Milk intervention too little for EU farmers but too much for New Zealand
15 July 2009
EU ministers supported further intervention measures in the dairy market on Monday (July 13) when the agriculture council met in Brussels, but the action was not enough to stop farmers protesting outside of the European Parliament in Strasbourg yesterday (Tuesday, July 14).
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Most Improved Herd Awards - Other winners
17 July 2009
Aberdeen-Angus
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New patron
13 July 2009
PRINCE Charles is the new patron of the Badger Face Welsh Mountain Sheep Society.
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New report criticises dairy cow welfare
13 July 2009
SCIENTISTS at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a report which claims the drive for higher milk yields is adversely affecting the health and welfare of dairy cows.
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New Welsh planning guidelines to benefit rural economy
15 July 2009
SIGNIFICANT new countryside planning guidelines in Wales aimed at improving access to affordable homes and creating a sustainable rural economy were announced today (Wednesday, July 15), by Assembly Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister, Jane Davidson.
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Nine dairy heifers break £2,000 mark at Gisburn
16 July 2009
DAIRY cattle were in strong demand at Gisburn Auction Marts’ July show and sale, with a total of nine cattle achieving over £2,000.
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NSA Scotland salver
13 July 2009
Scottish MEP Alyn Smith has been presented with the NSA Scotland salver for outstanding services to the sheep industry, mainly for his work campaigning for changes in the EU’s EID proposals.
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Only use recommended varieties when reseeding
July 17th 2009
RE-SEEDING will be worthwhile this season, to repair the cumulative damage of two wet summers, but only if the best grass and clover varieties for the conditions and production regime are chosen.
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Opportunities for organic growers
17 July 2009
DESPITE a drop in sales of some products, converting to organic cereal production still offers opportunities for growers, says Suffolk farmer John Pawsey.
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Partnership approach to pollution
July 17th 2009
Free soil analysis checks and guidance on dirty water and slurry storage are available to farms in the Clwyd, Cain, Wye, Usk, Cleddau and Teifi river catchment areas.
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Pesticide residues found in organic food
13 July 2009
MOST of the samples tested during monitoring of pesticide residues in food in the 27 EU Member States and EFTA states Norway and Iceland complied with legal maximum residue levels (MRLs), according to the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) first annual report on pesticide residues in food.
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Pesticide residues found in organic food
13 July 2009
MOST of the samples tested during monitoring of pesticide residues in food in the 27 EU Member States and EFTA states Norway and Iceland complied with legal maximum residue levels (MRLs), according to the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) first annual report on pesticide residues in food.
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Plans for new Welsh land management scheme outlined
16 July 2009
POINTERS as to how the proposed new Welsh Assembly all-in-one groundbreaking Glastir land management support payment scheme will operate have been outlined by Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones.
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RASE confirms 2011 livestock show
13 July 2009
THE Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has announced a new pedigree livestock show to be held in July 2011.
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Remaining DFB producers to switch to new milk buyer
15 July 2009
THE stress of looking for a new milk buyer is almost over for the remaining DFB producers after recievers PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) confirmed they will switch to their new buyer by the end of the week.
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Remaining DFB producers to switch to new milk buyer
15 July 2009
THE stress of looking for a new milk buyer is almost over for the remaining DFB producers after recievers PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) confirmed they will switch to their new buyer by the end of the week.
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Restricting supermarket development would benefit consumers – CC
16 July 2009
THE Competition Commission (CC) has backed a proposal that would block developments by supermarkets that are already powerful in a local area.
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Royal Show Young Handlers and stockjudging competitions
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: Award for best stockjudge
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Business development award for entrepreneurs
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: Charolais hat-trick for Ben
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Dairy breed champions win the Burke trophy
July 17th 2009
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Royal Show: Emily’s first Royal entry proves a winner
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: Grimme victorious in RASE New Equipment Awards
16 July 2009
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Royal Show: Haith Tickhill wins Burke Trophy
16 July 2009
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Royal Show: Hereford win for Melissa
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Housing in the countryside
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: Image change needed to drive farming recruitment
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: Limousin breeders' and team victory for Ashley
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Memorable win at show's last ever tug-of-war
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: Millie wins young handlers title
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Modular construction for Redrock slurry tanker
16 July 2009
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Royal Show: Rotary barrel spreader for equine muck
16 July 2009
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Royal Show: Sterling Viking 2 leads the Simmentals to Royal glory
July 17th 2009
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Royal Show: Stockjudging results
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Strategies to bring new entrants into industry
13 July 2009
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Royal Show: YFC results
14 July 2009
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Royal Show: Young farmers round-up
16 July 2009
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Royal Show: Young Handlers Results
14 July 2009
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Rural business missing out on essential local authority cash
July 17th 2009
Half of Britain's rural pubs, post offices and shops are missing out on Local Authority funds which could see them through the recession, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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Scottish results
17 July 2009
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Sheepdog trials diary
17 July 2009
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Shortage of home-grown organic crops
17 July 2009
THE home-grown supply of some organic crops is falling short of demand and this shortage is set to remain, particularly in the organic livestock sector where demand for UK grown feed is outstripping supply, according to Ian Price, manager of Triodos Bank’s farming, food and trade team.
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Stereotyped in the love stakes
July 17th 2009
Farmers looking for love could find they are hindered by their profession, according to a survey from an online dating service.
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Stithians Show, Cornwall results
July 17th 2009
Beef
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Stuart Roberts to quit BMPA
13 July 2009
STUART Roberts is leaving the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) later this summer, it has been announced.
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Supreme Sirius II victory as Royal Show ends an era
14 July 2009
The final Supreme Ridden Championship of the Royal Show went to the champion riding horse, Sirius II, owned and ridden by Vanessa Ramm.
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Swedes will push farmers to tackle climate change
14 July 2009
TACKLING climate change, food security and improving animal health and welfare have emerged as Sweden’s top three priorities after taking over the EU presidency from the Czech Republic this week.
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Taking a different approach to slurry storage to reduce milk production costs
July 17th 2009
Colin Boggs is one of 26,000 farmers living with new NVZ rules
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Tivyside Show, Ceredigion results
July 17th 2009
Beef
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Tractor sales still strong
17 July 2009
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Twyning Ash Corporal leadsDursley sale at 6,800gns
17 July 2009
THERE was strong demand for a selection of young bulls from the Twyning Ash herd of Richard and Julia Carter, Dursley, Gloucestershire, at Chelford last Saturday.
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Understanding the consumer is key
17 July 2009
‘Adapt or die’ was the message to organic farmers at the National Organic Cereals conference in Suffolk last week. Clemmie Gleeson reports.
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Unique Northern Ireland initiative paying dividends
July 17th 2009
Farmers in Northern Ireland benefit from a unique relationship between Government, research institutes and colleges.
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Upsall herd named ‘most improved’ Beef Shorthorns
17 July 2009
WINNERS of the 2009 Most Improved Herd awards have been announced, with two new prizes added to the list of honours.
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Welsh Assembly announces new pick-up and drop-off rules
13 July 2009
CHANGES to the rules governing the multiple pick-ups and drop-offs of livestock have been introduced in Wales.
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Welsh Blacks – the first cattle on Ramsay Island for 46 years
July 17th 2009
FOUR Welsh Blacks are taking their first steps onto Ramsey Island – the first cattle to do so for over 40 years.
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Welsh results
17 July 2009
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Wiseman bucks trend by increasing milk price
17 July 2009
ROBERT Wiseman Dairies has announced a small price increase to take effect from next month, following a strengthening in returns from the bulk cream market.
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Wiseman bucks trend by increasing milk price
17 July 2009
ROBERT Wiseman Dairies has announced a small price increase to take effect from next month, following a strengthening in returns from the bulk cream market.
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Wiseman confirms milk price increase
17 July 2009