Farmers Guardian
July 18th 2008

  • ‘Moo’ brand from Milk Link

    18 July 2008

    MILK LINK has launched its latest range of long life milk as part of its ‘moo’ brand, containing just 1 per cent fat.

  • £2,280 heifer leads prices at Gisburn's dairy fixture

    July 18th 2008

    AT Gisburn Auction Mart’s weekly sale of dairy cattle, bidding peaked at £2,280 for newly calved heifers and £2,000 for in-calf cattle.

  • £400 Dorset Down ram at Radstock, Somerset sale

    July 18th 2008

    SHEARLING rams at the Dorset Down Sheep Breeders’ Association sale at Radstock, Somerset, sold to £400 for an entry from J. Swain, Weston-super-Mare. Flock ewes from K.J. Osborne and Sons, Radstock, sold to £100 and shearling ewes from S. Barnes, Beckington, Bath, to £300.

  • £43.50 tops Skipton lambs

    July 18th 2008

    THE champion pen of store lambs at Skipton Mart, sold for £43.50/ head. The trophy went to Michael Parker, Winterburn, Skipton, with a 40-strong pen of Suffolk-cross lambs, sold to Messrs Lea and Son, Barnsley. There was a total clearance of 2,500-plus store lambs and an average of £34.83/head.Auctioneers : Craven Cattle Marts.

  • 16 lots break 2,000gns in Somerset sale

    July 18th 2008

    A total of 16 lots broke the 2,000gns barrier when the Willstock dairy herd from R.L. Roe and Son sold on-farm at Rhode, Bridgwater, Somerset.

  • Acceptable lifestyle conclusions only give an urban perspective

    July 18th 2008

    THE results of a new study, highlighting the differences between rural and urban Britain, have been criticised by the Countryside Alliance, which claims those conclusions would not have been reached by rural people, irrespective of their income.

  • Agency workers: Who’s the employer?

    18 July 2008

    EMMA Coke, a solicitor with Sudbury based Bates Wells & Braithwaite considers employment issues concerning agency workers.

  • All ages catered for in the comprehensive seminar programme

    July 18th 2008

    THE seminar at the NSA Sheep Event has been compiled to cover a wide range of political, marketing, technical and sheep health issues.

  • All-girl final in dairy young handlers

    July 18th 2008

    IT was an all-girl championship final in the dairy section, but last year's reserve champion returned to the ring and this time was crowned the 2008 winner of the young handlers competition.

  • Animal health policy in focus after TB decision

    18 July 2008

    LAST week’s seemingly politically motivated decision not to allow a badger cull to control Bovine TB has brought into sharp focus how animal health policy will be decided in future.

  • ATV Focus

    18 July 2008

    FG takes a look at the latest developments from the all-terrain market in a special ATVs feature.

  • Beeston dairy sale peak of £2,550

    July 18th 2008

    AN entry of 175 head were forward for the July mid-month sale of pedigree and commercial dairy cattle at Beeston, Cheshire, and peaked at £2,550.

  • Bluetongue zones extend as Merial wins its license

    17 July 2008

    DEFRA has announced that the Bluetongue Protection Zone (PZ) will be extended on Monday, July 21 as another 2 million doses of vaccine are delivered.

  • Bluetongue zones extended

    14 July 2008

    THE Bluetongue protection zone extended this morning (Monday July 14) as Defra distributed another 2 million doses of vaccine.

  • British TB found in the Netherlands

    15 July 2008

    THE UK has been accused of exporting TB to the Netherlands.

  • Careful stock selection will improve productivity

    July 18th 2008

    SHEEP farmers should carefully select breeding stock to reduce costs and improve profits.

  • Charity sheepdog trial raises money for Gambian village

    15 July 2008

    A CHARITY sheepdog trial on July 13, near Kibworth, Leicester by kind permission of Sir Geoffrey and Lady Palmer, raised money for a village called Sam Mbollet in Gambia. Pictures by Theresa Eveson.

  • Charity sheepdog trial raises money for Gambian village

    15 July 2008

    A CHARITY sheepdog trial on July 13, near Kibworth, Leicester by kind permission of Sir Geoffrey and Lady Palmer, raised money for a village called Sam Mbollet in Gambia. Pictures by Theresa Eveson.

  • Charollais rams average £868 – £340 up – at Scottish Premier

    July 18th 2008

    THE strong trade for Charollais rams continued at the Scottish Premier sale at Lanark, on Tuesday. Numbers forward were reduced by the bluetongue zoning, but the average price for ram lambs saw a rise of just under £340 to finish the day at £868.

  • Check insurance policies

    July 18th 2008

    Rapidly changing prices for stock, grain and fuel mean farms must review their insurance policies far more often than in the past, or risk being seriously out of pocket in the event of a claim, Cornish Mutual has warned.

  • Clear message from the Premier Suffolk Breeders

    July 18th 2008

    Joanne Pugh met sheep farmers Charles Harding and Peter Baber at Mr Harding’s farm in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, to find out about a new group of breeders that will be exhibiting at Sheep 2008.

  • Close monitoring can cut input costs

    July 18th 2008

    Cutting spiralling crop production costs was high on the agenda for over 240 growers attending the Potato Council’s East Midlands Potato Day, near Spalding.

  • Cold game pie

    July 18th 2008

    THOMAS Robinson from Uxbridge, Middlesex, sent us this recipe for cold game pie with redcurrant jelly, which he says is perfect for summer evening eating and keeps in the fridge for a week.

  • Contract farm cleaning

    July 18th 2008

    A CONTRACT farm cleaning business is using technologies from the food processing sector (including abattoirs) to clean and disinfect livestock premises, such as milking parlours and dairies, calving boxes, farrowing houses and pig grower and finishing units.

  • Co-op to join supermarket big league with Somerfield takeover

    16 July 2008

    THE Co-Operative Group has completed its takeover of Somerfield that will see the group increase its market share and challenge the ‘big four’ retailers.

  • Co-op to join supermarket big league with Somerfield takeover

    16 July 2008

    THE Co-Operative Group has completed its takeover of Somerfield that will see the group increase its market share and challenge the ‘big four’ retailers.

  • Cuddy first for Irish Draught

    14 July 2008

    HEAVY overnight rain disrupted the equestrian events on the final day of the Great Yorkshire Show, resulting the cancellation of the junior show jumping, the private driving and the heavy horse turnouts.

  • Dairy duo are making their presence felt

    July 18th 2008

    A new and rather unlikely farming partnership has been formed in the south west of England which is stirring up the world of the Guernsey breed. Pictures by Marcello Garbagnoli.

  • DairyCo's new forums give farmers say on levy money

    July 18th 2008

    DAIRY farmers can have a say on how levy money is spent by becoming members of new DairyCo regional forums.

  • David Darke receives NSA's outstanding service award

    July 18th 2008

    SOUTH Devon sheep farmer and breeder David Darke has been presented with the NSA's George Hedley Memorial Award for outstanding service to the sheep industry.He was chosen for the award for his 'representative work' and 'determination to make a success of the NSA SW ram sale'.Mr Darke has been involved with the NSA for over 35 years and also has long associations with the NFU, British Wool Board and various breed societies.

  • David Meek and Shona win Llanefalle Open

    July 18th 2008

    Following the success of their first trial held last year, Aubrey Lloyd and Brenda Howson used the same course on Saturday at Perthyduon Farm, Llanefalle, Powys.

  • Defra could be forced to scrap table valuation system

    July 18th 2008

    DEFRA may be forced to scrap the tabular valuation system for cattle in its current form, after a High Court judge ruled this morning that it was unlawful.

  • Defra could be forced to scrap table valuation system

    July 18th 2008

    DEFRA may be forced to scrap the tabular valuation system for cattle in its current form, after a High Court judge ruled this morning that it was unlawful.

  • Defra faces legal challenge over pesticide risk assessment

    15 July 2008

    A LANDMARK High Court battle will begin today (Tuesday, July 15), as pesticides campaigner Georgina Downs begins a legal challenge against Defra.

  • Defra faces legal challenge over pesticide risk assessment

    15 July 2008

    A LANDMARK High Court battle will begin today (Tuesday, July 15), as pesticides campaigner Georgina Downs begins a legal challenge against Defra.

  • Defra faces legal challenge over pesticide risk assessment

    15 July 2008

    A LANDMARK High Court battle will begin today (Tuesday, July 15), as pesticides campaigner Georgina Downs begins a legal challenge against Defra.

  • Defra launches food security debate

    17 July 2008

    HILARY Benn has launched a debate on how to ensure a secure and sustainable food supply in Britain.

  • Eblex promises greater export promotion

    July 18th 2008

    LEVY board Eblex will pump and extra £380,000 into promoting beef and sheep exports, taking levy funding in exports to a total £1.1million.

  • Eblex to unveil new aids

    July 18th 2008

    THE focus will be on lameness at the Eblex and Sheep Better Returns Programme stand, with the levy board launching a new interactive lameness video.

  • Eblex's Most Improved Herd Awards 2008 winners

    July 18th 2008

    Passion for better breeding shines through as the Most Improved Herd Awards celebrate genetic improvement achieved by beef breeders. Joanne Pugh meets this year's winners.

  • Effect of price rises are not yet being felt

    July 18th 2008

    RETAIL food prices have risen by 7 per cent compared to a year ago, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

  • English Sheepdog Trial Results

    July 18th 2008

    RYEDALE : (Judge B. Liddle, Kettlesing) Double gather championship:1, M. Longton (Quernmore) Don, 133 out of 160; 2, J. Relph (Borrowdale) Liz, 131; 3, T. Longton (Rooten Brook) Carrie, 124, 4, A. Bancroft (Settle) 119.

  • Enthusiastic handler takes top in beef group

    July 18th 2008

    THE champion young beef handler was given to 15-year-old Jennifer Hyslop, who also won the 12-15 age group of the competition.

  • Essential routine maintenance

    July 18th 2008

    Regular maintenance of powered ATV equipment will ensure that on-board power units give trouble-free, reliable service throughout the season. Geoff Ashcroft gets some pointers from Briggs and Stratton’s Barry Goodchild.

  • Establishment boost for OSR variety NK Grace

    July 18th 2008

    NK SEEDS is offering its oilseed rape variety NK Grace with the option of Cruiser (thiamethoxam) seed treatment to improve establishment prospects this autumn.

  • EU hands €1 billion of unspent subsidies to Africa

    18 July 2008

    THE European Commission has backed a plan to give almost €1 billion (£800 million) of unspent farm subsidies in aid to Africa’s farmers.

  • Extending use of the GB Poultry Register

    18 July 2008

    THE GB Poultry Register in England and Wales is to be extended with more data being held to manage other poultry diseases affecting 24,000 poultry keepers.

  • Extending use of the GB Poultry Register

    18 July 2008

    THE GB Poultry Register in England and Wales is to be extended with more data being held to manage other poultry diseases affecting 24,000 poultry keepers.

  • Family celebrates taking the leading pig awards

    July 18th 2008

    THE Bull family celebrated taking both the champion and reserve placing in the open pig championships at the event.

  • Farm animal traceability recording

    July 18th 2008

    A system has been launched by Livestock Technology Solutions to ensure complete traceability of all farm animals.

  • Farm waste recycling hub opens in Suffolk

    15 July 2008

    CROPCO Agricycle has opened a new farm waste recycling hub at Akenham Hall Farm, on the outskirts of Ipswich in Suffolk.

  • Farmer eradication gathers pace

    July 18th 2008

    THE Government’s farmer eradication programme is really gathering pace.

  • Farmers can’t afford to lose the focus in fight against bluetongue

    18 July 2008

    UPTAKE of the bluetongue vaccine has fallen off in recent weeks, and farmers are being urged not to become complacent but to protect their stock ready for when the disease comes back.

  • Farmers tell Brown more needed on fuel duty

    17 July 2008

    THE Government’s fuel duty rise has been postponed after Gordon Brown came under more pressure this week over the rising cost of fuel.

  • Farmers tell Brown more needed on fuel duty

    17 July 2008

    THE Government’s fuel duty rise has been postponed after Gordon Brown came under more pressure this week over the rising cost of fuel.

  • Farmers urged not to lose focus on bluetongue battle

    July 18th 2008

    WHILE bluetongue disease has yet to re-emerge in the UK this year, both Defra and the farming industry are urging farmers not to become complacent, but to ensure they vaccinate as soon as possible.

  • Farmers wanted for cattle wormer resistance survey

    July 18th 2008

    BEEF farmers are being urged participate in a project investigating how widespread resistance to wormers is in UK cattle.

  • Farmers’ role in dairy forums

    18 July 2008

    DAIRY farmers are being invited to join DairyCo’s regional forums, to put them at the heart of the industry’s latest developments.

  • Farming Connect revamped to boost Welsh businesses

    17 July 2008

    THE Welsh Assembly this week launched its new-look funding package to help boost agricultural businesses in Wales. Barry Alston reports.

  • Forgotten art? Scything for beginners

    July 18th 2008

    SCYTHING workshops for beginners will be a feature on the first day of the Rossendale Rural Crafts and Scything Festival on July 26 and 27 at Turn Village, near Edenfield, Lancashire.

  • Free milk, fruit and vegetables for school children

    17 July 2008

    THE European Commission has announced plans to provide school children with free fruit, vegetables and dairy products.

  • French President backs farm support

    17 July 2008

    FRENCH President, Nicolas Sarkozy, has again spoken of his desire to retain financial support for European agricultural production.

  • FSA agrees Meat Hygiene proposals

    17 July 2008

    The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today (Thursday, July 17), agreed on a raft of proposals to reform the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS), including introducing a controversial new charging regime.

  • Further windfall for Cornish scheme Dairy Collect

    July 18th 2008

    CORNISH dairy farmers have benefited from a windfall from the Government’s Objective One grant scheme

  • Glenside Group products suitable for grazers

    July 18th 2008

    TWO new products have been launched by the Glenside Group – a slurry inoculant and a seaweed meal bucket flavoured with garlic.

  • Good technique takes the junior pig top spot

    July 18th 2008

    THE correct use of his board earned seven-year-old William Hicks first place in the junior pig young handlers section, for the second year running.

  • Government slaps £600m nitrates bill onto dairy industry

    23 July 2008

    NEW government rules on slurry storage and closed periods for muck spreading will cost the dairy industry £600 million over the next ten years, according to research carried out by Dairy UK.

  • Government slaps £600m nitrates bill onto dairy industry

    23 July 2008

    NEW government rules on slurry storage and closed periods for muck spreading will cost the dairy industry £600 million over the next ten years, according to research carried out by Dairy UK.

  • Great Yorkshire Show young handlers gallery

    July 18th 2008

    FG has a round-up of young handler pictures from the Great Yorkshie Show.

  • Great Yorkshire Show young handlers results

    July 18th 2008

    DAIRY

  • Growers considering early drilling of wheat

    July 18th 2008

    THE majority of UK wheat growers are considering an early September start to drilling this autumn to ease their workload and reduce weather risk, according to the latest management study conducted by wheat breeder, RAGT Seeds.

  • Growing confidence secures success in sheep handling classes

    July 18th 2008

    BROTHER and sister George and Maisie Bulmer competed against other in the senior accredited sheep class and both finished in the top three with their own Suffolk lambs.

  • Hampshire Down wins again in Kent sheep inter-breed

    July 18th 2008

    A VICTORY in the inter-breed sheep competition topped off a successful summer for S. and J. Masters as their Hampshire Down shearling ram continued its winning streak.

  • Holstein bull calves information website

    July 18th 2008

    AMONG increasing pressures to finish Holstein bulls, DairyCo and Eblex have launched a website so that farmers can access the latest information on current practice, market potential and the economics of different finishing systems.

  • Holsteins to 2,100gns at Dorset farm

    July 18th 2008

    A TOP of 2,100gns was realised when the milking and in-calf heifer portions of Rick Amor’s Holstein herd sold on-farm at Sherborne, Dorset.

  • Horse logging has considerable benefits

    18 July 2008

    “Horse logging has particular relevance in specific woodland sites, especially in terms of conservation and effective woodland management,” said Prince Charles, at a recent horse logging demonstration hosted on the The Duchy of Cornwall’s Arrallas Estate in Ladock Wood.

  • Improved clearance and ride for Gator XUV

    July 18th 2008

    John Deere has offered farmers a Gator utility vehicle for years. The range originally suited those who needed a light footprint vehicle, but it was restricted in application due a distinct lack of ground clearance.

  • Industry questions hang over Dutch TB case

    17 July 2008

    QUESTIONS have been raised over Dutch motives behind the decision to ban British calf imports.

  • Interest bonus for First Milk members

    17 July 2008

    FIRST MILK is to pay its members a huge interest payment totalling £1.85 million after the business’ strong performance in 2007/08.

  • Jersey cow pips Holstein to Kent dairy inter-breed title

    July 18th 2008

    A Jersey cow picked up the dairy inter-breed award beating off stiff competition in a strong line-up.

  • Judge rules against tabular valuation system

    14 July 2008

    JUDGE Lord Justice Stanley has found in favour of the Devon farmer who argued that Defra’s tabular valuation system was unlawful.

  • Kelso ram sales' allocation of rings

    July 18th 2008

    THE allocation of rings for Kelso ram sales is on August 21 and the ballot on August 28 at 9am at the showground.It has already been agreed that if bluetongue zone restrictions prevent some or all consignors from south of the border selling in Kelso on September 12 a sale will be held at Hexham the following day.

  • Kendall to meet with EU Commissioner

    16 July 2008

    NFU president Peter Kendall will meet today (Wednesday, July 16) with the EU Commissioner for public health to talk about TB, pesticides, EID and GMOs.

  • Kent County Show

    July 18th 2008

    THE impressive two-year-old Limousin heifer, Sundale Bonbon, clinched a double in front of a packed crowd at the Kent County Show. Detling, taking the beef inter-breed championship and supreme cattle championship. Pictures by John Eveson.

  • Kent County Show results

    July 18th 2008

    BEEF CATTLE

  • Laboratory results under the field trial microscope

    July 18th 2008

    A MAJOR field trial initiated by Sygenta is testing European experience and laboratory results that show that fludioxonil-based cereal seed treatments can help reduce grain mycotoxin contamination.

  • Lamb market outlook positive, says Eblex

    18 July 2008

    PROSPECTS for the UK sheep market remain positive as prices look set to stay above the long-term average, says the latest outlook from Eblex.

  • Lamb market outlook positive, says Eblex

    18 July 2008

    PROSPECTS for the UK sheep market remain positive as prices look set to stay above the long-term average, says the latest outlook from Eblex.

  • Lamb market outlook positive, says Eblex

    18 July 2008

    PROSPECTS for the UK sheep market remain positive as prices look set to stay above the long-term average, says the latest outlook from Eblex.

  • Last chance to qualify for Burghley Young Event Pony Final

    15 July 2008

    THE last qualifier for the Burghley Young Event Pony Final is to be held at Greenlands Equestrian Centre, Carlisle on August 7, 2008.

  • Launch of livery yard survey

    18 July 2008

    BRITAIN'S leading equestrian organisations have launched a survey to find out more about the welfare standards in livery yards.

  • Learning how to grow OSR again

    July 18th 2008

    WHEN the Arable Stewardship pilot scheme came to a close for Robert Deeks, he looked at growing oilseed rape on his 500-acre Suffolk farm at Cowlinge, near Newmarket, for the first time in 25 years.

  • Mandleson accused of working against farmers' interests

    16 July 2008

    EUROPEAN farmers have slammed Peter Mandleson’s approach to the WTO talks, warning the best possible outcome could still mean a €30 billion loss for the farming industry.

  • Matching breeds for an all-year income

    July 18th 2008

    Barry Alston visits a smallholding where a young couple is matching the merits of several breeds to provide an all-year-round income from sheep. Pictures by Arvid Parry Jones.

  • Michael Longton takes first at Ryedale trial

    July 18th 2008

    Ryedale: Michael Longton won his first championship at the weekend, with Don. It was Don’s second open win and almost his third as they took second place on the first day’s trialling at Fridlington Farms, York.

  • More are going organic in Wales

    18 July 2008

    ORGANIC production in Wales continues to increase, with the area of organic certified land increasing 22 per cent in 2007 – reaching a record 6.4 per cent of the total agricultural land.

  • More power – less fuel – from new Massey flagship

    15 July 2008

    MASSEY Ferguson’s new tractor flagship features exhaust gas after-treatment technology that relies on a urea fertiliser to reduce harmless gas emissions. Steven Vale discovers that the technique helps cut fuel consumption levels by 5 per cent.

  • MyoMAX carriers have better conformation

    July 18th 2008

    A TRIAL looking at the use of DNA markers has found that Charollais cross lambs identified as carrying the MyoMAX high conversion gene are better conformed, leaner and heavier and have carcases worth between £1 and £3 more than lambs not carrying the gene.

  • NBA to move quickly to appoint new chairman

    14 July 2008

    THE process of appointing a new permanent chairman of the National Beef Association is to begin almost immediately.

  • NBA to move quickly to appoint new chairman

    14 July 2008

    THE process of appointing a new permanent chairman of the National Beef Association is to begin almost immediately.

  • Netherlands ban on British beef exports will devastate industry

    16 July 2008

    DUTCH cattle importers will ban the live export of cattle from the UK.

  • Netherlands consider ban on British beef exports

    15 July 2008

    THE UK has exported calves infected with TB to the Netherlands.

  • New contract offers finishers safety net

    18 July 2008

    BLADE Farming has announced its new contracts for beef finishers, promising a minimum price as well as offering a new safety net for farmers if beef prices drop.

  • New 'preminum' seed treatment

    15 July 2008

    A NEW co-formulated cereal seed treatment from Syngenta brings together the triazole fungicide difenoconazole (available as a foliar fungicide in Plover) with fludioxinil for contol of fusarium, micodochium nivale, soil and seed borne bunt as well as septoria nodorum in winter wheat, rye and oats.

  • NK Seeds' Performance Evaluation Network (PEN) oilseed rape trials

    July 18th 2008

    Nitrogen use with hybrid varieties was at the forefront of discussions at NK Seeds’ Performance Evaluation Network (PEN) oilseed rape trials site, near Cambridge, from where Dominic Kilburn reports.

  • No change likely to Protection Zone in Wales before next month

    18 July 2008

    THE Bluetongue Protection Zone in Wales is not expected to be rolled-out further before August 17 at the earliest, according to the latest indications on vaccine availability and expert advice, the Welsh Assembly Government said today (Friday, July 18).

  • NSAID effects last for up to 48 hours

    July 18th 2008

    ACCORDING to a recent trial, Finadyne, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), continues to act in animals for up to two days after treatment.

  • NW livestock farmers to get funding boost

    17 July 2008

    A FUNDING package of more than £6million has been announced to boost livestock businesses in North West England.

  • NW livestock farmers to get funding boost

    17 July 2008

    A FUNDING package of more than £6million has been announced to boost livestock businesses in North West England.

  • NW livestock farmers to get funding boost

    17 July 2008

    A FUNDING package of more than £6million has been announced to boost livestock businesses in North West England.

  • Other diesel UTVs to consider

    July 18th 2008

    There is a growing list of diesel UTV to choose from, but here is a potted list of good alternatives to the AUSA Task M50D and John Deere Gator XUV.

  • Petrol or diesel conundrum

    July 18th 2008

    Not so long ago, the range of light utility vehicles was limited. Now there is more choice, diesel power, and models that can tackle easy-going to really tough terrain. Here, Farmers Guardian looks at the AUSA Task M50D and the John Deere Gator XUV 850D.

  • Poultry genetics research and development alliance

    July 18th 2008

    TWO companies involved in poultry genetics have formed an alliance in order to ‘explore further joint venture opportunities’.Cobb-Vantress (a broiler breeder) and Hendrix Genetics (an egglayer, turkey and swine genetics company) will work together on research and development, while talks are ongoing over combining activities further.In the deal, Cobb also acquired the Hybro organisation, genetic lines and facilities.

  • Processors accused of fixing cattle prices

    15 July 2008

    BEEF processors have been accused of trying to ‘trick’ finishers into accepting lower values for their cattle by deliberately pulling down prices.

  • Processors accused of fixing cattle prices

    15 July 2008

    BEEF processors have been accused of trying to ‘trick’ finishers into accepting lower values for their cattle by deliberately pulling down prices.

  • Processors accused of fixing cattle prices

    15 July 2008

    BEEF processors have been accused of trying to ‘trick’ finishers into accepting lower values for their cattle by deliberately pulling down prices.

  • Product news in brief

    July 18th 2008

    Organic approval. The footbath liquid Kling-on-Blue has been given full EU approval for used on organic farms. This follows approval by Organic Farmers and Growers in April 2006.

  • Rain forces Royal Lancs cancellation

    18 July 2008

    WATERLOGGED ground has forced the organisers of the Royal Lancashire Show to cancel the event for the second year in succession.

  • Rain forces Royal Lancs cancellation

    18 July 2008

    WATERLOGGED ground has forced the organisers of the Royal Lancashire Show to cancel the event for the second year in succession.

  • Register livestock births and movements by mobile

    July 18th 2008

    IT is now possible for cattle farmers to input data into the Government’s Cattle Tracing System using a mobile phone.

  • Report paints polarised picture of rural England

    16 July 2008

    ONE in five rural households live below the poverty line, according to a new report published by the Commission for Rural Communities today (Wednesday, July 16).

  • RPA under fire from MPs

    15 July 2008

    THE Public Accounts Committee has opened 'another damning chapter' into the Government’s handling of the Single Payment Scheme, Shadow Agriculture Minister Jim Paice has said.

  • Sclerotinia remains active

    16 July 2008

    IT has been another bad sclerotinia year. Further severe attacks have been reported, and the disease remains active.

  • Scottish Sheepdog Trial results

    July 18th 2008

    ABERFELDY : (Judge: I. Brownlie, Forestmill) Open, 54 ran: 1, S.L. Davidson, Jim, Sandbank, 92 run-off; 2, C. Davidson, Tweed, Sandbank, 92; 3, A. MacCuish, Moss, Skipness, 89; 4, K. Freeman, Nell, Killin, 88; 5, C. Dickson, Don, Girvan, 83 outbye; 6, D. Robertson, Bill, Luss, 83. Local: 1, J. Menzies, Tulliemet ; 2, R. Campbell, Urlar; 3, S. Martin, Cashlie.

  • Seed treatment and protection correction

    July 18th 2008

    IN our report from the Broom’s Barn Research Centre Open Day (FG July 4), we stated that, potentially, an application of Biscaya (thiacloprid) to oilseed rape in the autumn will help protect the crop against turnip yellows virus. Dr Mark Stevens of Broom’s Barn points out that it is, in fact, neonicotinoid seed treatments that potentially could protect the crop from the virus.We apologise for any confusion caused.

  • Sheepdog Trials diary

    July 18th 2008

    ENGLAND: 18 July. CORNWALL, Blisland, Hamatethy, St. Breward, Bodmin (off B3266 near St. Breward), start 9.30am, enter on field.

  • Show jumping comes to Chester Racecourse

    18 July 2008

    CHESTER’S historic racecourse is to be transformed into a show jumping arena.

  • Shropshire Sheep Breeders' Association grazing guide

    July 18th 2008

    THE Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association will be launching a new guide at the event with advice on grazing Shropshires in tree plantations, orchards and vineyards.It is the second edition of the guide to be published and the updated version, priced £5,will be available at the SSBA’s stand at the Sheep Event, Those not attending the show can call Jane Wilson on 01434 240435.

  • Shropshire wool fits the bill as a Japanese futon mattress filling

    July 18th 2008

    THE Japanese are such big fans of wool from Shropshire sheep that a film crew has travelled from Japan to Derbyshire to film the largest Shropshire flock in the UK.

  • Soaring bills are changing shopping habits

    July 18th 2008

    BRITISH consumers are turning away from more expensive cuts of chicken meat and buying cheaper products, says a new report.

  • South West Limousins to 3,000gns

    16 July 2008

    A CONSIGNMENT from M.M Gollop and Sons’ Sloughpool herd produced the top bid of 3,000gns at the South Western Limousin cattle breeders’ club show and sale at Bristol sales centre.

  • Sugar growers show solidarity

    18 July 2008

    SUGAR growers have sent the NFU back to the negotiating table with British Sugar with renewed optimism to get a better price deal after a dramatic show of solidarity today (Friday, July 18).

  • Sugar growers show solidarity

    18 July 2008

    SUGAR growers have sent the NFU back to the negotiating table with British Sugar with renewed optimism to get a better price deal after a dramatic show of solidarity today (Friday, July 18).

  • Technical advice and competitions

    July 18th 2008

    he NSA Sheep Event, staged every other year, is designed to provide technical advice and information to sheep farmers serious about driving their businesses forward.

  • Tentative start to year's harvest

    16 July 2008

    A TENTATIVE start to this year’s harvest has been made in some regions this week. With crops ready in many areas, it’s just a matter of getting the weather to get on with it.

  • Tentative start to year's harvest

    16 July 2008

    A TENTATIVE start to this year’s harvest has been made in some regions this week. With crops ready in many areas, it’s just a matter of getting the weather to get on with it.

  • The latest information on new products, research and developments

    18 July 2008

    A SUMMARY of the newest products to come to the livestock market, including how to register livestock births and movements by mobile phone. Also, an update on research and development work being untaken by livestock and animal health companies.

  • Time and energy saved has improved margins

    July 18th 2008

    The rocketing cost of red diesel is impacting on farm margins, but changes to machinery for one Clwyd-based dairy business has helped save £21/day in fuel while still helping maximise milk from grass.

  • True extent of sclerotinia in OSR highlights spray timing importance

    July 18th 2008

    OILSEED rape crops are now showing the true extent of sclerotinia disease pressure this year and the importance of spray application timing has been highlighted.

  • Turkey producers urged to protect against bird flu threat

    July 18th 2008

    PRODUCERS of free-range turkeys have been urged to maintain the highest standards of biosecurity in the face of the threat of avian influenza.

  • Turning an organic gardening hobby into a business

    July 18th 2008

    A KEEN gardener from Rossendale, Lancashire, who has grown her own fruit and vegetables all her life, has turned her hobby into a business.

  • Utilising nitrogen in grass with Amino ProTek Nature

    July 18th 2008

    TRIALS have shown that Amino ProTek Nature – recently approved by Organic Farmers and Growers – can increase milk yields by 1.4 litres per cow per day by making better use of nitrogen in grazed grass.

  • Vicon's new wrappers and balers for the square bale market

    July 18th 2008

    Vicon is looking to strengthen its position in the square bale market with new wrappers and balers. The firm has introduced new technology that could help farmers save on bale wrap by applying an uneven number of layers.

  • Welsh Sheepdog Trial results

    July 18th 2008

    LLANDEFALLE : Open National, session 1: D. Meek (Maesteg) Shona, 7 points; 2, V. Davies (Garth) Moss, 111/2: 3, S. Harden (Pembroke) Juno , 151/2 o : 4, P. Best (Nantyglo) Taff, 1 : 5, G. Owen (Penybont) Taff, 18 olf: 6, W. Jones (Newbridge-on-Wye), Ben, 18. Novice National; 1, V. Davies, Moss, 111/2: 2, L. Jones (Minsterley) Thomas, 23; 3, G. Lewis (Gwynfe) Pip, 28. Open National, session 2: 1, G. Powell (Gladestry) Gwen, 14; 2, A. Griffiths (Bream) Kerry, 15; 3, K. ...

  • Working in partnership with bees

    July 18th 2008

    I AM a born-again beekeeper. My first foray into the craft was years ago when I went on a course at the local agricultural college, picked up a swarm and started. To be honest, I was rubbish.

  • Young handlers at the Great Yorkshire Show

    July 18th 2008

    WATCH video footage, see our picture gallery and read reports from the young handler classes at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.

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