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
July 29th 2005
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Beryl beats off challenge in tough competition
July 29th 2005
Mid Devon Show
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Bristol sales Centre blow for South West
July 29th 2005
Hopes of continuing the development of a thriving livestock auction centre in the Bristol area have taken a knock.
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BSE controls to be eased
July 29th 2005
The European Commission has agreed to relax some BSE controls. These relate to the age limit at which some specified risk materials (SRMs) have to be removed.
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Compulsory bovine TB tests in Scotland
July 29th 2005
Checks on cattle from TB hotspots welcomed
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Decision due in autumn
July 29th 2005
A decision on the RTFO will be made in the autumn said minister of state for the Department of Transport Dr Stephen Ladyman.
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Driffield Show
July 29th 2005
Beef inter-breed hat-trick
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GMO superweed dangers dismissed as minimal risk
July 29th 2005
Herbicide tolerant weeds have been discovered on land used in field-scale evaluations (FSE) of genetically modified oilseed rape.
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Government dragging its feet over biofuels, says former Minister
July 29th 2005
Former Minister Lord Whitty has accused the Government of dragging its feet over the introduction of measures to promote green fuels.
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Government reject EFRA suggestions
July 29th 2005
The Government has responded to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) report on food information and denied claims that food assurance schemes need to be improved.
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Greater awareness and kind weather minimises outbreak
July 29th 2005
Orange wheat blossom midge activity was lower this summer than in 2004 as a result of the dry and cool conditions in mid-May. When more generalised rainfall arrived in late may followed by higher temperatures in June the majority of winter wheat crops were already passed the critical growth stage, according to Elsoms Seeds.
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Hampshire Down hits heights again
July 29th 2005
Mid Devon Show
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Key to arable success
July 29th 2005
Biofuels offer arable farming the chance to go back to where it belongs as the protector as the environment, said HGCA director of crop marketing Alastair Dickie.
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Large carbon reduction
July 29th 2005
A road Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) which made it compulsory for fuel manufacturers to include five per cent biofuel in their petrol or diesel would deliver carbon savings equivalent to taking one million cars off the road.
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Le Mans proves efficiency
July 29th 2005
Combined cross-industry promotional efforts of biofuels could offer real benefits.
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Limousin Pinup takes beef title
July 29th 2005
Penrith Show
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Lord Renton of Mount Harry
July 29th 2005
Chairman of the House of Lords EU Environment and Agriculture Committee
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Lucy is creme de la creme
July 29th 2005
Penrith Show
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Market should cope with extra lambs
July 29th 2005
Despite there being an estimated 600,000 extra lambs on the ground this year, the market is not expected to buckle under the pressure – provided those lambs come through in an even flow.
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McConnel trimmer for do-it-yourself hedging
July 29th 2005
With a reach of 5.2m, McConnel says the PA52 has been developed for farmers wanting to do their own hedges as well as some contract work. It can be mounted on the three-point linkage, which is now closer coupled, or on axle brackets even on tractors as small as 60hp according to Christian Davies, of McConnel.
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Mid Devon Show
July 29th 2005
Miss Ethel has native class...Hampshire Down hits heights again...Beryl beats off challenge in tough competition...• Please see this week's Farmers Guardian for the full story, online Thursday 4th August
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Miss Ethel has native class
July 29th 2005
Mid Devon Show
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New SPS delays feared as agency admits problems
July 29th 2005
Farmers could face further delays in receiving their Single Farm Payments after the Rural Payment Agency admitted it is struggling to meet February payment target
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Penrith Show
July 29th 2005
Lucy is creme de la creme...Limousin ‘Pinup’ takes beef title...Sheep inter-breed is ‘Sparky’ contest...• Please see thsi week's farmers Guardian for the full story, online Thursday 4th August
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Penrith Show Results
July 29th 2005
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Range has reach to cope
July 29th 2005
Construction Agriculture, of Cinderford, Glou-cestershire, is the sole UK dealer for the Faresin Haulotte range of telescopic handlers. The joint French/Italian manufacturer produces 10 models with lift heights from 6m to 17m and lift capacities from 2,800kg to 4,000kg.
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Relishing fine regional foods
July 29th 2005
Following the launch of regional food group, Heart of England Fine Foods’ new consumer food club Relish at this year’s Staffordshire County Show, three Shropshire farmers are looking to take advantage of this new opportunity
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Roast rose veal with fondant sweet potato, pancetta and sage jus
July 29th 2005
INGREDIENTS: serves 4
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Robust verdict to bring old cattle back into food chain?
July 29th 2005
The return of older cattle into the food chain has moved a big step closer after the BSE testing regime that would replace the Over-Thirty Months (OTM) rule was judged to be ‘robust’.
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Ryedale Show
July 29th 2005
Newstart Tansy takes the supreme beef title at ever-popular show
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San Rickard
July 29th 2005
Cranfield School of Management
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Sheep inter-breed is Sparky contest
July 29th 2005
Penrith Show
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Sir Don Curry
July 29th 2005
Chairman of the sustainable food and farming implementation group
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Slaughter viability warning
July 29th 2005
Sending Over-Thirty-Months cattle for slaughter might not be economically viable for many farmers, the Country Land and Business Association has warned.
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Success of biofuels relying on marketing and demand
July 29th 2005
Marketing the personal benefits of using biofuels is the only way to encourage the public to buy them, said Andrew Owen, founder and chief executive of biofuel manufacturer Greenergy.
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Sue Armstrong-Brown
July 29th 2005
RSPB head of agriculture policy
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Tim Bennett
July 29th 2005
NFU president
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Utility vehicle set to shoot Kubota up rural ladder
July 29th 2005
Japanese manufacturer Kubota, well known in construction, amenity, grounds-care and horticulture is set to make bigger inroads into agriculture.
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Welsh farmers request urgent reduction in fuel duties as prices continue to rise
July 29th 2005
As the average price of petrol moved close to breaking through the £1 per litre barrier, Welsh farmers have urged the Government to step in and reduce fuel duties.