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
June 10th 2005
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A celebration of rural business achievements
June 10th 2005
“The industry always seems to be talking itself down. Entering competitions like this keeps us focused on what we want to be delivering. We may have been judged, but our clients are judging us every day. The publicity is important to us as it raises awareness of what we are doing here...Diversification is not just about converting a building, farmers need to understand the practical elements to it too.” - Andrew Dyke, managing director, Pineapple Developments
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Another GM crop denied
June 10th 2005
Member states’ scientists have rejected another GM crop application. This is the third such decision in recent weeks, with the applicant this time Pioneer for a GM maize to be used in food in Europe. This will again force the Commission to seek approval through the farm council. The decision is likely to be blocked there too.
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BRC hits out at calls for supermarket probe
June 10th 2005
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has criticised a call from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) for a Competition Commission investigation into supermarket practices.
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Chilled lamb imports may pose a threat
June 10th 2005
Before British lamb producers take too much comfort in a reduced level of early season imports, they should look into the figures more closely.
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Claas takes six steps
June 10th 2005
Claas has stamped its mark on the Renault Agriculture business with the introduction of the new four-cylinder and smaller six-pot Ares tractors.
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Cold Comfort Farm
June 10th 2005
By extracting and selling drinking water and making ‘gourmet’ ice cubes, chicken farmer Phil Mann is taking full advantage of a natural spring on his land.
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Continue working together to tackle pesticides pollution
June 10th 2005
The challenge of reducing the levels of pesticides in watercourses is best met by partnerships between farmers, advisers, water companies and regulators on a catchment-by-catchment basis, but further work is needed to consistently hit targets, according to a new report.
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Derry Empress in tremendous display
June 10th 2005
It was difficult to get away from the adjective ‘tremendous' when Tom and Andy Cope's Holstein cow Ensdon Derry Empress went through Staffordshire Show's judging rings, collecting breed and overall dairy championships.
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Dissident member labels process a sham
June 10th 2005
DEFRA’S plans to introduce compulsory pre-movement TB testing are already mired in controversy.
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EU budget poses threat to farmers
June 10th 2005
UK farming is being sacrificed on the back of the Government’s determination to rein in EU spending, Sir Don Curry has warned.
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Farmers face consequences
June 10th 2005
Plans for TB pre-movement testing outlined by the stakeholder group may have serious economic consequences for farmers without combating the disease, according to the NFU.
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Kenilworth Show
June 10th 2005
Kenilworth Show reveals best breeders
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Long-awaited win for Toby
June 10th 2005
After 22 years of showing pigs at the Royal Bath and West Alan Rose claimed his first-ever inter-breed title with his 11-month-old Duroc boar, Maddaford Rossi 4.
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Milk Link adjustment
June 10th 2005
A downward price adjustment announced by Milk Link on Wednesday has reinforced fears of further milk price cuts in the dairy industry.
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NBA rift rumbles on as Scots talk of split
June 10th 2005
The ongoing rift between the National Beef Association and leading UK beef breed societies was played down by NBA officials at Beef Expo 2005, this week.
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Pre-movement testing only part of the solution to curb TB
June 10th 2005
Pre-movement testing of cattle must be accompanied by a parallel policy to control TB in wildlife, the chairman of the stakeholder group has insisted.
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Regulatory Impact Assessment
June 10th 2005
Factfile
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Royal Bath and West Show
June 10th 2005
Zicostar Effie in ‘last minute’ win
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Rutland County Show
June 10th 2005
Top Notch takes the inter-breed top spot
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Scottish Native triumphs
June 10th 2005
A native of Scotland was triumphant in the heart of England as the Scotch Blackface ram of Stuart Cornelius claimed the sheep inter-breed title.
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Staffordshire Show
June 10th 2005
Rhona is ‘the ideal type’ for beef industry
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Staffordshire Show Pig Results
June 10th 2005
Pig Results:Inter-breed (S.J. Hull, Alconbury Weston, Cambs) Sup., Mrs C.D. Vaughan, Vinery Empress 4164 (Welsh); res., J.R. and M.L. Wreakes, Victoria 127 (British Saddleback).
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Still necessary to take steps to counter threat from Ergot
June 10th 2005
Incidence of ergot in certified wheat seed samples was just 1 per cent last year, down from 5 per cent of the previous year, but it could rise again if conditions favour the fungus, according to NIAB pathologist Bruce Napier.
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Suffolk County Show
June 10th 2005
‘Home team’ takes the honours in closely fought competition
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Texel takes red ticket
June 10th 2005
Young people figured in the final judging in Staffordshire Show's sheep section.
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What the Pre-movement Testing Group has proposed
June 10th 2005
Factfile