Farmers Guardian
March 26, 2010

  • Big Bucks wins World Hurdle at Cheltenham

    22 March 2010

    Following the defeat of Master Minded Paul Nicholls had something to celebrate on Cheltenham’s third day when Big Buck’s was a short priced winner of the Ladbroke World Hurdle under Ruby Walsh. It was his second win in the race and he made it look easy.

  • Largest export grain ship sets sail from the Humber

    March 26, 2010

    The largest grain ship ever loaded on the Humber, the MV Komatsushima Star, has taken on 50,000 tonnes of UK feed wheat bound for the Far East.

  • ‘Everyone’s a winner’ with CFE campaign

    March 26, 2010

    In his role as North Yorkshire’s farmer-chairman for the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE) Robert Campbell hopes to convince farmers in his region that becoming involved with the campaign will not only benefit the environment, but their own business as well.

  • ‘Inadequacies’ of management led to DFB collapse

    23 March 2010

    INADEQUATE management, bad business decisions and a severe lack of confidence among farmers and suppliers all conspired to bring down Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB), claims a new report published today (Tuesday, March 22).

  • Agriculture in the national news - March 22

    22 March 2010

    A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Monday, March 22).

  • Agriculture in the national news - March 23

    23 March 2010

    A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the nation (Tuesday, March 23).

  • Agriculture in the national news - March 24

    24 March 2010

    A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Wednesday, March 24).

  • Agriculture in the national news - March 25

    25 March 2010

    A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Thursday, March 25).

  • Agriculture in the national news - March 26

    26 March 2010

    A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Friday, March 26).

  • Agromek now every two years

    March 26, 2010

    The Danish Agromek event will be held every other year, it has been announced.

  • Amazone launches new Catros + disc harrow

    23 March 2010

    DISC harrows are still seen as a quick and simple way of mixing and inverting soils, and mounted versions are a cheaper option than trailed units. Amazone has announced that its new Catros + mounted disc harrow has 510mm-diameter serrated discs, and working widths of three or 3.5 metres.

  • Arla to cut milk price

    24 March 2010

    ARLA’S non-aligned milk producers will see their milk prices cut by 0.05ppl  - effectively the ‘fallout’ from Asda’s need to reduce the size of its dedicated supply pool from within the Arla Foods Milk Partnership.

  • Askham Bryan College to host horse trials

    26 March 2010

    A new equestrian event aimed at attracting competitors from across the UK has been announced by Askham Bryan College near York.

  • Avoiding mistakes on your SPS form

    March 26, 2010

    Farmers Guardian has teamed up with the Rural Payments Agency to give some essential form filling advice.

  • Badger cull appeal gets underway

    22 March 2010

    ANTI cull supporters will be out in force for today’s Badger Trust’s judicial review of the Welsh Assembly Government’s decision to kill badgers as part of its bovine TB eradication programme.

  • Beet transport scheme launched to improve efficiency

    24 March 2010

    SUGAR BEET growers who supply either the Wissington factory in west Norfolk or the Newark factory in Nottinghamshire are being invited to join in a pilot scheme to assess whether efficiencies in beet transport can be made during the 2010/2011 harvesting campaign.

  • Better management of your Nitrogen

    March 26, 2010

    Since it’s introduction in 2001, Yara’s N-Sensor abilitiies have been steadlily improved.

  • Big cost cutting debate as ROI farm incomes plummet

    March 26, 2010

    IRISH farmers are looking to reduce costs, with spray programmes an area where some savings can be made. Teresa Rush looks at the issue.

  • Big turnout for Norfolk machinery sale

    23 March 2010

    OVER 600 buyers made it to Brown and Co’s machinery auction last week (March 18) at Park Farm, Kimberley near Wymondham.

  • Breeding bulls to £2,150 at Chelford

    March 26, 2010

    THERE was keen interest from beef suckler breeders and dairy producers at Chelford mart’s spring sale of breeding bulls.

  • Breeding bulls to £2,150 at Chelford

    March 26, 2010

    THERE was keen interest from beef suckler breeders and dairy producers at Chelford mart’s spring sale of breeding bulls.

  • Brian May slammed for 'cynical publicity stunt'

    22 March 2010

    THE Farmers Union of Wales has slammed legendry Queen rock guitarist, Brian May, after he appeared at a protest on the opening day of the judicial review into the Welsh Assembly’s proposed badger cull in north Pembrokeshire.

  • BSPS hosts audience with judges and trainers

    26 March 2010

    The British Show Pony Society (BSPS) is to host an ‘Audience with Judges and Trainers’ on Thursday, 1st April at 7pm, at Arena UK, Grantham, on the eve of the BSPS Winter Championships.

  • Budget to reveal Defra spending cuts

    23 March 2010

    DEFRA Ministers and officials will find out tomorrow (Wednesday, March 23) how hard they are going to be hit by the Government’s efficiency drive aimed at reducing the current record levels of borrowing.

  • Carlisle sale topped by Igniter heifer

    March 26, 2010

    THE latest Border and Lakeland club sale at Carlisle saw a top price of 2,020gns for a heifer from Skirwith Hall Farms, Penrith, Cumbria.

  • Cattle champion leads Easter primestock sale at 232p/kg

    March 26, 2010

    THE Easter primestock sales have now started and Bridgnorth market, Shropshire, held its show and sale earlier this week.

  • CFE boosted by ELS renewals 

    23 March 2010

    NINE out of ten farmers whose Entry Level Stewardship agreement is due to expire in July have indicated their desire to continue, according to Natural England. 

  • Chilean earthquake affects John Deere's StarFire

    29 March 2010

    The recent earthquake off the Chilean coast, which read 8.8 on the Richter scale, not only caused massive damage and destruction to property and people’s lives, but it also affected John Deere’s StarFire network.

  • Cider tax provokes anger from producers and drinkers

    24 March 2010

    ALISTAIR Darling’s decision to raise cider duty by 10 per cent above inflation has sparked anger among apple growers, cider producers and drinkers.

  • CLA’s three-point plan on fly-tipping

    22 March 2010

    THE CLA has launched a three-point plan to combat fly-tipping.

  • 'Clean' grass could prove crucial to sustaining production levels

    March 26, 2010

    Using a splash plate to spread slurry just before grazing was unwise, said DairyCo extension officer Chris Duller at Muck North West, held at Reaseheath College, Cheshire, last week.

  • Controversial Bill takes on ‘factory-farmed' meat

    26 March 2010

    A CONSERVATIVE MP has launched a controversial Parliamentary Bill demanding an ambitious strategy to tackle ‘factory-farmed’ meat.

  • Deer Commission to merge with SNH

    26 March 2010

    THE Deer Commission for Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage are to merge from July 1.

  • Defra launches plan to increase AD uptake

    26 March 2010

    DEFRA has launched an ambitious plan to increase on-farm uptake of Anaerobic Digestion plants in England.

  • Defra to cut costs as Darling slashes budget

    24 March 2010

    DEFRA has announced plans to cut back on its use of consultants and make major cutbacks across its agencies as it seeks to reduce its spending by nearly £200 million by 2012/13.

  • Don’t forget your Crop Protection Management Plan

    24 March 2010

    THE NFU is reminding farmers and growers that they have until the end of March to complete their Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP) – one of the key elements of The Voluntary Initiative.

  • EFRA backs National Forest

    23 March 2010

    THE National Forest deserved strong commitment from the Government for many years to come in view of its success so far, said Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chairman Michael Jack.

  • Facing the reality of wheat production

    March 26, 2010

    Reality needs to become a far more important component of wheat variety planning than it has been in recent years.

  • Farmers need EU cash to face ‘mind-boggling demands’

    25 March 2010

    THE former head of European agriculture, Franz Fischler, has urged EU member states to resist agricultural budget cuts against the ‘mind-boggling demands’ faced by farmers.

  • Farmers slam online VAT plan

    26 March 2010

    THE Farmers Union of Wales has accused the UK Government’s Revenue and Customs department of adopting a ‘heavy-handed’ attitude by forcing farmers in areas with no or poor broadband provision to fill in VAT returns on-line.

  • Farming Minister backs 'cider tax'

    26 March 2010

    THE cider industry is still benefiting from significantly lower rates of duty than its main competitor, Farming Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has said in response criticism of the new ‘cider tax’.

  • Find and buy unwanted parts online

    26 March 2010

    TRYING to find an elusive part for the tractor could be a thing of the past if the founder of Agribits.com gets his way.

  • First Milk announces new pricing structure

    24 March 2010

    A milk price increase of up to 0.8ppl for some First Milk producers from April will be the result of the co-operative’s decision to shift to market-related pricing.

  • Former Dairy UK chair breached Parliamentary rules

    26 March 2010

    DAVID Curry MP has been found in ‘serious breach’ of Parliament rules for failing to agree to ‘non-advocacy’ terms during his time as chairman of Dairy UK.

  • Former WWF man to take helm at new research institute

    23 March 2010

    THE first chairman of the new scientific research institute, which will be created by bringing together the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, and the Invergowrie-based Scottish Crop Research Institute in April 2011, will be former chairman of WWF Scotland, Ray Perman.

  • Formula to beat uphill odds also has sting of optimism in tail-end

    23 March 2010

    Upland hill farmer Richard Finlay has a reason to be optimistic thanks to a new partnership which sparked a shift in livestock management, an increase in herd size and a reduction in site costs. Angela Calvert visits North Yorkshire.

  • Foundation stone laid at new BHS Headquarters

    22 March 2010

    The foundation stone for the new British Horse Society Headquarters at Stoneleigh was laid on 22 March by BHS chairman Patrick Print FBHS.

  • Get herbicide options for pulses right this spring

    March 26, 2010

    PULSE growers are being urged to make every effort to get the best out of pre-emergence pea and bean herbicides this spring.

  • Get on top of grass weeds early

    March 26, 2010

    The late start to spraying has some benefits from an agronomic point of view.

  • Getting good advice on agricultural occupancy conditions

    March 26, 2010

    Agricultural occupancy conditions can at times be a thorny issue, says Maria Ferguson, head of planning and development at George F. White.

  • Gisburn pedigree dairy sale tops £2,520

    March 26, 2010

    PRICES peaked at £2,520 at Gisburn’s pedigree dairy sale. Top seller was a heifer from J. and M. Singleton and Son, Goosnargh, Preston. This Weeton Brandy- sired heifer sold to David Coulthurst, Goosnargh.

  • GM approvals top NFU Scotland wish list

    26 March 2010

    THE same thinking that led to the cultivation of a new GM potato should be applied to GM tolerance thresholds, GM authorisations and animal transport laws.

  • Harvest replaces Basta herbicide

    March 26, 2010

    CONTACT herbicide Basta has been replaced by Harvest, a dual-purpose contact herbicide and desiccation product.

  • Heifers top Carlisle spring sale at £4,800

    March 26, 2010

    CATTLE met strong demand at Carlisle’s two-day spring suckled calf and store cattle show and sale. Prices rose to more than £4,000 each day and averages were up £40 for heifers and £70 for steers.

  • High Court decision will not sway Defra on TB

    25 March 2010

    THE outcome of the Judicial Review into the proposed Welsh badger cull policy will have no bearing on how bovine TB (bTB) is tackled in England, according to Farming Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.

  • High Court hears arguments in badger cull appeal

    23 March 2010

    MONDAY’S opening session of the Badger Trust’s judicial review of the Welsh Assembly Government’s planned badger cull ran largely true to form as both sides put their arguments to the court at the two-day High Court hearing before Mr Justice Lloyd-Jones in Swansea.

  • Hurdles to tax relief rising for farmers

    25 March 2010

    CAPITAL taxation reliefs, not least those on property, appear increasingly vulnerable to any colour of Government’s attempts to balance the books in future years.

  • Imperial Commander wins Gold Cup

    22 March 2010

    THE much heralded clash between the reigning champion, Kauto Star and his stablemate, Denman never really happened in the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Kauto Star making a bad mistake early on in the race and then crashing out at the fourth fence from home when well beaten.

  • Increased payments for HLS measures

    24 March 2010

    FARMERS who start their Higher Level Stewardship after July this year will receive increased payment rates on a number of measures.

  • Industry waits on High Court decision on badger cull

    24 March 2010

    THE Welsh Assembly Government’s planned badger cull hangs in the balance today while the outcome to the Badger Trust’s legal challenge is known - possibly by the middle of next week but more likely next month.

  • Inifiniti gets a diesel with FX motor

    March 26, 2010

    Without a diesel in its line-up, Infiniti was never going to attract buyers in their droves. All that could change with the arrival of a 3.0-litre V6 diesel, jointly developed with Renault and Nissan engineers.

  • Jane Kennedy leads fight for Warwick HRI

    26 March 2010

    FORMER Farming Minister Jane Kennedy has warned that a merger involving the UK’s leading horticulture research facility could damage the UK’s food science base.

  • JCB’s Ecomax now cleaner and leaner

    March 26, 2010

    Investing some £80 million into a new generation of engines, JCB has not been shy of building for the future.

  • John Davies: Not even the weather could dampen our excitement

    March 26, 2010

    At the end of February, like in many other areas throughout Wales, all the hard work practicing was about to come to fruition.

  • John Walton: Spring has finally sprung

    24 March 2010

    WELL, dare I say it? Spring is finally in the air, it’s a few degrees warmer, the fields are greening up and the daffodils have decided to go for it.

  • Keeping PACE with rations as cows start grazing outside

    March 26, 2010

    REDEVELOPMENT of Keenan’s Performance Acceleration and Control Enhancement (PACE) allows the feeding programme to take grazed grass into consideration, as well as ingredients in the TMR.

  • Lakeland bulls sell to 4,000gns

    March 26, 2010

    Border and Lakeland Club’s sale of bulls at Carlisle achieved an 80 per cent clearance rate.

  • Lark Valley YFC making waves in Suffolk

    March 26, 2010

    THEY might be the smallest junior YFC club in the region, but that hasn’t stopped Suffolk’s Lark Valley YFC from making an impression.

  • Livestock market round-up - March 26

    March 26, 2010

    Your latest weekly update from livestock markets around the country.

  • Low-cost drill which just gets on with job in hand

    March 26, 2010

    Contractors G &K Gwillam are able to offer an accurate, convenient drilling service for their Worcestershire customers by using a 3m Kuhn Venta NC, reports Jane Carley.

  • Mansel Raymond to chair NFU dairy board

    24 March 2010

    MANSEL Raymond, the twin brother of NFU deputy president Meurig Raymond, has  been elected as the new chairman of the union’s dairy board.

  • Michael Whitaker’s Olympic Eligibility Restored

    22 March 2010

    The British Olympic Association (BOA) have confirmed that Michael Whitaker has had his eligibility for Team GB selection at future Olympic Games restored with immediate effect following a successful appeal.

  • Mixed bag for farmers in Darling's budget

    24 March 2010

    THE pre-Election budget was very much a ‘mixed bag’ as far as the farming industry was concerned.

  • More boom strength for Agrifac sprayer range

    March 26, 2010

    Agrifac’s J-boom, with tubular construction, is now available in a 36-metre width.

  • Nantwich speakers win the big debate

    March 26, 2010

    NANTWICH YFC won Cheshire YFC’s senior debate and speechmaking competition with Altrincham YFC taking the runners-up berth.

  • National Young Farmers Federations get together

    24 March 2010

    Five National Federations staged one of their bi-annual meetings in Wales.

  • New belt range from PIX

    29 March 2010

    If you are getting the combine ready, then drive belts which are frayed or damaged need replacing as the last thing you need is one going late at night or with ten acres left to cut!

  • New BMW 5 series Touring for 2010

    March 26, 2010

    The fourth generation of BMW’s 5 series Touring arrives in September, but initially with only two diesel (184hp 520d and 245hp 530d) and two petrol engines (523i and 535i).

  • New Lincoln Red record for Legend

    March 26, 2010

    A NEW breed record of 10,000gns and a breed record average of £3,340 for bulls were achieved at the Lincoln Red Cattle Society’s spring show and sale at Newark livestock market.

  • New maize cob ripeness index being developed

    March 26, 2010

    A new maize cob ripeness index is under development, due to concerns about the way information on different varieties is currently presented.

  • New parts just a click away as dealer goes online

    March 26, 2010

    Running an agricultural dealership is not all about selling high volumes of tractors and implements – important as this clearly is. Andy Collings spoke to one dealer who also majors in providing an online spare part service.

  • New products round-up - March 26

    March 26, 2010

    A round-up of all the latest new products and research fopr the livestock sector.

  • New weapon in the fight against sheep parasites

    26 March 2010

    A new fourth group of anthelmintic was launched in London last week.

  • New weed control recipes needed for potato crops

    March 26, 2010

    RESULTS from a two-year Potato Council-funded project assessing dwindling herbicide options in potato crops are expected to conclude that continued use of a reduced rate of linuron is justified, as long as selective tank mix partners are included.

  • New-look Qashqai gets even more refinements

    March 26, 2010

    BARELY three-years into its lifecycle, Nissan has opted to update the five-door Qashqai for 2010 with new looks and better quality.

  • Newton Rigg applies for centre of excellence status

    23 March 2010

    AS uncertainty over the future of the Newton Rigg Campus rumbles on, a proposal has been put forward to create a centre of excellence in upland management and landbased studies at the Penrith, Cumbria-based college.

  • No downtime for Landia pumps at Bedfordia Farms

    23 March 2010

    WHITCHURCH-based Landia has supplied pumps and mixers for BiogenGreenfinch’s anaerobic digestion process at Milton Ernest near Bedford.

  • Nocton Dairies - is this the future for British dairying?

    29 March 2010

    The road to prosperity for an ailing dairy sector? Or the road to ruin? Alistair Driver looks at the controversy surrounding plans for an 8,100-cow dairy unit in Lincolnshire. 

  • Northern Area decides its AGM finalists

    23 March 2010

    FIVE counties met in Cumbria to decide the region’s competitors at next month’s AGM.

  • Only 56 applicants for NVZ derogation as deadline looms

    March 26, 2010

    Despite the looming deadline for the NVZ derogation, only 56 farmers in the whole of England and Wales have made an application to Defra, with a further 20 requesting information packs.

  • Optimism returning to European machinery market

    March 26, 2010

    The CEMA (European association of agricultural machinery) said last week that it had seen a slight increase in machinery orders following a poor 2009.

  • Pay close attention to good biosecurity

    March 26, 2010

    PRODUCERS should not be complacent with biosecurity, said Nigel Woolfenden of Bishopton Vets, Ripon, Yorkshire, even though the UK has a good health status.

  • Pedigree pig society to launch

    22 March 2010

    THE Pedigree Welsh Pig Society which has been responsible for saving the native breed from near extinction gets its official launch on Saturday (March 27) with a reception in the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Prospects good for sheep and beef markets

    25 March 2010

    WITH the overall global trend in cattle sheep numbers falling, prospects remain good for producer prices.

  • Raymond and Don take series after a third win

    March 26, 2010

    Raymond MacPherson and Don took the title at Greystoke on Sunday, their third win from the five open trials held to raise money for the Leukaemia Unit at Newcastle Hospital.

  • Recipe: Orange rhubarb conserve

    24 March 2010

    This recipe is so easy, delicious and versatile. It can be served either on its own, on toasted granary bread or use it spread thickly on brioche in a bread and butter pudding or just spooned on the top of home-made rice pudding.

  • Recipe: Rhubarb and date chutney

    24 March 2010

    THIS is such a great way to use rhubarb slightly past its sell-by date. It is so tasty served with cheese and compliments paté beautifully.

  • Recipe: Rhubarb cake

    24 March 2010

    A classic rhubard cake, great for a tea time treat.

  • Recipe: Rhubarb custard fool with rhubarb syrup

    24 March 2010

    A great dish for spring parties. I put a piece of my home-made shortbread or my very chewy ginger biscuits on the side for a simple and stunning dish - my kind of cooking.

  • Recipe: Rhubarb slice

    24 March 2010

    This is my favourite recipe, and if you enjoy flapjacks, you will love this rhubarb slice. You can serve it warm, or topped with lightly whipped cream as a pudding.

  • Recipe: Rhubarb, cinnamon and brown sugar muffins

    24 March 2010

    Children love these rhubarb muffins - even the ones who claim they don’t like rhubarb. Great kidology!

  • Results from England, Wales and Scotland

    March 26, 2010

    Your chance to see at a glance who finished where in last weekend’s round of competitions.

  • Return to pea crop turns out to be most profitable

    24 March 2010

    Cambridgeshire-based arable farmer Edward Davison, had an interesting 2009 season. A return to growing peas after a 12-year break produced higher than expected yields of over four tonnes per hectare and combined with the contract premium, the crop turned out to be one of the farm’s most profitable.

  • Rhubarb Triangle brings inspiration from all corners

    24 March 2010

    READ the latest from our cookery writer Helen Colley. This month, Helen discovers a number of ways to use rhubard - in both savoury and sweet dishes.

  • Ricki family heifer makes 2,400gns at Lancaster dairy sale

    March 26, 2010

    THE March dairy sale at Lancaster saw four animals make more than 2,000gns and a top price of 2,400gns for a heifer from the Ricki family, descended from 10 generations of VG or EX cows.

  • Robert and Mirk have a day to remember

    March 26, 2010

    Robert Ellis, of Nantymoel, completed the double by winning both sessions of the first fundraising trial for the Pembrokeshire 2010 National.

  • RPA copes with second staff strike

    24 March 2010

    ONE thousand staff at the Rural Payments Agency are on strike today (Wednesday, March 24) in a dispute over cuts to redundancy terms.

  • RPA mapping update 90 per cent complete

    25 March 2010

    ALMOST 90 per cent of farmers have now agreed and confirmed their maps as part of the Rural Land Register mapping update.

  • Sarkozy would spark EU crisis to save CAP

    25 March 2010

    FRENCH president Nicolas Sarkozy would provoke a crisis in the Europe Union rather than see the Common Agricultural Policy weakened.

  • Scots and Welsh call for fuel duty freeze

    23 March 2010

    THE Farmers Union of Wales has welcomed the decision by Plaid Cymru and Scottish National Party MPs to table an Early Day Motion in the Commons urging a freeze on fuel duty and repeating calls for the establishment of a fuel duty regulator.

  • Sheepdog trials diary - March 26

    March 26, 2010

    A look ahead to fixtures for this weekend and also those over the forthcoming Easter holiday period.

  • Stanhay Webb owners in administration

    23 March 2010

    WORDSWORTH Holdings plc Group, who own precision drill manufacturer Stanhay Webb Limited., have been placed in administration.

  • Swift Derby dairy trade reaches a peak of £2,010

    March 26, 2010

    AN entry of 37 dairy cattle at Derby met with a swift trade that saw prices peak at £2,010.

  • Technology proves useful in making informed decisions

    March 26, 2010

    Performance recording and accessig systems on farm by computer improved management for one pig producer.

  • Tensions rise as Scotland and Defra clash over animal health

    26 March 2010

    DEFRA has confirmed it will delay plans to hand over control of animal health budgets to the Scottish Government, sparking a furious reaction from Holyrood.

  • Three litters makes your gilt profitable

    March 26, 2010

    The British Pig Executive (Bpex) held a knowledge transfer conference last week. Angela Calvert reports.

  • UN ‘exaggerated’ meat impact on climate change

    25 March 2010

    A LEADING scientist has accused the UN of exaggerating the impact of meat and dairy production on climate change.

  • Using diet to improve health, fertility – and margins

    March 26, 2010

    ASSUMING New Zealand dairy cows only eat grass is a ‘misconception’, said Kiwi nutritionist Donal Blackwell, speaking at the Keenan event last week.

  • Visitors flock to Muck North West

    24 March 2010

    Around 1,200 visitors made it to Reaseheath College for Muck North West last week, which represents a similar number of attendees to 2009, says Chris Harvey, of organisers Harvey Hughes Ltd.

  • VW Touareg offers better efficiency with little drop in power

    March 26, 2010

    BlueMotion technology brings some clever revisions to VW’s Touareg, aimed at making the firm’s flagship 4x4 a little more socially and environmentally acceptable.

  • Wanted: World leading scientist for Scotland

    26 March 2010

    THE search has begun for a world-leading scientist to fill the role of chief executive at the new scientific research institute to be formed from the SCRI (Scottish Crop Research Institute), Invergowrie, and the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen.

  • Waste alters Glamorgan estate’s direction

    March 26, 2010

    Barry Alston reports from a farming estate where handling other people’s waste has become a major income earner.

  • Welsh farmers to hear from General Election candidates

    26 March 2010

    THE general election campaign gets underway in Wales on April 16 with an NFU Cymru-arranged on-farm forum involving representatives of the main political parties.

  • Westminster could bankrupt Scottish farming – SNP

    22 March 2010

    SCOTTISH agriculture is in danger of going bankrupt if Westminster continues to ignore the devolved nations, the Scottish rural affairs secretary has warned.

  • Where did DFB go wrong?

    23 March 2010

    TODAY’S report from the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee report is the latest in the long post mortem for the defunct co-op.

  • Wonky fruit survives EU vote

    26 March 2010

    EUROPE’S politicians have thrown out plans to reintroduce a ban on ‘wonky fruit’ and have also voted to amend and strengthen labelling regulations.

  • Yara N-Sensor: John Hawthorne's experience of it

    March 26, 2010

    A FARMER who can perhaps consider himself to be something of a pioneer when it comes to the N-Sensor is John Hawthorne who farms at Flawborough, Nottinghamshire.

  • YFC outwintering contest success for Balfour’s Charolais cross heifer

    March 26, 2010

    TAKING the overall championship at a YFC overwintering contest, hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts, was Balfour Baillie, Tankerness, Orkney.

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