We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.Farmers Guardian
May 14, 2010
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13,000gns record at Brecon Limousins
May 14, 2010
AN all-breeds centre record price of 13,000gns was achieved at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s sale at Brecon recently.
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A date for the diary for all wine connoisseurs
May 14, 2010
THE first English Wine Week has launched to promote the wines and vineyards of England.
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Agricultural employment down but incomes soar
11 May 2010
THERE are 13 per cent fewer people employed in UK agriculture today than there were in 2000 according to official Eurostat figures from the European Union.
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Agriculture in the national news - May 10
10 May 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Monday, May 10).
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Agriculture in the national news - May 11
11 May 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Tuesday, May 11).
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Agriculture in the national news - May 12
12 May 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has hit the headlines across the country (Wednesday, May 12).
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Agriculture in the national news - May 14
14 May 2010
A DAILY look at how agriculture has caught the headlines across the country (Friday, May 14).
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Arable Focus: Recommended List newcomers starting to find their place
May 14, 2010
The only reason growers should try a new winter wheat variety added to the Recommended List is if it offers more than existing varieties already listed.
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Balancing the quantity against quality equation
May 14, 2010
Silage making is about balancing quantity and quality and understanding your stock’s forage requirements.
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Banks back farming as first quarter lending rises
May 14, 2010
FARM borrowings are up, but with the industry’s repayment record and asset base, the banks are likely to remain supportive.
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Battling the elements at Mid-Wales trials
May 14, 2010
IT was bitterly cold when competitors from North and South Wales met in the Newtown area of Mid Wales to support the trials at Dolfor and Felindre, commuting between the two.
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Beef Expo 2010 is the way forward
May 14, 2010
Farmers Guardian looks at what visitors can expect at Beef Expo.
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Beef Expo Preview: General show information
May 14, 2010
?Location: Hexham Auction Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3SG
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Beef Expo Preview: Machinery demonstrations timetable
May 14, 2010
10.00 - 10.30 and 12.30 - 13.00: Mech Fiber 340 from Keenan10.30 - 11.00 and 13.30 -14.00: BVL vertical mixer from Carrs Billington Agriculture11.00 - 11.30 and 14.00 - 14.30: Kverneland Siloking 12cu from Lloyd11.30 - 12.00 and 14.30 - 15.00: Feedmix Feedmobile from Harbro/Feedmix12.00 - 12.30 and 15.00 - 15.30: JCB loadall from Scot JCB.
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Beef Expo Preview: Main events timetable
May 14, 2010
Find out what’s in store at NBA Beef Expo 2010
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Beef Expo Preview: News in brief
May 14, 2010
Have a go at auctioneering
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Beef Expo Preview: Renewed optimism and resurgence in beef returns
May 14, 2010
READ our preview of the Beef Expo 2010 event - with full timetable of the event and all the latest news on what visitors can expect.
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Beef Expo Preview: Seminars Timetable
May 14, 2010
Find out what is going on in the three seminar rings
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Beef Expo Preview: Show good judgement and win a pedigree bull
May 14, 2010
Farmers attending Beef Expo have the chance to win a top pedigree bull.
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Beef Expo: Conference will scrutinise cost sharing proposals
May 14, 2010
A conference on the eve of Beef Expo will scrutinise cost sharing proposals.
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Beef Expo: Good opportunity for beef producers to plan ahead
May 14, 2010
This year’s Beef Expo comes at an important time for the UK beef industry.
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Benefits of sulphur not to be missed
May 14, 2010
Farmers are urged not to miss out on the ‘yield and quality benefits’ of sulphur as just 5 per cent of grassland has received a sulphur fertiliser and there is no longer enough sulphur deposition from the atmosphere.
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Blondes peak at 4,700gns at Carlisle
May 14, 2010
PRICES reached 4,700gns at the Blonde Society’s spring show and sale at Carlisle.
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Brecon Beacons off-roaders prosecuted
10 May 2010
BRECON Beacons National Park Authority’s new online reporting system has led to its first successful prosecution of illegal off-roaders using a restricted byway in the National Park.
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British Whites are reclassified
May 14, 2010
BRITISH White cattle are no longer classed as a minority breed.
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Cheshire riding instructor scoops top prize
14 May 2010
John Marsden from Henbury, Cheshire took the honours in a prestigious national final for British Horse Society Registered Instructors at Royal Windsor Horse Show.
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CPA launches new guide to bee safety
May 14, 2010
Protecting the health and welfare of bees given their importance as pollinators, is central to a new guide from the Crop Protection Association (CPA).
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Crowds flock to Scotgrass 2010
12 May 2010
THE annual grassland event was held at the SAC Crichton Royal’s Acrehead unit this week, and bathed in sunshine and success as visitors topped 5,000 for the one-day demonstration.
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David Wood and Moe take Yorkshire title
May 14, 2010
FOLLOWING their trial success at Trawden on Sunday, David Wood and Moe won the Yorkshire championship, the climax of two days of competition at Little Thorn Edge Farm.
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Defra Secretary to be named today
12 May 2010
HILARY Benn’s successor as Defra Secretary is set to be named today (Wednesday, May 12), as David Cameron finalises his first cabinet.
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DK-Cabernet: ‘setting pods not as they should be’
May 14, 2010
High yielding oilseed rape newcomer, DK-Cabernet, is showing signs of poor pod set, according to a leading agronomist.
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Doing what they do best in aid of many good causes
May 14, 2010
MEMBERS of Farm Stay UK have raised £11,500 through charity events for national charities and projects.
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Dolgellau champion heads Welsh Black trade at 4,000gns
May 14, 2010
THE champion bull led trade at 4,000gns at the Welsh Black Cattle Society sale at Dolgellau.
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Empire Babs strikes back to take Ayr inter-breed crown
May 14, 2010
It was second time lucky for David Yates’ Holstein champion which, having been breed champion in 2009, went on to take the dairy inter-breed title at Ayr Show this weekend.
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Employment falls in EU farming sector
May 14, 2010
BETWEEN 2000 and 2009, employment in the agricultural sector in the EU27 fell by 25 per cent.
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English sheepdog results – May 14
May 14, 2010
ROUND-UP of results form sheepdog trials around England this week (May 14)
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Eva Outbreak in Ireland
14 May 2010
A stallion based at a stud in Co Mayo, Southern Ireland has tested positive for equine viral arteritis (EVA). The stallion was imported in October, 2009 but has been found to have no vaccination record.
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Excalibur at 26,000gns tops Carlisle Charolais
May 14, 2010
CHAROLAIS bulls met a solid commercial trade selling to a top of 26,000gns in Carlisle at the breed society’s spring show and sale.
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Exploiting the golden ‘oil fields’ of North Wales
May 14, 2010
THE first rapeseed oil grown, pressed and bottled in Wales could provide a potential extra income for arable farmers in North Wales.
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Fast finishing breed ticked all the boxes
May 14, 2010
VISITORS to this year’s Beef Expo will have the chance to visit two contrasting beef farms in Northumberland the day before the main event. One of farms is home to the Piatroon herd of Charolais. Angela Calvert reports.
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Feed merchant fined over BSE risk
12 May 2010
A FEED merchant has been fined for distributing wheat pellets containing meat and bone meal twelve years after those substances were banned due to the risk of BSE contamination.
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Festival extolls wool’s virtues
May 14, 2010
FUNKY, fun and fashionable uses for Welsh wool and natural fibres were showcased at this year’s Wonderwool Wales festival at the Royal Welsh Showground.
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Field drains threat prompts new guidelines
May 14, 2010
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group has new guidelines for the use of slug pellet active metaldehyde. DOMINIC KILBURN reports on a crucial year for growers if they are to prevent withdrawal of a key component in pest control.
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Film to highlight the issues facing older rural residents
May 14, 2010
THE trials and tribulations faced by older people living in the countryside will be highlighted in a new television film.
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First drive: JCB ups pivot steer market stakes
May 14, 2010
JCB has launched two pivot-steer telehandlers to the UK agricultural sector, and James Lane took a chance to test out the TM170 and TM220 models on the company’s farm in Staffordshire.
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Free-trade could damage UK beef and poultry
11 May 2010
BEEF and poultry farmers could face heavy financial losses if free-trade talks between the EU and South American countries fail to recognise the high production and welfare standards adhered to by UK farmers.
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French learn from English farmers
11 May 2010
A DELEGATION of French cereal growers has visited East Anglia to learn about British farming and to discuss the forthcoming reform of the CAP.
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Gisburn spring lambs peak at £164 per head for a pen of five
May 14, 2010
THE May lamb show and sale at Gisburn, sponsored by Farmers Guardian, had an entry of 75 spring lambs forward.
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Glanbia deal falls through
14 May 2010
GLANBIA Co-operative farmers are not about to buy Glanbia Group’s Irish dairy and agri businesses .
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Glastir and SAF deadlines loom for Welsh farmers
10 May 2010
WITH only a week to go, the Welsh Assembly Government is urging farmers across Wales to return their Single Application Form (SAF) 2010 by the deadline date – Monday 17 May.
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Government looks for common ground on farm policy
14 May 2010
TACKLING TB could emerge as a top agricultural priority under the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition.
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Grain hauliers wasting £42 million a year
10 May 2010
THE grain supply chain is wasting £42 million a year in haulage inefficiencies, an industry study has revealed.
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Grazing cattle studies must continue
May 14, 2010
WHILE initial research into whether cows ‘enjoy’ grazing has thrown up more questions than answers, continuation of the work is vital to ensure decisions on animal welfare are based firmly in science, according to Mark Rutter, senior lecturer at Harper Adams.
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Grazing quality now good for milk
May 14, 2010
ALL is going to plan on our ‘Profit from Grass’ farms, with dry matters in the high teens and low 20s, MEs mostly in the region of 12.5 MJ per kg DM and most crude proteins hovering around 20 per cent mark and higher.
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Huge increase in EU fines for UK farmers
12 May 2010
DRAMATIC increases have been announced in the level of penalties imposed on UK farmers for breaches related to various support schemes.
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In pictures: Scotgrass 2010
12 May 2010
Scotgrass 2010 took over the Scottish Agricultural College’s Acrehead Unit in Dumfries this week. Farmers Guardian was there to see the latest kit in action, which included massive rakes, mowers and forage wagons.
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Ironstone goes through the beef card
May 14, 2010
A LIMOUSIN heifer, bred in the purple, went through the card to take the beef inter-breed title at Newark and Nottinghamshire Show.
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Jack Dewhirst dies at 81
May 14, 2010
A highly-respected dog trainer, Jack Dewhirst of Haslingden, has died after a lengthy illness, aged 81. Although he rarely competed he was well known and had vast knowledge and great patience.
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Jim Paice appointed as farm Minister
14 May 2010
JIM Paice, an MP whose life and political career have revolved around farming, has been confirmed as the new Agriculture Minister.
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Keep rent deals realistic in negotiations, Scottish farmers told
May 14, 2010
THE Scottish Tenant Farmers Association is urging members not to pay over the odds in rent as the May term date approaches.
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Kendall welcomes new Defra chief
13 May 2010
NFU President Peter Kendall has ‘warmly welcomed’ the appointments of Caroline Spelman as Secretary of State at Defra and Chris Huhne as the new Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change.
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Little Snodworth livery wins Interdressage event
14 May 2010
A Blackburn livery yard has won The Winter League Interdressage competition.
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Livestock and Meat Commission focuses on carcase VIA technology
May 14, 2010
Video Image Analysis (VIA) technology is in place in the bulk of big abattoirs in the Republic of Ireland.
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Managing major changes profitably
May 14, 2010
As well as seeing a pedigree enterprise, visitors will also spend time at a large-scale commercial beef breeding and finishing unit. Ahead of the farm visit, ANGELA CALVERT met Jamie Wood, who runs the family business.
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Markets round-up - May 14
May 14, 2010
A ROUND-UP of recent livestock sales around the UK.
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More farm subsidy millionaires than ever
12 May 2010
THE number of UK farm businesses receiving more than one million pounds in European subsidies almost doubled from 16 to 29 last year.
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More research and development needed on pesticide policy
May 14, 2010
THE British Crop Production Council has published its response to Defra’s consultation on the implementation of EU pesticides legislation.
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New Defra map exempts thousands from NVZ rules
10 May 2010
FARMERS across the country are urged to check whether they still remain in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) after Defra reduced the zoned area by nine per cent last week.
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New qualification for riding school helpers
14 May 2010
A new qualification launched by The British Horse Society will recognise the skills of riding school helpers.
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New support service for Scottish farmers
11 May 2010
PLANS for the creation of a new confidential listening and support service for Scotland’s farming community have been announced by RSABI (formerly the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution).
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New Suzuki dealer in Norfolk
May 14, 2010
Suzuki GB has announced the appointment of a new dealer in Norfolk. Anglia Plant and Agricultural Machinery (APAM) has taken on the Utility All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) franchise and joins Suzuki’s national dealer network.
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New Zealand-style system buys precious time
May 14, 2010
Robert Craig is starting his two-year term as chairman of Cumbria NFU, while balancing a specialist dairy farm. NEIL RYDER meets the man whose major concern is how to attract young people into farming.
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Next-day delivery possible for EID tags
10 May 2010
THE Association of Livestock Identification Manufacturers (ALIDMA) says tag manufacturers are able to send out urgent EID tags on a ‘same day supply’ and non-urgent orders in two weeks.
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NFU warns of bluetongue risk
10 May 2010
THE NFU is urging all livestock farmers to continue vaccinating their cattle and sheep against bluetongue and to take extra care if importing any stock.
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North Somerset Show results
May 14, 2010
Results from the 2010 North Somerset Show
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Plan to manage alternaria threat
May 14, 2010
Alternaria is seen as an increasing threat to UK potato crops. Teresa Rush asked some of the industry’s advisers for their views.
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Potato vodka wows San Francisco judges
May 14, 2010
A POTATO drink with one hell of a kick. That is what captured the attention, and tickled the tastebuds, of the judges in the San Francisco Spirits competition, who awarded William Chase the trophy for the World’s Best Vodka.
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Recipe of the week: Treacle and chocolate fudge
May 14, 2010
THIS recipe was sent in by Laura Evans of Llandillo, Denbighshire.
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Record level of Aberdeen Angus registrations
May 14, 2010
THERE was a record level of registrations to the Aberdeen-Angus Society last year.
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Reseeding the only option in frost damaged leys
May 14, 2010
BARE patches in grassland sown last autumn may well be the result of ‘frost heave’ and should be partially or completely reseeded, depending on the severity.
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Rodney Down: Government 'hopes', plus a volcanic ash bonus
14 May 2010
ELECTION, voting reform and a hung Parliament is the talk of the week at the moment. You can look at it how you like, but as the UK turned blue, the Tories control more acres than most though, as we all know, there are many city seats and a few rural ones here in the west which are difficult to turn.
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Salers peak at 4,000gns at Welshpool
May 14, 2010
TOP at the Salers Cattle Society’s sale at Welshpool was 4,000gns paid for Rigel Oregon Poll, a two-year-old from Messrs Pye, Yarm, Yorkshire.
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Scotland introduces strict new measures to counter dickeya
May 14, 2010
Strict new measures in Scotland to keep seed potatoes free of the aggressive blackleg pathogen dickeya solani are now up and running, says the Potato Council.
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Sea eagles kill fewer than 2 per cent of Scottish lambs
10 May 2010
THE re-introduction of sea eagles in parts of Scotland has had a ‘minimum’ impact lambs’ survival chances in those areas, according to a study commissioned by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
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Sheepdog trials diary - May 14
May 14, 2010
THIS week’s sheepdog trail fixtures being held around the UK (May 14)
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Shoppers not responding to climate change
10 May 2010
THE threat of climate change has not influenced the majority of people in the way they buy their food, a survey carried out for BPEX and EBLEX has revealed.
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Simon Birch is Cornwall Farmers' new chief
May 14, 2010
CORNWALL Farmers has a new chief executive. Simon Birch, a Cornishman, recently joined the firm as director of central Resources. He replaces Andrew Cocks who has stepped down to pursue other personal interests.
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Slug pellets and rainfall have vital link to pollution
May 14, 2010
A WATER catchment study to assess different methods of metaldehyde contamination of surface water has shown 95 per cent of losses occurred within one month of slug pellet application in the event of heavy rainfall.
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Spelman confirmed as Defra Secretary
12 May 2010
THE Conservative MP Caroline Spelman, a former NFU sugar adviser who co-owns a food and biotechnology business with her husband, has been confirmed as the new Defra Secretary.
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Spreading grass quickly speeds the drying process
May 14, 2010
SILAGE quality is determined by the grass cut being young and leafy with little stem lengthening or thickening, says Dave Davies of Ibers and the Silage Advisory Clinic (SilAC).
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SPS deadline fast approaching
10 May 2010
WITH the May 17 Single Payment Scheme (SPS) application deadline just a week away, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has issued advice to farmers in England. It includes clarification on outstanding mapping queries.
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Steve Heard: Concern over milling oats prices
14 May 2010
IT’S the time of year when I seem permanently decamped into my self-propelled office, but the weather has been kind and spraying has kept pretty much on schedule.
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Technology field day to focus on innovation
May 14, 2010
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is aiming to help farmers catch up with the latest research and technology at a technical field day held at Syngenta’s Jealott’s Hill Farm in Berkshire.
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Telephone update on early potato crops
May 14, 2010
The Potato Council’s early crop regional telephone message lines are being replaced by one Early Crop Information line this season.
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The next generation of farmers
May 14, 2010
Mike Mack unveils innovative lessons for the UK industry at this Stoneleigh hosted event.
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The next generation of farmers
May 14, 2010
Mike Mack explains some lessons the UK industry could learn to nurture farming families and welcome new entrants.
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Tough year for C&P farmers
May 14, 2010
THE West Wales-based Carmarthen and Pumsaint Farmers has reported a year of volatile trading conditions.
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Tried and tested path to regain control of black-grass
May 14, 2010
Black-grass is without doubt the UK’s number one grass weed problem. But with herbicide resistance increasing and no new products in the offing, ANDY COLLINGS asks if it is time to return to more cultural controls?
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Uncertainty over Defra's future
12 May 2010
DEFRA could be involved in a significant Departmental shake-up, according to rumours rife in Westminster today (Wednesday, May 12).
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Waterside House herd dispersal sees 2,150gns top price
May 14, 2010
BIDDING peaked at 2,150gns when David and Ken Fairbairn, Alnmouth, Alnwick, dispersed the Waterside House herd of Holsteins at Borderway mart.
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Welsh sheepdog results – May 14
May 14, 2010
ROUND-UP of this week’s sheepdog trail results in Wales (May 14)
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Win a Kuhn Megant drill for autumn 2010 sowing
14 May 2010
CEREALS 2010 COMPETITION: Your chance to win a Kuhn Megant 480 tine coulter pneumatic drill with Quantron S electronic control for this autumn’s sowing starts here.
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Yellow cereal fly infections on the rise
May 14, 2010
There have been a number of cases across the country of dead-hearts in cereal crops caused by yellow cereal fly (Opomyza), says ADAS.