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
October 14, 2011
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125 rare sheep stolen from West Berkshire
12 October 2011
THIEVES stole 125 rare sheep from a farm in West Berkshire.
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A chance to boost pork consumption
October 14, 2011
ASSURING meat is taint-free holds the key to raising UK pork consumption, according to Nigel Lodge, national veterinary manager of Pfizer Animal Health.
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ABP further expands in southern England
October 14, 2011
LARRY Goodman’s Irish food group ABP has bought the RWM Food Group in south west England for an undisclosed sum.
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Action-packed line-up for premier equestrian event
27 September 2011
Headlining in the equine arena at the South West Christmas Equine Fair will be Mary King, world number one, International three-day event rider who will be incorporating both show jumping and dressage into her exciting and inspirational demonstrations.
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Adjust feeding to boost herd profitability
October 14, 2011
The Scottish Beef Cattle Association held an open day at Balbuthie, Kilconquhar, Fife, last week. Farmers Guardian reports.
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AFMP members clock up 200 free carbon assessments
October 14, 2011
MORE than 200 Arla Food Milk Partnership (AFMP) members have taken advantage of free carbon assessments in the last nine months. Arla Foods joined forces with AFMP earlier this year to drive down CO2 emissions from farm to store and nearly 30 per cent of AFMP members have attended environmental workshops.
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Agricultural Student of the Year – 2011-2012
14 October 2011
Start your adventure - WIN up to 11 months work placement in the USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada
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Agriculture in the news - October 10
10 October 2011
A round up of farming news from across the UK.
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Agriculture in the news - October 11
11 October 2011
A round up of agricultural news from across the UK.
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Agriculture in the news - October 12
12 October 2011
Farming news from across the UK.
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Agriculture in the news - October 13
13 October 2011
A round-up of farming news from across the UK.
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Agriculture in the news - October 14
14 October 2011
Farming news from around the UK.
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All Breeds All Britain 2011 picture gallery
12 October 2011
Hundreds of young breeders from across the country entered the showring to compete in this year’s All Breeds All Britain Calf Show. John Ford spoke to some of those making their mark. Pictures by Theresa Eveson.
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Ambrosia get Red Tractor certification
October 14, 2011
Ambrosia has achieved Red Tractor certification on all core Ambrosia products.
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Angus bulls to 3,300gns at Carlisle
October 14, 2011
Aberdeen-Angus bulls at Carlisle reached a top price of 3,300gns, averaging £2,790 for the seven sold.
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Around the livestock marts – October 14
October 14, 2011
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AWB an 'analogue solution in a digital age' - Spelman
14 October 2011
DEFRA Secretary Caroline Spelman has described the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) as an ‘analogue solution in a digital age’.
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Barony College to merge with SAC
10 October 2011
BARONY College, Dumfries, has decided to pursue a merger with SAC.
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Basic CAP payment to be slashed, warns NFU
11 October 2011
THE basic direct payments received by farmers under the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could end up at around half current levels, according to NFU CAP adviser Gail Soutar.
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Beltex proves to be the right choice
13 October 2011
Ahead of Agri-Expo, Angela Calvert visits Lanark farmer Andrew Baillie to see how his preparations are getting under way for this year’s event.
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Beulahs to £840 at Ruthin
October 14, 2011
There was an increased entry at the Eppynt Hill and Beulah Speckled Faced Sheep Society show and sale at Ruthin.
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Biotech key to keep wheat competitive
October 14, 2011
WHEAT is set to be the long-term poor relation to other crops worldwide if current trends in yields and area are maintained.
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Blackface peak at £26,000
October 14, 2011
Leading the Blackface ram sale at Dalmally was a shearling from Ian Hunter, Dalchirla, Muthill, bought jointly by Mr Wight, Midlock, and Messrs McArthur, Nunnerie, for £26,000.
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Blackfaces hit £19,000 twice at Newton Stewart
October 14, 2011
BLACKFACE sheep breeders saw ram lamb and shearling averages soar at Newton Stewart.
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Boosting pump output makes light work of slurry
18 October 2011
A bespoke slurry pumping unit means one East Riding spreading contractor can increase output to more than 200cu.m per hour. James Rickard takes a look.
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Border Leicester breeders society first ever flock competition
October 14, 2011
THE Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders held its first ever national flock competition this year, with the results announced at their annual meeting in Lanark.
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Brand new dairy unit showcases a high level of automation
October 14, 2011
In the second installment from a visit to the Netherlands, Katie Lomas reports on a farm where a novel bedding material is used in a new greenfield-site set-up.
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British riders head Junior European Championships
13 September 2011
THE Racesafe British Junior squad was back on form at this year’s FEI Junior European Eventing Championships with the riders bringing home not only team and individual gold but also individual bronze under their new Chef d’Equipe, Ginnie Keen.
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BYDV risk rises as aphids take flight
October 14, 2011
WITH high numbers of aphids in flight, growers are being advised to monitor emerging cereal crops not treated with an insecticide seed treatment.
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CAP plans 'catastrophic' for Welsh dairy farms - FUW
12 October 2011
THE Farmers Union of Wales says the latest European Commission CAP reform proposals would devastate European food security, destabilise rural communities and have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on Welsh dairy farms.
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CAP reform plans under fire from MEPs
12 October 2011
CAP reform plans have come under fire from MEPs.
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CAP reform proposals to be unveiled today
12 October 2011
EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos is currently meeting fellow European Commissioners to finalise details on long-awaited Common Agricultural policy reform proposals.
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CAP reform: what it all means to farmers
13 October 2011
WEDNESDAY was only the start. The broad direction of the reforms is set but the details are still up for grabs. Here is what the Ciolos CAPpackage, as it stands, would mean for farmers.
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Case study: Linsey Maxwell, Scotland
12 October 2011
Linsey Maxwell lives in Scotland and is hoping to pursue a career in the dairy industry. She completed a work placement in Australia in 2010.
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Case study: Richard Moore, Warwickshire
12 October 2011
Richard Moore is a technical service specialist with Agco, providing technical support and training to the company’s dealer network on combine harvesters. He lives in Warwickshire, but is orginally from Suffolk. He completed a work placement in 2006.
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Caution needed before cutting N rates
October 14, 2011
RECENT trials data indicates growers should be wary of cutting back on nitrogen applications during a dry spring as they risk missing out on higher yields and better returns from their wheat crops, says fertiliser manufacturer Yara.
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Champion pony Done And Dusted VI cleans up yet again
6 October 2011
ON a return visit to Bishop Burton following a team gold win at the 2010 European Pony Championships that were held at the College, veteran pony campaigner Done And Dusted VI took the honours in the first ever BE90 National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) competition to be held at the venue.
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Charollais hit 5,200gns at Shrewsbury
October 14, 2011
A consignment of 150 in-lamb Charollais ewes from the Ingram family, Pitcaple, Aberdeenshire peaked at 5,200gns at Shrewsbury market.
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CHeCS at Perth Bull Sales
October 14, 2011
ALL Limousin breeders selling at this month’s Perth Bull Sales at Stirling market will be adhering to the terms of a CHeCS licensed herd health scheme.
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Christmas gifts for everyone
October 14, 2011
For the sweetest of treats, the ‘Year of Chocolate’ gift is not just one box of chocolates, but a whole year’s supply of them.
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Christmas gifts for her
18 October 2011
WITH Christmas just 10 weeks away, Danusia Osiowy takes a look at some ideas to present to friends, family or somebody special, no matter what your budget.
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Christmas gifts for him
18 October 2011
For a muddy Christmas gift, these model tractors are the brainchild of Alistair Bell who organises the Northern Ireland Farm Toy and Model Show which takes place on November 25.
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Christmas gifts for kids
18 October 2011
An educational stocking filler comes in the form of Brainbites (£8.00).
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Ciolos puts greening at heart of CAP reform plans
12 October 2011
EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos has outlined plans for a new, greener Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) to come in, in theory, from 2014.
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Coloured breeds sell to 800gns twice at Llandovery
October 14, 2011
RAM lambs topped 800gns at the annual Coloured breeds sale at Llandovery market.
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Continentals reach £1,390 amid strong entry at Ruthin
October 14, 2011
A catalogued entry of 350 cattle drew a large crowd to Ruthin for the annual autumn sale of Continental store cattle.
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Co-operative support British growers
October 14, 2011
The Co-operative is supporting British farming with an in-store push featuring British growers on its fresh fruit and vegetable produce packaging.
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Couple set sights on eluding Agri-Expo beef championship
13 October 2011
As inveterate winter season showers, Phil and Sharon Sellers have their sights set firmly on winning the one title that has, so far, evaded their grasp. Angela Calvert visited Lincolnshire to meet the couple.
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Crop price volatility likely to remain
October 14, 2011
Prospects for the commodity markets were discussed at the HGCA’s Grain Market Outlook Conference. Dominic Kilburn reports.
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Defra plays down anthrax fears
13 October 2011
DEFRA has stressed that an investigation into a possible case of anthrax on a farm near Hereford is simply a case of ‘routine monitoring’.
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Don’t overlook danger of grass staggers this autumn
October 14, 2011
GRAZING cattle are heading towards a potentially costly time this autumn as the risk of Hypomagnesaemia (grass staggers) is more prevalent than ever, says James Brinicombe, research and development director at the Denis Brinicombe Group.
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Draft ewes pair win first prize at Penrith
October 14, 2011
The annual sale of uncrossed and crossed Swaledale, Herdwick and Cheviot ewes, shearlings and gimmer lambs was held at Penrith.
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Dreams realised but HOYS not without controversy
12 October 2011
IT was a second win in two years of the supreme horse title for producer Jayne Webber, but this year’s Horse of the Year show was not without its showing controversy.
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Economic downturn to last seven years?
October 14, 2011
WITH the major economies of the world continuing to slow and no economic recovery in sight, commodity prices could continue to fall.
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Eggleston Show, Co Durham, results
October 14, 2011
Results from the 2011 Eggleston Show, Co Durham.
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English sheepdog trial results – October 14
October 14, 2011
TRAWDEN, New Close Farm, Downham, Clitheroe, Lancashire (Judge, P. Noble, Quernmore) Nursery (41 ran) 1, T. Bell (Selby) Blue, 86 of 90; 2, J. Wood (Norland) Lad, 82; 3, A. Baines (South Stainmore) Tim, 81 TIME; 4, J. Palmer (Twiston) Moss, 81; 5, R. Airey (Trawden) Dora, 77; 6, J. Palmer, Lad, 76.
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Environmentalists' mixed response over CAP reforms
12 October 2011
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have voiced their concerns over the CAP proposals.
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Exploring red clover fertility issues
October 14, 2011
Industry guidelines regarding grazing breeding ewes on red clover have been investigated.
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Export drive for Scotch beef and lamb
11 October 2011
A new strategy aimed at further developing the market for Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb into the wider European market was announced at German trade fair ANUGA.
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Farmer confidence soars as prices rise
10 October 2011
BRITISH farmers are making plans to increase production as industry confidence soars on the back of growing demand and higher prices for food, an NFU survey shows.
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Farmers get their Weetabix
12 October 2011
FARMERS who grow wheat for popular breakfast cereal Weetabix were given the chance to tour around the factory and learn about the production process.
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Farmers Guardian Charity Gala Evening
11 October 2011
Farmers Guardian presents a Charity Gala Evening in aid of RABI - Friday, November 11th, Rivington Barn, Bolton. Book your tickets now.
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Favourable outlook for UK OSR export
October 14, 2011
Prospects for the commodity markets were discussed at the HGCA’s Grain Market Outlook Conference. Dominic Kilburn reports.
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Fertiliser market update - October 12
12 October 2011
The UK nitrogen market is quiet and global urea prices have dropped a little. Growhow are reported to have published AN prices for December with a £5/tonne increase over November. Price increases have also been announced for NPK compounds with similar monthly increases for November and December.For more analysis go to www.fertidata.com
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First Milk AGM: Bill Mustoe is ‘willing’ to stay on
October 14, 2011
FIRST Milk chairman Bill Mustoe, widely acknowledged as having masterminded a turnaround in the co-op’s fortunes, has confirmed he would stay on for another ‘stint’ if that was the wish of the membership.
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First Milk AGM: Chasing lucrative markets
October 14, 2011
FONTERRA Europe managing director Koert Liekelema told First Milk members he was convinced the joint venture with Fonterra in producing and marketing high protein whey powder concentrates in Europe provide some of their best returns.
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First Milk AGM: Obsession with ppl putting producers on the wrong path
October 14, 2011
STRONG co-ops were set to be the big players if the dairy industry was to grow, said Kite Consulting’s John Allen. And on a rising market, growth can and should happen.
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First Milk AGM: Where will the milk come from in future?
October 14, 2011
SOUTH west dairy farmer, and cheese maker, Peter Willes of Parkham Farms, Devon, posed the question, where will the milk come from?
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First victory for Tony and Blue at Trawden opener
October 14, 2011
TONY Bell’s Blue took his first nursery title at Downham on Saturday at the Trawden Society’s first trial of the season.
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Focus on key goals for dry cow strategy
October 14, 2011
FEEDING dry cows can be confusing at times, and it is often difficult to decide which is the best system, according to Duncan Rose, chief technical officer at Carrs Billington.
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GM presentations raise concerns over human health
12 October 2011
ANY relaxation of the existing GM crop restrictions in Wales is going to be a long way off, if at all, given the views of the speakers at a special one-day conference staged by the Welsh branches of the Women’s Food and Farming Union in Aberystwyth.
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Good year for peas but beans variable
October 14, 2011
UK pea crops have yielded exceptionally well this year, despite the spring drought, and quality has been good too after almost ideal harvest conditions, says the British Edible Pulse Association (BEPA).
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Grain market update - October 11
11 October 2011
UK Nov-11 feed wheat futures fell 2.5 per cent last week to close at £146.75/t on Friday. Tuesday morning LIFFE was at £147.50 having touched £149.50 Monday. The ongoing Euro zone crisis continues to be a principle driver, says HGCA.
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Greenfields Astra leads Simmental sale at 3,600gns
October 14, 2011
The Simmental Society show and sale at Bristol saw a top bid of 3,600gns for the female champion, Greenfields Astra from G. Green of Kibworth, Leicestershire.
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Gritstones make £220/head at Clitheroe
October 14, 2011
THE female championship and top price at the annual sale of Derbyshire Gritstone sheep at Clitheroe went to a pen of six shearling ewes from P.D and S. Read, Walsden, which sold to Mr Terry, Nuneaton, for £220/head.
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Group’s profits top £1m for second time in a row
October 14, 2011
H&H Group profits have, for the second year running, and the second time in the group’s history, topped £1 million.
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Grower experience of miscanthus
October 14, 2011
RG CARTER Farms at Horsford, near Norwich, planted its first crop of miscanthus earlier this year on two different sites totalling about 26 hectares (65 acres) in all.
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Hamish Maclean takes top two spots at Moy open
October 14, 2011
HAMISH MacLean’s Kim and Roy were on form at Moy and even pilot error failed to stop their rise to the top of a tightly packed list.
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Handling square bales is a neat Tryc
18 October 2011
A YOUNG Welsh farmer has designed and built a product which enables individuals to manually handle and move five to seven wedges (approximately 50kg to 100kg) of big square bale hay or straw.
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Hereford cattle
16 February 2012
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Hewgill ram lamb breaks centre record
October 14, 2011
A new centre record was achieved for Bluefaced Leicesters at Carlisle last week.
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Hexham Blackface breaks £20,000 record
October 14, 2011
Centre records were broken at the North of England Blackface Sheep Breeders Association show and sale at Hexham on Monday when the show champion, a Blackface shearling ram sold for £20,000.
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High prime cattle prices to remain as demand soars
October 14, 2011
Maximising beef margins was the topic for a series of meetings organised by the National Beef Association with Keenan and Alltech. Angela Calvert reports from the northern meeting.
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High sugar grass varieties in bid to drive down CO2
October 14, 2011
ASDA will introduce more efficient, high sugar grass varieties to its beef, lamb and dairy farmers.
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Hill and Bowen retain ploughing titles
13 October 2011
THE 61st British National Ploughing Championships at Bishop’s Lydeard, near Taunton, Somerset, saw two competitors retain the titles they won last year.
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Hodder Valley Show, Lancashire, results
October 14, 2011
Results from the 2011 Hodder Valley Show, Lancashire.
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Huw Irranca-Davies appointed Shadow Farming Minister
10 October 2011
FORMER Defra Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has taken over the food and farming brief, as Labour Ed Miliband reshuffles his shadow ministers.
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Jersey takes victory amid Welsh hat-trick of wins
October 14, 2011
Barry Alston reports from the South West Dairy Show judging rings, which drew an entry of almost 300 cattle from six breeds.
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Join us LIVE today at 1.00pm for our food versus fuel debate
13 October 2011
FUEL for transport makes up almost a third of the current world energy consumption.
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Keep an eye out for signs of respiratory disease
October 14, 2011
After musculoskeletal disease, respiratory disease may be the next most common cause of poor athletic performance or days lost from training. Veterinary surgeon Colin Mitchell of ScottMitchell Associates, Hexham, explains more.
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Kendall to stand again as NFU president
11 October 2011
PETER Kendall has told NFU council of his intention to stand for a fourth two-year term as the union’s president.
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Krone to launch new baler wrapper
11 October 2011
KRONE will launch a non-stop round baler and wrapper combination at this year’s Agritechnica show, but production is not due to start until 2013.
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Leading price of 8,000gns achieved for Blues at Carlisle
October 14, 2011
The Border British Blue Club held their Annual Autumn Show and Sale at Carlisle, where the leading price was 8,000gns and there were a further nine bids of 4,100gns and above. The overall average for bulls was £3,605.92, with almost 80 per cent clearance.
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Limousin breed heads the Continental cattle sale at Sedgemoor
October 14, 2011
Limousins were at the forefront of the South West Autumn Multi Breed show and sale of pedigree Continental cattle at Sedgemoor.
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Limousin Day at Newark tops 4,500gns
October 14, 2011
LEADING Limousin Day at Newark at 4,500gns was the 2008-born cow Withersdale Dilila, by Ronick Hawk, from D.C Wharton, Harleston, Suffolk. It sold with her heier calf by Fieldson Alfy, to Messrs. K. Ripper Farms, Halstead, Essex.
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Maize Watch - October 2011
October 14, 2011
?In the latest in our 2011 Maize Watch series, our two farmers are feeling the effects of the unseasonal weather on the maturity of their maize crops.
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Massey’s product roll out continues apace
October 14, 2011
MASSEY Ferguson continues to roll out new products, adding three new models to its 3600 compact tractor series and new front-end loaders.
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Massive export opportunities for UK farmers
13 October 2011
STRENGTHENING export opportunities for the British beef and lamb sector is key to driving the industry forward and sending a clear message to the world that the UK is open for business, experts told the Anuga Food Fair in Cologne.
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Maximising feed efficiency to achieve savings
October 14, 2011
ENSURING maximum feed efficiency is vital at a time when production costs are constantly rising was the message from Keenan’s Seth Wareing.
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Meat exporters promised Government support
14 October 2011
THE UK meat sector has a really good export story to tell and can continue to grow and flourish by working with the Government to break into new overseas markets and expand existing ones.
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Mervyn wins at Nantmel with Scott
October 14, 2011
THE last open trial in the South Wales calendar before the Christmas period was staged at Maesgelli, Nantmel. Mervyn Lewis and David Evans were successful.
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Milking herd
21 February 2012
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Miscanthus can provide a stable income
October 14, 2011
GROWERS looking to try energy crop miscanthus on their farms could expect returns of up to £1,000 per hectare (£400/acre) if crops are grown on reasonable land and with the necessary agronomic input at the start of their life.
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Mobile event guide: Welsh Dairy Show 2011
11 October 2011
MAKE sure you have all the information you need at your fingertips for the Welsh Dairy Show 2011.
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Models added to Foreman ATV range
19 October 2011
HONDA has added two models to its Foreman range of ATVs, with the TRX500FM (manual shift), and the TRX500FE (electric shift).
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Morrisons traditional beef goes on sale
18 October 2011
TRADITIONAL breed beef, specially fed and 21-day matured has gone on sale in Morrisons stores this week.
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National Park plans cause concern among farmers
11 October 2011
PLANS for a National Park in Northern Ireland have caused concerns among the farming community.
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New chairman for international veterinary board
11 October 2011
GALVmed, the Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines, has announed that Dr Shadrack Moephuli has become its new chairman.
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New CLA Game Fair director announced
14 October 2011
THE CLA Game Fair has appointed Andrew Crawford as its new director following the retirement of David Hough.
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New SDHI fungicide approved for use
October 14, 2011
THE latest SDHI cereal fungicide destined for the UK market has gained approval for use in time for next spring.
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New Zealand farm scholarship launched in memory of Devon farmer
14 October 2011
A SCHOLARSHIP which will allow students to live and work on a New Zealand dairy farm has been set up in memory of a dairy farmer.
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NFU and CLA 'disappointed' by CAP proposals
12 October 2011
THE NFU and the CLA have dubbed the CAP reform proposals ‘disappointing and a missed opportunity’.
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NFU demands answers from Defra on sheep database plans
13 October 2011
THE NFU livestock board is calling on Defra to clarify how it intends to move forward with a possible computerised sheep database.
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NFU poultry board considering protests at illegal imports
11 October 2011
NFU egg producer members are considering dockside demonstrations in the New Year in protest at the likely import of illegally produced eggs.
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NFU pushes for cap sugar regime extension
13 October 2011
THE NFU is pressing for an extension of the EU sugar regime beyond 2016, the cut off date proposed under this week’s CAP reform plans.
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NFU to name and shame retailers as growers suffer
12 October 2011
THE NFU is warning that it will ‘name and shame’ retailers its suspects of abusing their power over fruit and vegetable suppliers.
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NFUS president on what CAP reforms mean for Scotland
13 October 2011
NFUS chief Nigel Miller has spoken about what the CAP proposals mean for Scotland.
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Nidderdale Show, North Yorkshire, results
October 14, 2011
Results from the 2011 Nidderdale Show, North Yorkshire.
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Number of consumers buying Freedom Food doubles
10 October 2011
THE number of shoppers buying RSPCA Freedom Food products has doubled in the past four years, a new report by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) shows.
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Paice defends badger cull plans in fiery debate
18 October 2011
FARMING Minister Jim Paice has defended Government plans for a badger cull in the face of fierce criticism of the proposed policy from Opposition MPs.
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Paice: Badger cull will have greater impact than vaccination
14 October 2011
FARMING Minister Jim Paice has insisted culling badgers will have a ‘greater and swifter impact’ on controlling bovine TB than badger vaccination.
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Penistone Show, South Yorkshire, results
October 14, 2011
Results from the 2011 Penistone Show, South Yorkshire.
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Phoma spray threshold reached
October 14, 2011
ROTHAMSTED Research’s phoma leaf spot prediction service points to an average year for phoma infection in UK oilseed rape crops.
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Plans 'far from good' says CAP rapporteur
12 October 2011
THE European Commission’s draft reform of EU farming policy has drawn criticisms from European Socialist and Democrats, following its presentation today, (Wednesday, October 12).
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Polaris introduce Forest to Sportsman ATV range
19 October 2011
POLARIS has introduced a new ATV to its Sportsman line-up for next year.
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Potato event
20 February 2012
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Potato growers urged to take action on bruising
October 14, 2011
WITH dry weather exacerbating the risk of potato bruising at harvest (FG October 7), Potato Council is calling on growers to take a proactive stance and make quality assessments at all stages of harvesting, from lifting to store loading.
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Record EU cereals harvest forecast
10 October 2011
THE EU cereals harvest looks set to hit record levels this year, despite difficult weather conditions, according to the latest estimates.
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Rescue package for troubled Scottish wind turbine firm
13 October 2011
A RESCUE deal for collapsed wind turbine manufacturer Proven Energy is set to give the industry a major boost but will do nothing to solve the headache facing former customers, an energy expert said today.
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Restricted cattle make £1,244 at Holsworthy
October 14, 2011
TRADE was excellent at the October TB Restricted sale of cattle at Holsworthy.
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Romsey Show and Hampshire cattle championship results
October 14, 2011
Results from the 2011 Romsey Show, Hampshire.
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Royal Lady leads Angus herd dispersal at 11,000gns
October 14, 2011
A TOP price of 11,000gns was achieved at Carlisle for the 2008-born Wall Royal Lady at the dispersal of Neil Dobson’s The Wall Aberdeen-Angus herd from Newport, Shropshire.
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RPA reminds farmers about pig movement reporting
October 14, 2011
THE RPA has reminded pig keepers that changes to reporting of stock movements, which came into effect on October 1, 2011, now form part of their cross compliance obligations.Keepers are now able to report pig movements via a new online service provided by Bpex, which uploads directly onto the Animal Movement Licensing System.
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Rural business opportunity with Staffordshire County Council
October 14, 2011
A county council which has tended to develop its tenanted farms portfolio in a climate where some other authorities have sold off farms, said it was now looking for smallholding tenants capable of developing some form of diversification business on two vacant farms.
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SAC posts best profits in a decade
12 October 2011
SAC has achieved its best financial results for more than a decade, with growth across all areas and it is expanding south of the Scottish border and overseas.
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SAC warns against liver fluke complacency
October 14, 2011
DESPITE there being fewer cases of liver fluke in Scotland so far this year, compared to the same point in 2010, farmers are being warned not to become complacent.
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Scottish MEP praises CAP proposals
12 October 2011
AFTER a wave of criticism over the EU’s CAP reforms, SNP Alyn Smith has spoken out in favour of the proposals.
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Scottish sheepdog trial results – October 14
October 14, 2011
MANOR WATER (Judge, J. McRae, Edinburgh) Open (50 ran) 1, J. Hill (Heriot) Kim, 100/110; D. Wallace (Blyth Bridge) Spot, 96; 3, J. Menzies (Tulliemet) Baledmund Cher, 95; 4, J. McRobert (Tweedsmuir) Taff, 95; 5, J. Seton (Darvel) Glen, 96; 6, A. Jardine (Lockerbie) Spot, 92 Outbye.
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Sheep in field
22 February 2012
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Sheepdog trials diary – October 14
October 14, 2011
October 15. BAMFORD, Nursery, novice and beginner, Shatton, Bamford, Derbyshire, 9am start, enter on field, catering. YORKSHIRE, Nursery, Park House, Elslack, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3AT, 9.30am start, enter on field. RYEDALE, Nursery, Pilly Hall Farm, Easby, North Yorkshire, TS9 6JQ, 10am start, enter on field, noon rule applies.
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Showcasing the best of British livestock at Agri-Expo 2011
27 October 2011
WITH record livestock entries, more trade stands, exhibitions and demonstrations than ever before, tomorrow’s Agri-Expo promises to build on last year’s event, which attracted more than 600 livestock entries, 100 trade exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors.
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Simple organic system and breed switch bring savings
18 October 2011
THE Blakey brothers manage their own food security, relying on their home turf to finish their Lleyn flock and suckler beef herd. Wendy Short visits Northumberland to find out why their independence is reaping rewards.
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Soil testing kit initiative
October 14, 2011
Farmers in the South West are being offered a free soil testing kit as part of an initiative to provide advice on soil management.
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Solpoll 1 Geronimo leads at 6,200gns in new Hereford mart
October 14, 2011
THERE was increased commercial interest at last week’s Farmers Guardian-sponsored Hereford Society sale, held in the new livestock market at Hereford.
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Spelman pledges to work with UK regions on CAP reform
14 October 2011
CAROLINE Spelman has promised Defra Ministesr will work closely with their counterparts from the devolved regions to improve Brussels Common Agricultural Policy Reform plans.
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Spelman: CAP reforms plans taking farming backwards
13 October 2011
DEFRA Secretary Caroline Spelman has warned that European Commission’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms plans will take EU farming backwards.
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Successful year for equestrian team GBR
11 October 2011
Equestrian team GBR is riding high after chalking up a record-breaking tally of medals across all the disciplines at this year’s European Championships.
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Summary of CAP reform proposals
12 October 2011
EU Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos has finally unveiled his long-awaited and much-leaked CAP reform proposals.
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17 February 2012
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Swaledale lambs out to grass
15 February 2012
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The pace of change is set to continue at First Milk
October 14, 2011
Expansion, efficiency, cow health and welfare – and a serious need to encourage young people to remain in the industry – were in focus at First Milk’s AGM and conference in Kendal, Cumbria. Howard Walsh reports.
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Three key elements in optimising crop yields
October 14, 2011
New opportunities appear to be opening up for the energy crop miscanthus. Dominic Kilburn found out more at a meeting in Norfolk.
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Tough action needed on imported ‘illegal’ eggs
13 October 2011
PRIME Minister David Cameron has been urged to take tough action and ban UK imports of ‘illegal’ eggs from European battery hens from January 1, 2012 - or risk crippling the UK egg industry.
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Tregibby herd wins premier pedigree herd award
October 14, 2011
HOLSTEIN UK’s national herd competition, the premier pedigree herd award, has been won by the Wilson family’s Tregibby herd from Cardigan, West Wales.
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Trial reveals potential to reduce farm antibiotic use
October 14, 2011
THERE is potential to reduce farm antibiotic use in the treatment of mastitis, according to an independent trial.
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TV farming show gears up for third series
11 October 2011
CONTESTANTS from across Wales are taking part in this year’s Fferm Ffactor 2011 to become king of the countryside.
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Usk Show, Monmouthshire, results
October 14, 2011
Results from the 2011 Usk Show, Monmouthshire.
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Verity’s land fourth title in succession at Skipton
October 14, 2011
Roland and David Verity, Ramsgill, landed their fourth title in succession at the Masham Sheep Breeders Association gimmer lamb show at Skipton.
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Veterinary Excellence Tool
11 October 2011
NORBROOK has launched a new iPhone app designed to give veterinary professionals essential pharmaceutical product information.
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Vets dismiss 'unrealistic spin' on badger vaccination
13 October 2011
THE British Veterinary Association (BVA) has described claims that badger vaccination represents a viable alternative to culling as ‘unrealistic spin’.
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Watch again: Food versus fuel debate
14 October 2011
MORE research and development, clearer Government policy and the willingness to support GM is needed if the UK is to move forward with its biofuel production.
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Webber takes supreme honours at HOYS 2011
12 October 2011
IT was a second win in two years of the supreme horse title for producer Jayne Webber, but this year’s Horse of the Year show was not without its showing controversy.
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Welland Valley Samson tops South Devons at 4,400gns
October 14, 2011
Leading the bulls at the South Devon Society Sale at Bristol was Welland Valley Samson, a two-year-old by Erme Jerome from M.E. and T.E. Broome, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, which sold for 4,400gns to P.S. and A. P. Rowe, Menheniot, Cornwall.
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Welsh Black of the year award
October 14, 2011
With 85 points, four-year old Huw - bred and exhibited by Richard Hughes, Bodorgan, Anglesey - gained maximum points from eight shows.Einon Gwenno, which scored 70 points from eight shows, was bred by I. and A. Lewis, Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, and shown by their son, Carwyn.This two-year-old heifer had won eight first prizes, three champion female and four reserve champion female awards.
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Welsh Country lamb carcase winner
October 14, 2011
The winning carcase was a continental cross 20kg E3L lamb.To encourage the next generation of sheep farmers a prize was awarded for the best carcass entered by a young farmer. This was won by Alun Evans of Bodwrdin, Anglesey, for his 19.1kg E3L carcase.
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Welsh sheepdog trial results – October 14
October 14, 2011
CEREDIGION NURSERY, Coedperthu, Beulah (Judge M. Hemmings, Llanfynydd) Novice South Wales, 1, Gareth Davies (Llangeitho) Wmffre, 12; 2, Bert Evans (Bronant) Mirk, 13; 3, Gareth Davies, Tom, 17; 4, Martha Morgan (Tregaron) Shane, 18.
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Welshpool breeding sale tops £500
October 14, 2011
The pre-sale show champion at the Welshpool breeding sale achieved a top price of £500.
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William and Andrew Cowx: Expecting a visit from our local bank manager
October 14, 2011
What a difference a week makes. Last Friday we had lunch out in the garden, this week hail, wind and rain and low temperatures.
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13 October 2011
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