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 28th 2005
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Avian flu world briefs
October 28th 2005
Germany
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Beckett acts to reduce avian flu risk
October 28th 2005
A nationwide poultry register, the end of wild bird imports and a ban on all bird shows, markets, fairs and sales are measures confirmed by Defra Secretary Margaret Beckett in a bid to prevent avian influenza entering the UK.
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Beet growers face long battle over British Sugar prices
October 28th 2005
Suagr beet producers are gearing themselves up for a long and bruising battle with British Sugar over post-reform price levels.
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Biomass policy under fire
October 28th 2005
A report by the Government’s Biomass Task Force, headed up by Sir Ben Gill, has been labelled a ‘major disappointment’.
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Commercial sweetcorn reaps success
October 28th 2005
Commercially growing sweetcorn for human consumption in the North of England has proved successful for one Yorkshire grower this autumn.
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Customs control concerns
October 28th 2005
Margaret Beckett also addressed the issue of illegal entry of birds into the country in her statement to Commons on Wednesday.
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Ease the pain with new shearing device
October 28th 2005
You only learn by experience, or so the saying goes. However, during the younger stages of life the accumulation of experience can sometimes have harsh penalties many years down the line.
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EU modulation rates to double?
October 28th 2005
European Commission president Jose Barroso has suggested doubling the rate of EU modulation.
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French-built sprayer range aiming to claim slice of UK market
October 28th 2005
UK farmers could consider themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a new crop sprayer – the number of manufacturers and models is comprehensive, to say the least. But now there is another company to consider – Caruelle.
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Hopes of entering the US beef market collapse
October 28th 2005
Argentina may gain approval to enter the US beef market next year, but Brazil’s chances have collapsed following another outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Mato Grosso do Sul, the biggest beef producing state.
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Mix-up over tests
October 28th 2005
DEFRA came under fire this week after it emerged that its testing procedures have made it impossible to identify exactly which bird brought avian influenza to the UK.
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More power for the big artics
October 28th 2005
Tracked tractors might have grabbed all the recent attention, but articulated wheeled versions are now back in the limelight in the US following the launch of a new top end version from Buhler. What’s more, Case IH is clearly working on a more powerful STX tractor, and the first Agco Challenger articulated wheeled tractors are coming.
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New Holland to release next generation of TG tractors at Agritechnica
October 28th 2005
New Holland will use next month’s Agritechnica to unveil a model from the next generation of TG tractors. Featuring new Stage III engines, and a range of transmission options, the new models are known as the T8000 series.
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No risk from eggs
October 28th 2005
The European Food Safety Authority has confirmed there is no risk of humans contracting avian influenza through consumption of poultry and eggs.
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Peak performance of English apples and pears in a Celebration of British Fruit
October 28th 2005
More than 8,000 people found the English apple and pear growing industry alive and well when they visited The Celebration of British Fruit at Chatsworth House, in the Derbyshire Peak District at the weekend.
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Pipeline proves a blight for South Wales farmers
October 28th 2005
The peaceful village of Felindre, set high above the City of Swansea, is shaping up as the unlikely setting for a major stand-off over the proposed National Grid pipeline, which is due to take gas from Milford Haven to Gloucester and affect hundreds of farms along its route.
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Pork, apple and sage supper
October 28th 2005
Rosemary Pritchard of Bodhenlli Farm, Cerrigceinwen, Anglesey, has created this recipe. “It is a quick, easy and highly nutritious supper dish,” she says.
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Purpose-built market meets needs of farmers and locals
October 28th 2005
When the new Cirencester Market opens for business on November 1 at Fosse Farm, Gloucestershire, it will be a testament to the commitment of farmers in the area.
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Quality meat business expands
October 28th 2005
An investment in a new meat cutting and processing plant in the Otterburn hills of Northumberland will enable farmer Steve Ramshaw to further develop his own meat retailing business – as well as help fellow farmers keen to take advantage of the growing market for niche meat products.
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Reviving the fortunes of the humble bumblebee
October 28th 2005
The fortunes of the humble bumblebee are set to be revived with the establishment of over 1,000 hectares of new habitat under a new initiative led by Syngenta.
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Scottish Ploughing Championship
October 28th 2005
Winning is a Mitchell family tradition
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Traceability improving, but problems remain
October 28th 2005
Traceability of Brazilian cattle is improving according to Henry Lewis, former livestock export marketing manager at MLC.
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Ulster fact finding mission was not wanted in Brazil
October 28th 2005
The European Commission decision to ban imports of beef slaughtered after September 30 from the Sao Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul and Parana regions of Brazil was welcomed by Ulster Farmers’ Union president Campbell Tweed.
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We cannot compete on costs of production, we can compete on quality, traceability and guarantee of slaughter age
October 28th 2005
The competitiveness of South American beef production is overwhelming.