News

 
21-05-2013 14:36 PM | Machinery and Spares Comment
Contractor reduces combine harvester width with Michelin
Abbey Farm Contractors Limited, a Lincolnshire-based agricultural contractor, has reduced the track width of its John Deere combine harvester by 600mm...
21-05-2013 14:19 PM | Arable Comment
Former Monsanto employee put in charge of GMO papers
Just months after a study was published showing that two Monsanto products, a genetically modified (GM) maize and Roundup herbicide, damaged the healt...
21-05-2013 14:14 PM | Dairy Comment
Dairy code must be given time to work - Williams
Ceredigion's Welsh Liberal Democrat MP Mark Williams, a member of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee, has welcomed today's publication of the Committe...
21-05-2013 14:10 PM | News Comment
Union encouraged by land reform interim report
The NFU said it was 'encouraged' by the interim report produced by the Land Reform Review Group (LRRG)for land management and opportunities for local ...
21-05-2013 14:05 PM | Arable Comment
Spring oats offer good opportunity at £180/tonne
Historically oats have suffered in the shadow of wheat and barley, this has changed however as the market is expanding for human consumption and to so...
21-05-2013 13:55 PM | News Comment
Princess Royal to visit Cheshire County Show
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal has accepted a role as President of this year’s Cheshire County Show. The Princess will visit the Tabley Show...
21-05-2013 13:49 PM | Arable Comment
Breakfast cereal makers need to 'think beyond the bowl'
Breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day, but in the US, the battle over what to eat and where has never been greater. According t...
21-05-2013 13:45 PM | Cattle Comment
South Devon cattle breeders celebrate at National Show
More than 100 South Devon cattle put on a stunning display at the breed’s National Show last week. Hosted by the Devon County Show this year, the N...
21-05-2013 11:22 AM | Dairy Comment
Voluntary Code of Practice report welcomed by NFU
NFU Cymru has welcomed a report published today by the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee following its inquiry last autumn in to the voluntary ...
21-05-2013 11:18 AM | Shows and Events Comment
Difficult conditions prove challenging for students at Cereals 2013
The difficult weather conditions over the winter and spring have proved challenging for the six teams of students managing winter barley plots at the...
21-05-2013 11:13 AM | News Comment
Defra and DECC review EU action on climate change
Businesses and organisations are being asked for their views on European Union policies to find out whether being a part of the EU helps or hinders th...
21-05-2013 10:41 AM | Animal Health Comment
Schmallenberg vaccine ready for use this summer
UK farmers will be the first in the EU with access to a vaccine to help protect sheep and cattle against birth defects caused by the Schmallenberg Vir...

Latest Forum Threads

21-05-2013 13:37 PM) |by The Editor
Contractor reduces combine harvester width with Michelin
Contractor reduces combine harvester width with Michelin
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Former Monsanto employee put in charge of GMO papers
Former Monsanto employee put in charge of GMO papers
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Dairy code must be given time to work - Williams
Dairy code must be given time to work - Williams

Agricultural News from Around the World

 
21-05-2013 09:45 AM
Chinese PM vows to open up markets to India
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Tuesday to open up domestic markets to Indian businesses and narrow a gaping trade deficit between the ...
21-05-2013 09:44 AM
China meat issue 'urgent'
Federated Farmers says it's absolutely vital the issue with meat exports into China is resolved urgently. The Government says it's working to sort ...
21-05-2013 09:43 AM
Vaccine for Schmallenberg virus 'available this summer'
A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets. The virus, which emerged in the Netherlan...
21-05-2013 09:42 AM
Dublin Airport grass used to help farmers
More than 200 acres of grass at Dublin Airport is being cut and given to Irish farmers to help tackle the Republic's severe shortage of animal fodder....
21-05-2013 09:40 AM
Gov't discusses farming as TPP trade talks await
The government held its first ministerial meeting Tuesday on strengthening the agriculture and fisheries sector ahead of Japan's entry into the Trans-...
21-05-2013 09:37 AM
US pesticide makers seek answers as bee losses sting
Monsanto Co is hosting a "Bee Summit." Bayer AG is breaking ground on a "Bee Care Center." And Sygenta AG is funding grants for research into the acce...
21-05-2013 09:33 AM
New schmallenberg vaccine given go-ahead
A vaccine targeting the Schmallenberg virus (SBV), which can cause serious deformities in new-born lambs and calves, has been given the go-ahead. T...
21-05-2013 09:32 AM
Legislation may be needed to protect dairy farmers
A voluntary code to protect farmers from cuts to milk prices is the best option, but the industry must adhere to it, according to a report published b...
21-05-2013 09:30 AM
Could Drones Revolutionize Agriculture?
The word "drone" tends to conjure up images of planes that kill terrorists or of creepy surveillance tools. But tiny drone airplanes made of foam m...

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Recruitment

 
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
Area Sales Manager - Yorkshire
AREA SALES MANAGER - YorkshireOur Client is a successful merchant, supplying essential farm inputs to farmers throughout England, Wales and Scotland....
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
UK Technical Sales Representative - Fertiliser - Home Based
A leading Global Company seeks a technically qualified professional to develop the sales of their expanding fertiliser inputs. These products include ...
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
European Sales Manager - Agricultural Machinery - West Midlands
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading manufacturer and exporter of agricultural equipment based in the UK but with overseas subsidiaries. ...
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
Trainee Area Manager - UK
Our Client is a successful merchant, supplying essential farm inputs to farmers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.They are currently looking for ...
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
Area Sales-Agricultural Machinery & Livestock Equipment - East and South East of England
Our client is a long-established, well respected and successful supplier of farm livestock machinery and equipment. An exciting career opportunity ha...
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
Nutrition Sales Specialist - Home-based
Nutrition Sales Specialist - Home-based As a result of increased growth within the UK, combined with significant recent investments, our client is see...
21-05-2013 14:19 PM
Sales Specialist (Potential Trainee) - West UK
Sales Specialist (Potential Trainee) - West UK Our client is a dynamic and innovative European company at the forefront of animal nutrition. It spec...
21-05-2013 14:18 PM
ACCOUNT MANAGERS/TRAINEE SALES - YORKSHIRE
We are seeking an Account Manager or Trainee for an office based sales opportunity in Yorkshire to work in close association with the Sales Manager, C...
21-05-2013 14:18 PM
COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT / GRADUATE TRAINEE - AGRICULTURAL MERCHANT - NORTH YORKSHIRE
A well established and reputable Agricultural Business serving farmers in Yorkshire and the North of England is currently seeking a Commercial Assista...
21-05-2013 14:18 PM
Agricultural Business Consultant - North East England
On behalf of a well known and prestigious client we are now actively seeking an ambitious Agricultural Business Consultant or Rural Surveyor or an exp...

Knowledge Centre

 
13-05-2013 | Reports
SEPRA Market Report - 10th May 2013
SEPRA Market Report - 10th May 2013
10-05-2013 | Reports
Chesterton Humberts Landplan
In my introduction to the last edition of Landplan, I wrote about the impact of the disastrous 2012 harvest and the effects that the wet summer had ha...
09-05-2013 | Reports
SEPRA Market Report for 26th April 2013
SEPRA Market Report for 26th April 2013
08-05-2013 | Reports
Rabo on Renewables Q2: Strong signals of support c...
The continued slow pace of new investments in renewable energy around the world seen in Q1 this year, masks some strong signals of support according t...
30-04-2013 | Reports
SEPRA Market Report - 26/04/2013
Prices / not good news ,after 14 months we have had to reduce the SEPRA prices, it is not over supply of home produced eggs, it is simply lack of dema...
30-04-2013 | Reports
Commitment of Traders Report - 30th April 2013
The S&P Agri Index fell 2.1% as speculator selling countered industry and index fund buying; For US markets non-commercials increased their net sh...
26-04-2013 | Ezines and Brochures
SCOPS launches regional Nematodirus warning system
The rapid increase in temperatures in recent days is expected to result in a mass, synchronised hatch of Nematodirus larvae. To help sheep producers a...
25-04-2013 | Reports
Schmallenberg virus – updated testing results
This table includes additional serology results provided by laboratories at Liverpool University and Scotland’s Rural College. Although results ...
23-04-2013 | Reports
Rabobank Commitment of Traders Report
The S&P Agri Index rose 0.2% as managed money’s net long position in agri commodities rose by 45,993 contracts to 105,576 contracts. CME...
16-04-2013 | Reports
Commitment of Traders Report - 16th April 2013
The S&P Agri Index rose 0.9% despite managed money’s net long position in agri commodities falling to the lowest level on record. It was red...

Agricultural Shows and Events

 
23-05-2013 | Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Beef Expo 2013
The National Beef Association (NBA) has announced that Beef Expo 2013 will be held on Thursday, May 23, with the usual farm tours and other activities...
24-05-2013 | Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Ballymena Show
Agricultural Show with horses, cattle, sheep, poultry. Home Industries and floral art. Various traders including; machinery, crafts, information and a...
25-05-2013 | Redbourn, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire County Showground
The Hertfordshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1801. We own 70 acres of land situated just 300m from Junction 9 of the M1 at Redbourn, Hertfords...
25-05-2013 | Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex
Heathfield Show
One day Agricultural Show- one of the largest in the Southeast. Emphasis is on Agriculture, Livestock and Horses. With Trade Stands, displays & Countr...
25-05-2013 | Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cothi Bridge Show
Agricultural Show with classes for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, companion Dog Show, Craft Displays and Ladies section, various Trade Stands and more...

Videos

Featured Shows

Cereals 2013
Cereals is the leading technical event for the UK arable industry with over 64ha of stands and live demonstrations.
Livestock Event 2013
The Livestock Event, organised by RABDF Events Ltd s the leading event for the UK livestock sector.
Pig and Poultry LIVE 2013
Bringing together the pig, poultry meat and egg sectors to debate the issues most important to the industry.
The Great Yorkshire Show 2013
England's premier agricultural show, The Great Yorkshire Show, takes place on Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 July, 2013.

Markets

21-05-2013 09:05 AM
Chicago Reports
20/05/13 -- Soycomplex: The same old theme of very tight old crop stocks supported the nears, w...
20-05-2013 19:05 PM
EU Reports
20/05/13 -- EU grains slid to fresh 11-month lows in thin trade due to public holidays in sever...
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15-05-2013 02:33 PM | by Jonas
Mr Stuart Agnew should read more. The EFSA report recommending bans was based on expert review of dozens of scientific papers - many applauded for bei...
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GARC is a wonderful example of enabling and empowering a whole community and to meet and improve their own health situation. It certainly deserves a "...
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It's the weather stupid. Cold long winters drastically reduce early flowering a disaster or bees. Some beekeepers are reducing honey collection as an ...
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Don't blame the farmers in the UK? Were the level headed beekeepers in this country? We understand agriculture? Worked hand in hand for many years? O...
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There is only one sure way to reduce or possibly eliminate horse meat mixing and that is to abolish horse slaughter from Canada and Mexico.. While the...
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Properties

 
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40 acre Country Estate with Farmhouse, Gite, Pool, Lake & Stables in South West France
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