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                    <title> <![CDATA[ New feed handling brochure ]]></title>
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                    Suffolk-based pig equipment specialists, Quality Equipment, has produced a new brochure on feed handling systems. It provides pig farmers with a wealth of information on all types of kit needed to transport feed around the farm and to the pigs.

This includes everything from simple troughs and hoppers, fabricated in both plastic and metal, to tote bins and the augers and conveyors needed to fill them.  

Useful information is also included on the company’s successful Transition and Sprintoma...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-feed-handling-brochure_25562.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 15:27:39</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Researchers collaborate on unique cow monitoring system ]]></title>
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                    COWTrack is the name of a new research project between livestock researchers at Aarhus University and logistics and integratorvirksomheden Lyngsoe Systems, which is based in Aars. The project was helped along financially as COWTrack in late 2012 had committed 9.5 million. from DKK Green Development and Demonstration Programme in Natural Business Authority.

Together, the parties have just embarked on the project, which is scheduled to culminate in a system for monitoring cows based on so-calle...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Researchers-collaborate-on-unique-cow-monitoring-system_25561.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 15:19:36</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Tong Peal set to showcase at the Royal Highland Show ]]></title>
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                    Tong Peal Engineering, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable handling and sorting equipment, will once again be on Avenue Q in the Agricultural Area at the Royal Highland Show 2013, to showcase a number of products from its 2013 range. 

With a number of technically advanced additions to the 2013 range, including Tong Peal’s Blue Inverter Technology and Auto-Touch HMI touch screen control, the company is dedicated to providing the vegetable handling industry with new ways to ...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Tong-Peal-set-to-showcase-at-the-Royal-Highland-Show_25560.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 15:02:12</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ British produce display at Chelsea Flower Show gets gold ]]></title>
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                    Chelsea Flower Show judges and visitors alike have praised the NFU and Waitrose’s new display aimed at giving people the chance to walk through a tunnel of world-class British produce – which has won a gold medal in the process and a Best in Show nomination.
 
It was a 17th consecutive gold medal for award-winning designer Penny Riley, and the display is also one of five to be nominated for the prestigious Best in Show award for exhibitors in the Great Pavilion. 

Mrs Riley decided on a new ...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/British-produce-display-at-Chelsea-Flower-Show-gets-gold_25559.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:56:24</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Food Standards Agency announces board appointments ]]></title>
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                    The Food Standards Agency has announced the appointment of Roland Salmon to its Board and as Chair of the Welsh Food Advisory Committee; the reappointment of Henrietta Campbell to the Board and as Chair of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee for a second term, and the extension of Sue Atkinson’s contract to the end of December 2013.

Dr Salmon’s appointment was made by Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health and Social Services in the Wesh Government. 

He will serve an initial three...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Food-Standards-Agency-announces-board-appointments_25558.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:45:23</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Consider application technique with T2 fungicide ]]></title>
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                    Paying attention to spraying technique with a T2 fungicide could help growers better protect the yield potential of this year’s winter wheat crops, says a leading application specialist. An important point, he says, could be to make the most of available spray windows to ensure crops are protected on time.

According to Syngenta application specialist Tom Robinson, being just a day late with a T2 fungicide can mean crops lose 0.07 t/ha in yield – or nearly 0.5 t/ha if spraying is delayed by a ...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Consider-application-technique-with-T2-fungicide_25557.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:40:08</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Contractor reduces combine harvester width with Michelin ]]></title>
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                    Abbey Farm Contractors Limited, a Lincolnshire-based agricultural contractor, has reduced the track width of its John Deere combine harvester by 600mm after retrofitting a set of Michelin CerexBib tyres featuring patented Ultraflex technology.

Director Nick Wade had previously specified a set of Michelin Ultraflex XeoBib tyres as original equipment on a new self-propelled sprayer, and took the decision to replace the existing MegaXBib fitments on his combine with tyres featuring the same uniq...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Contractor-reduces-combine-harvester-width-with-Michelin_25556.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:36:45</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Former Monsanto employee put in charge of GMO papers ]]></title>
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                    Just months after a study was published showing that two Monsanto products, a genetically modified (GM) maize and Roundup herbicide, damaged the health of rats, the journal that published the study appointed a former Monsanto scientist to decide which papers on GM foods and crops should be published, a new article has revealed.

In early 2013 Richard E. Goodman, a former Monsanto researcher with close ties to the biotech industry, joined the senior editorial staff of FCT. Goodman was given the...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Former-Monsanto-employee-put-in-charge-of-GMO-papers_25555.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:19:51</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Dairy code must be given time to work - Williams ]]></title>
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                    Ceredigion's Welsh Liberal Democrat MP Mark Williams, a member of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee, has welcomed today's publication of the Committee’s Report entitled ‘The Voluntary Code of Practice in the dairy sector’.

The Report states that the voluntary code must be allowed to work, but if the dairy industry does not see any improvements, the Government must be prepared to legislate in order to protect the dairy industry in Wales.

The Committee undertook the Inquiry following the mi...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Dairy-code-must-be-given-time-to-work-Williams_25554.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:14:44</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Union encouraged by land reform interim report ]]></title>
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                    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 communities.

The report has a strong focus on community ownership with useful points on access.  It also acknowledges that identifying solutions to land tenure issues are best addressed by Scotland’s existing Tenant Farming Forum (TFF).

Commenting on the report, NFU Scotland Chief Executive Scott Walker said: “The report recognises that there...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Union-encouraged-by-land-reform-interim-report_25553.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:10:03</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Spring oats offer good opportunity at £180/tonne ]]></title>
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                    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 some degree as a high energy animal feed – and the difficulties with winter sowings has further improved the opportunities from spring oats.

Emma Martin, independent agronomist with Crop Advisors based in Hampshire, works with a grower who has already benefitted from growing spring oats under contract, having done so now for three years: “Last har...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Spring-oats-offer-good-opportunity-at-180-tonne_25552.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 14:05:36</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Princess Royal to visit Cheshire County Show ]]></title>
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                    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 Showground for the second day of the two-day event on Wednesday, June 19th.

Tony Garnett, Chairman of the Cheshire Show, said: “We are thrilled to announce HRH the Princess Royal as president of this year’s Cheshire County Show and it will be an honour and delight to welcome her to the event in our 175th anniversary year.

“The Princess is well kn...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Princess-Royal-to-visit-Cheshire-County-Show_25551.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 13:55:13</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Breakfast cereal makers need to 'think beyond the bowl' ]]></title>
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                    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 to a new report from Rabobank, consumers are increasingly overlooking the cereal bowl in favour of other options. 

Five key trends are behind this American breakfast revolution. Despite the challenge from alternative options, Rabobank believes there is still strong potential for the US cereal market. The report explores various strategies open to...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Breakfast-cereal-makers-need-to-think-beyond-the-bowl-_25550.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 13:49:04</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ South Devon cattle breeders celebrate at National Show ]]></title>
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                    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 National Show attracted exhibitors from as far afield as Leicestershire and Staffordshire, making the competition stronger than ever. 

“The quality of the cattle was superb,” said Caroline Poultney, secretary of the South Devon Herd Book Society. “Each National Show raises the bar, and this year’s showcase was the best yet.”

Known as the Gentl...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/South-Devon-cattle-breeders-celebrate-at-National-Show_25549.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 13:45:02</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Voluntary Code of Practice report welcomed by NFU ]]></title>
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                    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 code of practice in the dairy sector.

Deputy President, Stephen James said, “The message we gave to the Committee in our evidence was simply that the events of last summer had to be a turning point. The decision of processors to slash milk prices last year attracted a huge amount of interest and led to headline news.

“We are still though in a...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Voluntary-Code-of-Practice-report-welcomed-by-NFU_25548.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 11:22:45</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Difficult conditions prove challenging for students at Cereals 2013 ]]></title>
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                    The  difficult weather conditions over the winter and spring have proved challenging for the six teams of students managing winter barley plots at the Cereals site in Boothby Graffoe for the 2013 Cereals Challenge. 

However, all teams are confident that their recommendations will encourage the crops to grow, stay healthy, and hopefully win the Challenge for them!

The Cereals Challenge now in its fourth year, is a joint initiative between Hutchinsons and Velcourt, and aims to encourage a ne...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Difficult-conditions-prove-challenging-for-students-at-Cereals-2013_25547.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 11:18:14</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Defra and DECC review EU action on climate change ]]></title>
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                    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 their work on the environment and climate change.

In the first review of its kind, Defra and DECC have launched a consultation into EU action on the environment and climate change to ask how businesses, experts and individuals feel they impact on the UK. Charities, think tanks and businesses will have an opportunity to put forward their views.

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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 11:13:02</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Schmallenberg vaccine ready for use this summer ]]></title>
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                    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 Virus (SBV).

Today the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued the veterinary pharmaceutical company MSD Animal Health, a licence to provide the new 'Bovilis SBV' vaccine.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) warmly welcomed the announcement that a vaccine is now available.

Commenting, Peter Jones, President of the BVA, said: “G...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Schmallenberg-vaccine-ready-for-use-this-summer_25545.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 10:41:05</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ First Branson tractor sold in the UK ]]></title>
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                    Joe Gathercole has been in farming since 1976 and reckons his new Branson 4520R compact tractor is "the best compact tractor I've ever used."

He took delivery of the first 47hp Branson model sold in the UK, last October and has worked through the winter with it during some testing weather conditions. 

"We grow everything here," says Joe (52) of Littleport near Ely, Cambridgeshire. "On this smallholding we grow potatoes, carrots, cauliflowers, cabbages and beans and the amount of cultivatio...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/First-Branson-tractor-sold-in-the-UK_25544.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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                   <Createddate> 21/05/2013 10:35:13</Createddate>
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                    <title> <![CDATA[ Share your welfare stories to attract consumer support, farmers told ]]></title>
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                    Britain’s pig and poultry producers must be braver in talking about what happens on their farms if consumers are to be driven to buy more high-welfare, home-grown food.

A distinguished panel of experts at Pig & Poultry LIVE, the innovative conference tackling the key issues affecting the sectors, said consumers had mixed understanding of what animal welfare really meant. And if shopping habits were to change, perceptions of animal welfare on British farms needed to improve.

Addressing an a...<br /><a href='http://www.farminguk.com/news/Share-your-welfare-stories-to-attract-consumer-support-farmers-told_25543.html'>Continue Reading</a>
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