http://www.farminguk.com www.farminguk.com RSS news stories en-gb 04/02/2012 23:29:18 60 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Thompson-tip-Slap-dash-slap-marking_22743.html We still see numerous farm reports where slap-markings are recorded by the abattoir or by BPHS (Brit... 03/02/2012 13:56:30 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Record-year-for-Polaris_22742.html Polaris Industries Inc. has reported a record fourth quarter and a record net income year of $227.6 ... 03/02/2012 13:28:16 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Lords-debate-innovation-in-EU-agriculture_22741.html On Monday 6 February, the House of Lords will debate innovation in EU agriculture following findings... 03/02/2012 12:03:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Unfounded-drive-for-new-mycotoxin-rules-leaves-UK-farmers-at-risk_22740.html The NFU has called for EU legislators to think very carefully before approving rules which could see... 03/02/2012 11:55:49 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Fertiliser-Market-Report-3rd-February-2012_22739.html UREA In Europe, the market still remains relatively unchanged. Overall, the Urea market is stable a... 03/02/2012 11:49:55 http://www.farminguk.com/news/British-seed-potato-producers-gear-up-for-Fruit-Logistica_22738.html After a busy export season in 2011, the British seed potato industry is set to reach new heights in ... 03/02/2012 11:47:41 http://www.farminguk.com/news/First-manufacturer-wins-certificate-of-compliance_22737.html The UK market leader in conveyor belting, Habasit Rossi, has become the first manufacturer to receiv... 03/02/2012 11:44:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Market-Report-3rd-February-2012_22736.html GRAIN MARKETS - Jonathan Lane, Trading Manager WHEAT The Argentine government confirms it will n... 03/02/2012 11:43:34 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Positive-future-for-livestock-farmers_22734.html "Everyone aspires to eat red meat, it is the protein of choice and we as farmers have an obligation ... 03/02/2012 09:40:24 http://www.farminguk.com/news/John-Deere-Graduation-celebration_22733.html A total of 28 young service technicians recently graduated from the John Deere Ag Tech and Turf Tech... 03/02/2012 09:09:17 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Ceredigion-farmer-at-the-helm-of-new-FUW-committee_22732.html Ceredigion farmer Maelgwyn Davies was today elected the new chairman of the Farmers’ Union of Wale... 02/02/2012 16:59:43 http://www.farminguk.com/news/LEAF-Marque-farmer-gets-the-nation-buzzing_22731.html LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Marque farmer, Duncan Farrington has achieved national recogn... 02/02/2012 16:31:42 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Property-owners-urged-to-take-advantage-of-higher-solar-rates_22730.html It now seems likely that the lower Feed-in Tariff (FIT) rates for Solar PV that were proposed to tak... 02/02/2012 16:28:49 http://www.farminguk.com/news/AB-Vista-recruits-in-two-continents_22729.html The AB Vista South Asia office is starting 2012 with a new addition to bolster its team, whilst the ... 02/02/2012 16:28:03 http://www.farminguk.com/news/EU-agricultural-policy-could-be-rsquo;obsoletersquo;-say-Lords_22728.html Proposed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy 'show a lack of ambition' and must go... 02/02/2012 16:24:40 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Non-cage-eggs-over-50percent-for-first-time_22727.html The latest figures released by Defra show that in 2011 51 per cent of Class A eggs were laid by hens... 02/02/2012 16:20:42 http://www.farminguk.com/news/AtlasFarm-advisor-wins-Animal-Health-award_22726.html Emilie Wix, a Livestock and Animal Health Specialist with AtlasFram Group, the UK's leading fa... 02/02/2012 16:18:38 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Green-farm-subsidies-unworkable-rural-lawyer_22725.html A rural legal expert has criticised 'seriously flawed' EU proposals to dramatically alte... 02/02/2012 16:16:58 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Poultry-environmental-impact-study-notches-up-another-gear_22724.html The environmental impact of different broiler and egg production systems is set to come under the sp... 02/02/2012 16:15:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Uralchems-production-exceeds-5m-tonnes-in-2011_22722.html URALCHEM OJSC announces operating results for the year 2011. The production volume of URALCHEM holdi... 02/02/2012 15:29:56 http://www.farminguk.com/news/The-new-next-generation-policy-forum-elects-Welsh-Chairman_22721.html The NFU's Next Generation Policy Forum (NGPF) has elected William Lawrence, from Pembrokeshire... 02/02/2012 13:33:11 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Agrovista-announces-expansion_22720.html Agrovista UK Ltd, an agronomy specialist, crop protection and horticultural product distributor has ... 02/02/2012 13:31:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/NFU-welcomes-CAP-reform-report_22719.html NFU Cymru has welcomed the key findings and recommendations of the National Assembly's Environ... 02/02/2012 13:30:32 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Do-we-face-a-future-of-more-expensive-meals_22718.html The era of ever-decreasing food prices has come to an end, according to leading figures in agricultu... 02/02/2012 13:28:05 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Prioskolie-goes-for-high-accuracy-packing-of-poultry-pieces_22717.html The Meyn-Ishida alliance has completed the installation of a chicken processing and packing plant in... 02/02/2012 13:22:50 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Coastal-grains-relies-on-BDC-systems-for-grain-drying_22716.html Coastal Grains, the UK's second largest co-operative grain store, has once again turned to BDC... 02/02/2012 13:15:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-welcomes-new-Glastir-review_22715.html The Farmers' Union of Wales today welcomed deputy agriculture minister Alun Davies's com... 02/02/2012 12:39:29 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Award-winning-enterprise-quot;the-peoplersquo;s-supermarketquot;-looks-for-first-store-in-Wales_22714.html The UK's most famous and successful member-owned and run social enterprise, The People's... 02/02/2012 07:45:32 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Food-Production-can-help-UK-Economic-Growth_22713.html The UK, at present, is less than 60% self-sufficient in food but with a growing population, estimate... 02/02/2012 07:45:02 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Seed-certification-database-to-be-showcased-at-World-Potato-Congress_22712.html Scottish seed producers will soon be able to view seed certification data in real time from 2012, th... 02/02/2012 07:44:42 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Land-management-should-feature-in-flood-defence-policy_22711.html Government policy on flood defence does not recognise agriculture, food production and land manageme... 01/02/2012 14:41:17 http://www.farminguk.com/news/ADAS-uses-new-approach-to-attract-recruits_22710.html Jill Bamford, ADAS Group HR Director explains how ADAS has successfully recruited new staff and appr... 01/02/2012 14:39:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Wheat-Bulb-fly-egg-hatch-progressing-rapidly_22709.html This weeks Dow AgroSciences Pestwatch report shows that egg-hatch is progressing in East Anglia, par... 01/02/2012 12:56:06 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-welcomes-red-tape-cuts-report_22708.html Farmers' Union of Wales president Emyr Jones today welcomed the Welsh Government's “Wo... 01/02/2012 11:54:11 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Welsh-sheep-liver-condemnations-due-to-fluke_22707.html Sheep liver condemnations at a leading Welsh abattoir due to fluke are nearly three times that of it... 01/02/2012 11:49:57 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Next-Generation-Policy-Forum-elects-first-chairman_22706.html The NFU's Next Generation Policy Forum (NGPF) has elected William Lawrence to serve as its fir... 01/02/2012 11:49:24 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Plan-for-farmers-to-help-combat-climate-change_22705.html Farmers have been told they can help to mitigate the potential effects of climate change by adopting... 01/02/2012 11:48:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Underinvestment-in-flood-infrastructure-unacceptable_22704.html The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) believes that significant le... 01/02/2012 11:48:11 http://www.farminguk.com/news/CLA-and-NFU-broker-deal-for-landowners-on-HS2-route_22703.html Landowners and occupiers affected by the High Speed Two rail line from London to the Midlands and No... 01/02/2012 11:47:36 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Artist-gains-inspiration-down-on-the-farm_22702.html Looking into the eyes of an 1,800 pound Highland Cow is not the easiest thing to do when he's ... 01/02/2012 09:19:05 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Growers-in-the-east-may-need-to-consider-a-pre-T0-spray_22701.html The high rust pressure currently being seen in crops across the eastern counties is causing concern ... 01/02/2012 09:16:06 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-community-challenge-aims-to-jump-start-energy-projects_22700.html Community energy projects will receive a Ł1m jump-start today, with the launch of an innovative new ... 01/02/2012 09:14:18 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Delivery-will-be-key-on-Working-Smarter-Report_22699.html NFU Cymru has welcomed today's publication by the Welsh Government of the Working Smarter repo... 01/02/2012 09:13:28 http://www.farminguk.com/news/More-EID-reforms-needed,-say-UK-farming-unions_22698.html Further reform of sheep EID regulations is desperately needed to help farmers already struggling to ... 31/01/2012 16:44:21 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Electricity-access-rsquo;insufficientrsquo;-in-developing-countries_22697.html Despite massive gains in global access to electricity over the last two decades, governments and dev... 31/01/2012 16:41:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/MSD-Animal-Health-headquarter-in-New-Jersey,-US_22696.html MSD Animal Health, known as Merck Animal Health in the United States and Canada, today announced tha... 31/01/2012 16:40:56 http://www.farminguk.com/news/SAC-and-UWS-Launch-New-Riverside-Campus_22695.html SAC and University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have officially launched their new '81 millio... 31/01/2012 16:40:08 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Plant-science-critical-to-planet-under-pressure_22694.html UN experts have called for a transformation of the global economy, based on an 'evergreen revo... 31/01/2012 16:39:46 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Five-a-day-design-wins-cookery-demonstration_22692.html Following the success of previous Christmas poster competitions, the FSA in Scotland invited all pri... 31/01/2012 16:37:21 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Soil-and-water-experts-line-up-for-practical-event_22691.html Soil fertility and tillage systems, controlled traffic farming, abstraction licensing issues and imp... 31/01/2012 16:36:32 http://www.farminguk.com/news/NFU-pays-tribute-to-former-President-Butler_22690.html Sir Richard Butler, President of the NFU from 1979 to 1986, died at the weekend at the age of 83. ... 31/01/2012 16:35:38 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Red-Tractor-announces-the-nationrsquo;s-youngest-Sunday-Lunch-Hero!_22689.html After weeks of searching the nation for a Sunday lunch hero, Red Tractor is pleased to announce the ... 31/01/2012 12:18:20 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Silence-speaks-a-thousand-words_22688.html More than seven months on from the decision made by the Environment Minister, John Griffiths, to rev... 31/01/2012 10:40:58 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Call-for-new-laws-to-tackle-irresponsible-dog-owners_22687.html NFU Cymru is calling for Government action as sheep worrying and potential health problems resulting... 31/01/2012 10:40:07 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Excellent-pyroxsulam-performance-this-season_22686.html Applications of Dow AgroSciences pyroxsulam-based products in autumn 2011 are already starting to pa... 31/01/2012 07:39:21 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Farmers-flock-to-fertility-event_22685.html Over a 100 farmers and industry representatives from across South and Mid-Wales benefited from hands... 31/01/2012 07:38:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Kuhn-on-road-to-greater-delivery-capabilities_22684.html Kuhn Farm Machinery has improved its delivery and demonstration capability for its UK dealer network... 30/01/2012 13:59:16 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Focus-on-growing-farm-businesses_22683.html Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead is set to meet with innovative farmers as the National Farm... 30/01/2012 13:58:18 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Law-firm-Willans-appoints-new-rural-affairs-lawyer_22682.html Gloucestershire law firm Willans LLP has boosted its capability with the appointment of specialist r... 30/01/2012 13:55:24 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Food-crops-damaged-by-pollution-crossing-continents_22680.html Man-made air pollution from North America causes Europe to lose 1.2 million tonnes of wheat a year, ... 30/01/2012 11:08:26 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Mansion-Tax-concept-fraught-with-anomalies-say-rural-advisors_22679.html Leading rural advisors Saffery Champness, chartered accountants, and Smiths Gore, land agents and ch... 30/01/2012 10:38:39 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Forestry-boost-for-new-entrants-to-farming_22678.html New entrants to farming are being offered the chance to lease part-time 'starter farm' u... 30/01/2012 10:37:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Storing-apples-and-pears-for-months-ahead_22677.html Improved top fruit storage technology has extended the availability of fruit in the domestic market ... 29/01/2012 15:29:34 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Farming-and-Science-Working-Together_22676.html 'Although science has had a bad name at times within the farming industry I think we need scie... 27/01/2012 17:56:15 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Union-rsquo;disappointedrsquo;-with-ministerrsquo;s-EID-announcement_22675.html NFU Cymru is surprised and disappointed that the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Alun Davies, has t... 27/01/2012 17:55:07 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Potato-Congress-speaker-Haverkort-outlines-developments-for-2012_22674.html This year's World Potato Congress, to be held in Edinburgh in May and organised by Potato Coun... 27/01/2012 17:54:22 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Fertiliser-Market-Report-27th-January-2012_22673.html UREA In Europe, the Urea situation remains unchanged. In Southern European countries like Spain, fa... 27/01/2012 17:53:02 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Biggest-ever-NBA-Beef-Expo-will-include-top-farm-tours_22672.html Plans for the National Beef Association's renowned Beef Expo ' held this year at the Thr... 27/01/2012 17:52:36 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Market-Report-27th-January-2012_22671.html GRAIN MARKETS - Jonathan Lane, Trading Manager WHEAT IGC raises forecast for global 2011 wheat a... 27/01/2012 17:51:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Spring-Pulses-may-be-winner_22670.html While growers of winter beans last year saw yields and margins plummet, spring crops were far more r... 27/01/2012 17:49:06 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Action-on-scrap-metal-good-news-for-farming_22669.html New legislation that will make it harder for people to sell stolen metal is good news for the farmin... 27/01/2012 17:48:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Banbury-rural-consultants-expand_22668.html A well established firm of Banbury chartered surveyors is going from strength to strength as they ex... 27/01/2012 11:55:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Chartered-Surveyors-Denton-Clark-and-Fisher-German-merge-their-business_22667.html Fisher German, a national firm of chartered surveyors are joining forces with leading Chester charte... 27/01/2012 11:50:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/UK-Government-loses-Feed-in-Tariff-appeal_22666.html The Court of Appeal has rejected the Governments appeal against a High Court decision that it unlawf... 27/01/2012 11:40:38 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Natural-Englandrsquo;s-coastal-access-plan-rsquo;unnecessaryrsquo;_22665.html The CLA today said the Government's plan to boost access along the coastal path at Dorset... 26/01/2012 16:17:26 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Government-moves-on-scrap-metal-theft-following-CLA-campaign_22664.html The Government today announced its intention to change the law to clamp down on scrap metal theft in... 26/01/2012 16:15:54 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-discuss-CAP-concerns-with-MEPs-in-Brussels_22663.html The Farmhouse Breakfast Week function held at the European Parliament by the Farmers’ Union of Wal... 26/01/2012 16:10:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Farm-income-forecasts-a-mixed-bag-NFU_22662.html New government figures confirming a strong year for the farming industry are welcome, but the contin... 26/01/2012 14:44:04 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Climate-change-offers-opportunities-for-farmers,-says-CLA_22661.html The CLA has said the Government's first ever Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) published t... 26/01/2012 14:43:22 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Finest-Fayre-on-Show-at-Scotlandrsquo;s-speciality-food-show_22660.html Scotland's Speciality Food Show closed on Tuesday with visitors encouraged by the range and qu... 26/01/2012 14:41:40 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-insurance-backs-Farmers-Yak-Attack_22659.html The Farmers' Union of Wales insurance services arm is sponsoring two Ceredigion farmers on an ... 26/01/2012 12:57:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Climate-change-offers-opportunities-for-farmers-and-land-managers_22658.html The CLA has said the Government's first ever Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) published today will help land-based... 26/01/2012 12:22:00 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Bean-exports-underline-strong-demand_22657.html Demand from the middle east for UK-grown human consumption beans continues as MV Navin Kestrel loads... 26/01/2012 12:11:28 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Better-vaccines-for-humans-and-animals-needed_22656.html Researchers at the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) and collaborators at the Jenner Institute, Univ... 26/01/2012 12:10:21 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Media-task-force-direction-should-deliver-results-for-growers_22655.html The horticultural sector as a whole should benefit following 'positive' moves by a Gover... 26/01/2012 12:08:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Two-Worcestershire-farms-to-be-sold-at-auction_22654.html Two Worcestershire farms are planned to go under the hammer at a public auction in Kidderminster in ... 26/01/2012 12:07:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/20,000hp-of-Case-Quadtracs-pull-together-for-causes_22653.html A world record attempt to have 'the most Quadtracs cultivating in one field' is being on... 25/01/2012 18:27:10 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Create-a-great-idea-and-bag-Pound1,000-with-ABN-award_22652.html Open to anyone with an idea for adding greater value to the British pig and poultry industry, the AB... 25/01/2012 18:24:56 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Enforcement-essential-to-EU-welfare-success-Vets_22651.html The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has broadly welcomed the European Commission's new An... 25/01/2012 18:24:11 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Organic-Beef-Company-Turns-to-Fodder-for-Solutions_22650.html An innovative Organic Beef company from Munster, the Dingle Dexter Beef Company have turned to a new... 25/01/2012 16:51:30 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Patent-protection-granted-for-unique-post-driver-design_22649.html A unique combination of adjustments on Bryce Suma Profi post drivers has been granted patent protect... 25/01/2012 14:43:20 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-WARNS-FARMERS-TO-BE-SBV-VIGILANT_22648.html THE newly-elected chairman of the FUW's animal health committee has urged Welsh farmers to be ... 25/01/2012 14:20:04 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Making-sure-the-food-we-grow-is-good-enough-to-eat_22647.html Producing enough food to feed the world's growing population is becoming a major concern. But ... 25/01/2012 13:34:57 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Livestock-board-chairman-steps-down-after-4-years_22646.html Outgoing NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh believes the industry is more optimistic n... 25/01/2012 13:34:06 http://www.farminguk.com/news/NFU-signs-new-farm-safety-charter-for-Wales_22645.html NFU Cymru has today signed up to a new Farm Health and Safety Charter for Wales to help raise awaren... 25/01/2012 13:32:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Step-up-rsquo;vigilancersquo;-after-new-virus-detected-in-England_22644.html The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for heightened vigilance following ... 25/01/2012 13:31:52 http://www.farminguk.com/news/PIC-opens-UKrsquo;s-first-gene-transfer-centre_22642.html Pig breeding company PIC UK has opened a world-class GT Centre of Excellence which is thought to be ... 25/01/2012 11:07:42 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Midlands-farmers-receive-expert-support_22640.html Farmers in the East Midlands have welcomed the creation of a panel of agricultural experts which has... 25/01/2012 10:50:12 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Top-UK-beef-farmer-to-speak-at-Welsh-meetings_22639.html The National Beef Association (NBA) has teamed up with Farming Connect to offer four meetings in Wal... 25/01/2012 10:48:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/2011-saw-UK-business-insolvencies-increase_22637.html The Insolvency Index from Experian, the global information services company, today revealed that the... 25/01/2012 07:25:25