http://www.farminguk.com www.farminguk.com RSS news stories en-gb 22/03/2010 12:39:25 60 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Younger-farmers-needed-for-FUW-Pembrokeshire-Countryside-Award17925.asp Nominations are being invited for the Farmers’ Union of Wales Pembrokeshire branch’s ann... 19/03/2010 16:35:04 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Get-paid-to-save-energy17924.asp There has never been a better time for pig producers to save energy — and they can claim up to £20,0... 19/03/2010 16:25:24 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-AI-station-commissioned-in-Malta17923.asp A new AI station has been commissioned in Malta, using stock, expertise and equipment from Britain. ... 19/03/2010 14:22:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Kick-start-your-potatoes17922.asp Seven years of trials and commercial usage with the patented fertiliser additive Kicka has shown tha... 19/03/2010 06:15:19 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Integrating-cultural-and-chemical-control-in-carrots17921.asp With Sclerotinia being such a widespread and serious disease of carrots, growers are using complemen... 19/03/2010 06:06:22 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Assess-risk-and-take-out-an-insurance-policy-against-lodging-in-cereals17920.asp Cereal growers need to assess the risk their cereals crops are at from stem and root lodging and tak... 19/03/2010 06:03:30 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Costing-out-admixture-and-difficult-harvests-in-oilseed-rape17919.asp Weed control in oilseed rape this spring will not only rid the crop of direct competition, but often... 19/03/2010 05:58:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Cotswold-Farm-Park-lecture-at-Wittle-College17918.asp The Essex Agricultural Society welcomed celebrity TV presenter, Adam Henson for a guest lecture host... 18/03/2010 17:29:08 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-vision-for-National-Parks-welcomed17917.asp England’s National Park Authorities have today welcomed the publication of the revised Circula... 18/03/2010 17:26:41 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Game-farmers-and-gamekeepers-show-support-for-rearing-code-of-practice17916.asp Leading game farmers and game rearers have been voicing their support for the new code of practice f... 18/03/2010 17:25:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Novartis-Animal-Health-introduce-new-class-of-drench17915.asp Amino-Acetonitrile Derivatives (AADs) - which are effective against roundworms, including resistant ... 18/03/2010 17:24:30 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Suffolk-company-fined-after-worker-suffered-serious-injury17914.asp A Suffolk seed producer has been fined after a worker suffered serious injury when he fell while loa... 18/03/2010 17:23:34 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Huge-turnout-for-Severn-Valley-Discussion-Group17913.asp Seventy poultry farmers and tradespeople braved the snow for the Severn Valley Discussion Group&rsqu... 18/03/2010 17:21:35 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-feed-supplement-boosts-piglet-production17912.asp Following recognition under the UFAS feed approval scheme UK pig farmers now have access to a new pr... 18/03/2010 15:16:45 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Goose-eggs-on-target-for-Easter-despite-wintry-weather17911.asp The hard winter that has delayed the arrival of spring blossoms hasn’t held back mother goose ... 18/03/2010 13:15:24 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Strong-status-quo-retained-in-NFU-poultry-board-elections17910.asp The NFU held its poultry board elections this week to elect the national board chairman and vice cha... 17/03/2010 17:29:02 http://www.farminguk.com/news/CF-sees-U.S.-corn-prices-in-$3.50-$4-range-CEO17909.asp Fertilizer maker CF Industries expects U.S. corn prices to range from $3.50 to $4.00 a bushel for th... 17/03/2010 05:41:12 http://www.farminguk.com/news/U.S.-food-prices-seen-up-4-5-percent17908.asp U.S. consumers can expect to pay 4 to 5 percent more for food by late this year than at the end of 2... 17/03/2010 05:40:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/CAP-2013-discussions-must-have-future-of-productive-agriculture-at-its-heart17907.asp The NFU will set out its stall for the reform of the Common Agriculture Policy during a hearing of t... 17/03/2010 05:28:55 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Clearer-food-labelling-moves-a-step-closer-after-EU-vote17906.asp Clear country of origin food labelling has moved a step closer after sustained NFU lobbying in Bruss... 17/03/2010 05:28:31 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Rising-oilseed-rape-price-signifies-a-good-time-to-sell17905.asp Since the middle of January 2010, the MATIF market price for oilseed rape has been steadily increasi... 17/03/2010 04:59:08 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Tree-planting-can-aid-farms-as-well-as-planet17904.asp The farming and forestry sectors are getting together to agree how best to tackle climate change. ... 17/03/2010 04:55:09 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Beef-sector-in-danger-of-mincing-itself-to-death17903.asp The beef sector is in danger of mincing itself to death, according to the National Beef Association.... 16/03/2010 11:08:23 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-approval-for-Signum-in-vining-and-combining-peas17902.asp The protectant and systemic fungicide Signum has gained approval for use in vining peas and combinin... 13/03/2010 11:07:27 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Ive-got-nothing-to-wear!!-Alpaca-fear-leads-to-new-lines17901.asp After owning alpacas for nearly five years and my herd now standing at 30 animals it is a shocking f... 12/03/2010 11:06:35 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Businessman-ordered-to-pay-Pound3.25m-and-jailed-over-egg-labelling-scandal17900.asp The sentencing of a businessman jailed for his part in a multi-million pound egg fraud sends out a s... 11/03/2010 15:49:21 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Prison-sentence-for-Heart-of-England-egg-fraudster17899.asp The so called "Heart of England Eggs fraud trial" has been concluded today at Worcester Crown Court.... 11/03/2010 14:44:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-editor-for-BCPCs-The-Pesticide-Manual17898.asp After 17 years as editor of BCPC’s flagship publications, The Pesticide Manual (fifteenth edit... 11/03/2010 13:53:44 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Shift-in-wool-price-long-overdue17897.asp "Wool producers can expect an increase in their wool cheques this year, with the demand for woo... 11/03/2010 12:04:20 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Get-the-upper-crust-with-slurry17896.asp Allowing a crust to form on a slurry lagoon or tank is a cost-free method of reducing emissions whil... 11/03/2010 10:27:24 http://www.farminguk.com/news/How-to-get-the-best-from-the-GAI-tool-in-rape-this-year17895.asp Oilseed rape crops are coming through the cold winter conditions and many are past the midway point ... 10/03/2010 18:41:06 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Ministers-approve-201011-levies17894.asp Levy rates to be charged to farmers, growers and processors by the Agriculture and Horticulture Deve... 10/03/2010 08:37:49 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Bullish-trade-for-store-cattle-at-Bishops-Castle17893.asp Auctioneers Halls reported a "bullish" trade at a successful sale of store cattle at Bisho... 10/03/2010 08:34:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Highest-Auction-Price-For-15-Years-As-Wool-Sales-Cancelled17892.asp The vigorous demand for wool, coupled with limited supply, which has sent prices to 113p a kilo in r... 10/03/2010 08:33:15 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Cold-Control-meats-high-expectations-at-Newlyn-Farm17891.asp Cold Control, the award winning air-conditioning and refrigeration specialists, were the preferred c... 08/03/2010 10:23:10 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Wheat-Bulb-fly-egg-hatch-well-underway-time-for-action17889.asp This weeks Pestwatch report, which is the last this season, indicates that egg-hatch for Wheat Bulb ... 08/03/2010 07:39:49 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Grocery-ombudsman-vote-is-major-progress,-says-FUW17888.asp Ynys Môn (Anglesey) MP Albert Owen’s Private Member’s Bill calling for the appointment o... 05/03/2010 16:29:15 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-welcomes-assembly-report-on-climate-change17887.asp A suggestion that dairy cows and some beef cattle be permanently housed so the methane gas they prod... 05/03/2010 16:27:59 http://www.farminguk.com/news/EU-say-no-to-Polish-cage-ban-delay17886.asp EU agriculture ministers have rejected a request from Poland to delay the implementation of the ban ... 05/03/2010 10:44:41 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Spring-oilseed-rape-provides-a-good-late-drilling-option17884.asp Spring oilseed rape could provide a valuable option for farmers who may not normally grow the crop b... 05/03/2010 10:42:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Chairman-and-vice-chairman-re-elected-to-NFU-Sugar-Board17883.asp NFU Sugar Board chairman William Martin and vice chairman Nick Wells have both been re-elected to th... 04/03/2010 16:23:12 http://www.farminguk.com/news/EU-say-no-to-Polish-request-for-cage-ban-delay17885.asp EU agriculture ministers have rejected a request from Poland to delay the implementation of the ban ... 04/03/2010 16:19:23 http://www.farminguk.com/news/HSBC-appoints-new-head-of-agriculture17882.asp HSBC Agriculture, the dedicated farming division of HSBC Bank plc, has appointed Allan Wilkinson as ... 04/03/2010 16:18:28 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Demand-for-Dexter-beef-grows17881.asp Whilst national outlook for beef prices in 2010 are looking firm, the Dexter cattle society are look... 04/03/2010 16:16:17 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Scottish-farmers-and-hauliers-say-No-to-more-EU-red-tape17880.asp Angry Scottish farmers and hauliers have voiced their unanimous opposition to more red tape from Bru... 04/03/2010 16:15:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Basildon-tractor-operations-celebrates-phenomenal-awards-success-with-two-special-edition-Blue-Power-tractors17879.asp To celebrate its T7070 Auto Command™ winning the prestigious 2010 Tractor of the Year® as well as th... 04/03/2010 15:42:16 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Threat-to-rural-life-as-more-young-quit-the-countryside17878.asp The Government will be told today (Thursday 4 March) that the long-term future of the countryside is... 04/03/2010 15:25:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Fundraising-clay-shoot-to-help-Green-Shoots-grow17877.asp Shooters will have a chance to do their bit for conservation – by taking part in a fundraising clay ... 04/03/2010 15:24:44 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Base-rate-to-remain-at-0.5percent-until-201117876.asp With the Bank of England again deciding to keep base rate at an all time low of 0.5%, many economist... 04/03/2010 15:23:35 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-tipping-mechanism-Making-sure-all-fully-emptied17875.asp A new design of tipping mechanism that ensures boxes and bags are fully emptied is introduced by Ton... 04/03/2010 14:31:58 http://www.farminguk.com/news/English-pig-herd-grows17874.asp The English pig herd has grown by four per cent over the last year according to the latest figures r... 04/03/2010 08:21:28 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Biofuels-trials-project-shows-the-way-for-locally-grown-crops17873.asp The agronomy and crop protection specialist Agrovista UK Limited is pleased to announce the latest i... 04/03/2010 08:20:13 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Statutory-plastic-producer-levy-proposals-are-five-years-too-late-says-NFU-Cymru17872.asp NFU Cymru says that proposals by the Welsh Assembly Government, the Scottish Government and DEFRA on... 04/03/2010 08:19:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Statutory-plastic-producer-levy-proposals-are-five-years-too-late-says-NFU-Cymru17871.asp NFU Cymru says that proposals by the Welsh Assembly Government, the Scottish Government and DEFRA on... 04/03/2010 08:11:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Out-wintering-pads-a-viable-option-for-some,-concludes-research17870.asp Out-wintering pads (OWPs) offer a sustainable alternative to out-wintering livestock on grassland an... 04/03/2010 08:10:07 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Farmers-urged-to-make-sure-theyre-ready-for-the-General-Election17869.asp Good planning might help you prepare for the season ahead, but you also need to plan in advance if y... 04/03/2010 08:08:48 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Woodfuel-seminar-shows-where-theres-wood,-theres-brass17868.asp A FREE event later this month aims to offer an insight into the emerging market for fuel that grows ... 04/03/2010 08:06:27 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Planning-approved-for-52-new-holiday-lodges-in-Tavistock,-Devon17867.asp Permission has been granted for 52 new holiday lodges at Tavistock, near Dartmoor National Park in D... 04/03/2010 08:05:17 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Glastir-a-cause-for-concern17866.asp Concerns raised by NFU Cymru about Glastir have today been echoed by the conclusions of the National... 04/03/2010 08:03:10 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-group-backs-local-MP-over-supermarket-ombudsman-bid-in-parliament17865.asp A delegation of Farmers’ Union of Wales officers and members will attend a parliamentary recep... 03/03/2010 16:47:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-welcomes-AMs-report-on-Glastir17864.asp The Farmers’ Union of Wales today welcomed the conclusions of the Assembly’s rural devel... 03/03/2010 13:04:22 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-demands-improved-rural-services17863.asp The Wales Rural Observatory’s report on "Deep Rural Localities" and many of the comm... 03/03/2010 12:55:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-Actara-in-furrow-treatment-targets-early-aphid-activity17862.asp A revolutionary new in-furrow application of Actara insecticide at the time of planting could give s... 03/03/2010 12:06:09 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Fisher-German-promote-renewable-energy-to-over-2000-farmers-and-landowners17861.asp Fisher German is at the forefront of a major drive to inform farmers and landowners of their options... 03/03/2010 11:46:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Skipton-agricultural-showcase-a-resounding-success17860.asp Skipton’s second bi-annual Spring show of agricultural machinery, equipment, and animal health... 01/03/2010 17:16:13 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Amistar-for-season-long-green-growth-in-potatoes17859.asp Controlling soil pathogens at the time of potato planting can help encourage faster crop establishme... 26/02/2010 16:26:36 http://www.farminguk.com/news/First-ever-National-All-Breeds-Show-welcomed-by-the-industry17858.asp Last week’s National All Breeds Show came to a fitting finale when the prestigious interbreed ... 26/02/2010 10:31:19 http://www.farminguk.com/news/American-Market-Welcomes-Wool-and-Wool-Project-says-Wool-Board-CEO17857.asp The British Wool Marketing Board (the Wool Board) attended the leading North American flooring show ... 26/02/2010 10:29:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/New-Holland-Agriculture-announces-Tier-4A-solutions17856.asp As the Clean Energy Leader, New Holland has been pioneering the use of biodiesel in agricultural mac... 26/02/2010 10:29:11 http://www.farminguk.com/news/CLA-praises-50-year-plan-to-revolutionise-UK-land-use17855.asp The CLA has praised a new report which takes a strategic look at the future of UK land use over the ... 26/02/2010 10:16:12 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Slimmers-get-the-Eggs-Factor17854.asp Thousands of slimmers will be egged on to cook up their best efforts this Easter as British Lion egg... 26/02/2010 10:13:55 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Higher-rate-Retro-targets-tough-weeds17853.asp A new approval for the contact herbicide Retro will enable potato growers to use up to 4.0 l/ha this... 25/02/2010 20:18:01 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Green-recovery-to-yield-more-from-small-oilseed-rape17852.asp Oilseed rape crops held back by the persistent cold conditions will need all possible help now to pu... 25/02/2010 20:13:58 http://www.farminguk.com/news/BackRow-gives-residuals-that-extra-push17850.asp Potato growers are juggling with fewer herbicides and lower dose rates, yet they still need to remov... 25/02/2010 17:17:03 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Further-growth-for-Peak-Choice-Farmers-Co-operative17849.asp Peak Choice, the Peak District beef and lamb farmer owned co-operative inspired by HRH The Prince of... 25/02/2010 15:17:16 http://www.farminguk.com/news/NFU-applauds-less-red-tape-and-reduced-costs-in-scheme-for-pig-and-poultry-producers17848.asp The NFU and the Environment Agency have launched a new initiative to cut red tape and reduce costs f... 25/02/2010 08:50:02 http://www.farminguk.com/news/All-in,-all-out-too-hot-or-too-cold17847.asp Batch production — the all-in, all-out management method for finishing pigs — is placing increasing ... 24/02/2010 16:32:07 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Label-expansion-for-persistent-pyrethroid,-Sumi-Alpha17846.asp Interfarm UK Ltd is pleased to announce that, as part of its planned label expansion, its esfenvaler... 23/02/2010 16:17:03 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Egg-producer-engages-with-Welsh-rugby-stars-to-launch-The-Full-Team17845.asp Freedom Eggs, the specialist free-range egg company based in South Wales, has joined together with t... 23/02/2010 16:13:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-urges-members-to-give-Glastir-feedback17844.asp Welsh farmers are being encouraged by the Farmers’ Union of Wales to provide feedback about th... 23/02/2010 16:02:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Governments-complex-certification-scheme-stops-windturbines-turning17843.asp With only a month left until a new Government cash incentive looks set to boost the uptake of green ... 23/02/2010 14:37:23 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Increase-in-Wheat-Bulb-fly-egg-hatch-and-first-plant-invasion-detected17842.asp This weeks Pestwatch report indicates that egg-hatch for Wheat Bulb fly is increasing in Cambridgesh... 23/02/2010 13:26:11 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Soil-moisture-sensors-help-researchers-to-grow-strawberries-with-less-water17841.asp East Malling Research (EMR) is an independent research, development and consultancy organisation tha... 22/02/2010 13:45:04 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Hoggets-sell-for-up-to-Pound90-a-head-at-first-sale-of-the-season17840.asp The first of a series of weekly Thursday night sales of hoggets at Shrewsbury Auction Centre was hel... 22/02/2010 13:19:59 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Bayer-CropScience-and-Farming-Countryside-Education-(FACE)-are-looking-for-the-best-in-Farming-Education17839.asp The hunt is on for the best farmers in the UK when it comes to educating children and young adults a... 22/02/2010 13:13:42 http://www.farminguk.com/news/NFU-Cymru-Welcomes-Farm-Income-Figures17837.asp NFU Cymru has today welcomed figures published by the Welsh Assembly Government which show an increa... 18/02/2010 15:02:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Rural-watchdog-urges-councils-to-involve-communities-in-public-spending-decisions17836.asp Trials of a new way of involving local people in public spending decisions have been so successful t... 18/02/2010 13:35:10 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Green-light-for-AHDB-green-office-on-Stoneleigh-Park17835.asp The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s plan to build an extremely energy efficie... 18/02/2010 13:33:52 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Countrywide-announces-expansion-into-game-and-shooting-sector17834.asp An expansion into the game and shooting sector is announced today by Countrywide, the UK’s lea... 18/02/2010 12:37:39 http://www.farminguk.com/news/FUW-website-to-ease-farm-waste-headaches17833.asp The Farmers’ Union of Wales has linked up with Environment Agency Wales to help Welsh farmers ... 18/02/2010 12:25:12 http://www.farminguk.com/news/BCPC-stimulates-multi-pronged-approach-to-the-Crop-Protection-Crunch17832.asp Despite lobbying and efforts by UK politicians, EU Pesticide legislation (EC 1107/2009) – which ... 17/02/2010 18:15:47 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Assembly-Group-told-Glastir-scheme-must-be-delayed17831.asp The Farmers’ Union of Wales has told Welsh Assembly Rural Development Sub-Committee members th... 17/02/2010 16:13:14 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Discovery-of-the-nutrient-mining-machine-in-plants17830.asp Scientists from the John Innes Centre and the University of Oxford have discovered which genes contr... 17/02/2010 12:49:49 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Last-call-for-agricultural-star-apprentices-and-their-employers17829.asp Outstanding Agricultural apprentices and their employers are being urged to enter the Apprenticeship... 17/02/2010 12:40:33 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Top-political-line-up-will-spark-food-and-farming-debate-at-NFU-conference17828.asp Delivering Farming’s Future will challenge the main political parties’ long-term commitm... 17/02/2010 12:40:09 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Freedom-Food-announces-record-number-of-animals-reared-to-RSPCA-standards17827.asp British shoppers are standing firm by animal welfare in 2010 as Freedom Food today reported a record... 17/02/2010 09:55:37 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Farmer-takes-fight-to-High-Court17826.asp A farmer is set to take Cumbrian Trading Standards to the highest court in the land in a bid to over... 16/02/2010 17:34:53 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Stowey-Court-Farm-Shop-opens-at-Cricketer-Farm17825.asp Stowey Court Farm Shop, based at the home of award-winning cheesemakers, Cricketer Farm in Nether St... 16/02/2010 16:02:51 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Festival-of-Farming-Cancelled17824.asp The Society of Ploughmen have announced that the planned "Festival of Farming" has been ca... 16/02/2010 16:02:14 http://www.farminguk.com/news/Scots-Tory-MEP-to-address-animal-transportation-issue-in-Highlands17823.asp Scots Tory MEP Struan Stevenson is to host a special meeting for farmers and hauliers angry about th... 16/02/2010 16:01:21