News

 
17-06-2013 18:07 PM | Animal Health Comment
Member states back banned farming practices, say welfare groups
With financial backing of Member States in the European Union - international banks and credit agencies are investing in agricultural companies that f...
17-06-2013 13:43 PM | News Comment
Morecambe Bay tractor expedition raises £4000 for charity
A cavalcade of 19 vintage red and grey tractors completed a crossing of the treacherous sands at Morecambe Bay and raised over £4000 for the charity D...
17-06-2013 13:32 PM | Arable Comment
New Incentive OSR delivers highest oil content and yield
With a gross output 108% of control, DSV’s new Oilseed Rape variety Incentive is the top performing hybrid with the highest overall oil content in the...
17-06-2013 13:28 PM | Finance Comment
NFU urges red tape rollback to boost 4G roll-out
The government have been urged to streamline the planning process for new telecoms infrastructure to boost rural businesses and safeguard farmers and ...
17-06-2013 09:33 AM | Arable Comment
Bale silage quality can be improved
With the silage season underway, two independent surveys carried out across 300 livestock farms in the UK and Sweden reveal silage management practice...
17-06-2013 09:21 AM | Market Reports Comment
Increased volatility in the global urea market remains
Calum Findlay Gleadell’s Fertiliser Manager, comments on fertiliser markets. Urea The increased volatility in the global urea market remains, du...
17-06-2013 09:16 AM | News Comment
Wheat: UK remains the only 'black spot' in an improving EU outlook
David Sheppard, Gleadell’s Managing Director, comments on the wheat market. Wheat - USDA reports corn crop is now 95% planted against 100% last ...
14-06-2013 17:14 PM | Arable Comment
Grain Market Report - 14th June 2013
Soycomplex The soybean market closed sharply lower for a second day, adding to yesterday's losses. Nearby beans bore the brunt as longs scrambled t...
14-06-2013 15:12 PM | Market Reports Comment
Protect OSR from late Sclerotinia infection
Oilseed rape crops are not yet safe from the yield robbing scourge of Sclerotinia, warns Jon West, Senior Plant Pathologist at Rothamsted Research. Ne...
14-06-2013 15:08 PM | Arable Comment
Industry-wide commitment has made the best of harvest 2012
An industry-wide commitment to work together matching supply and demand and placing the right crop in the right home has delivered the best possible o...
14-06-2013 14:47 PM | News Comment
Government must end dog welfare problem, says gamekeepers
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) has urged government to stop procrastinating over tail docking, with a leading vet claiming the ban on dock...
14-06-2013 14:42 PM | Dairy Comment
Dairy products recalled in Devon
Dunn's Dairy of Beacon View Farm, Devon, has recalled all date codes of its milk and cream products because of possible cross contamination of milk an...

Agricultural News from Around the World

 
17-06-2013 09:03 AM
Agricultural earnings increased by N759bn in 2012
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) has proved a success yieldin...
17-06-2013 09:02 AM
GMO wheat found in Oregon was isolated incident
While the reaction from trading partners was immediate with a significant impact on markets and Monsanto opponents did not miss an opportunity to crow...
17-06-2013 09:01 AM
Grass-fed beef raises the stakes
Grass-fed beef was the standout performer in this year's Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show branded beef competition. Wingham Beef Exports' Mannin...
17-06-2013 09:00 AM
Livestock industry in tatters
A combination of increasing animal feed prices and stagnant livestock costs is having a significant impact on Cypriot farmers. The island’s long-es...
17-06-2013 08:58 AM
China embarking on vast programme of urbanization
China is pushing ahead with a sweeping plan to move 250 million rural residents into newly constructed towns and cities over the next dozen years — a ...
17-06-2013 08:56 AM
Milk money: Farm bill could hinge on dairy vote
Approval of a massive farm bill — and the cost of a gallon of milk — could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this...
17-06-2013 08:55 AM
Farmers welcome changes to NSW land clearing laws
Farmers in New South Wales have welcomed changes to the state's land clearing laws. Deputy Premier, Andrew Stoner announced changes to the Native V...
17-06-2013 08:52 AM
Monsoon shows a positive sign for agriculture yields
Monsoons have just set in and the state has already recorded a rainfall of 159.2mm- a positive sign as the figure is over 222% more than the month's a...
17-06-2013 08:51 AM
Crisis looms large in agriculture sector
The new banking protocol prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India for the cooperative sector is feared to bring agriculture lending to a complete halt ...

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Recruitment

 
17-06-2013 12:50 PM
POULTRY AREA MANAGER - EAST
ARE YOU AN EXCELLENT PEOPLE MANAGER? DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE POULTRY INDUSTRY ? De Lacy Executive has been retained by a poultry farming client ...
17-06-2013 12:01 PM
Agriculture livestock worker, Hungerford
A position has arisen for a part time livestock person to work with pigs on an indoor high health staus unit. The hours are saturday and monday 6.00am...
17-06-2013 11:54 AM
Stockman
Ovibreed For the next generation Ovibreed Ltd is a company specialising in Embryo Transfer and Artificial Insemination in sheep, based in Southwes...
17-06-2013 11:51 AM
Tractor driver/Harvest worker
Experienced tractor driver to harvest crops. Reliability is essential due to client base. Must be able to work as part of a team ensuring all health a...
17-06-2013 11:48 AM
Skilled Tractor Driver
An experienced operator is required to undertake the key tasks on this high quality silt land farm in South Lincolnshire. The 1,000 acre farm grows ...
17-06-2013 11:44 AM
Farm Commodity Trader
An excellent opportunity with a national agricultural merchant has arisen for an on-farm commodity trader. Dealing mainly with seed, ag-chem and grain...
17-06-2013 11:40 AM
Apprentice Wind Turbine Technicians (M/F)
Your tasks: Our Wind Technicians are working as part of a small team, dedicated to specific onshore and offshore wind farms. You will learn to carry o...
17-06-2013 11:36 AM
General Farm Workers, Knutsford
P/T General Farm Worker required for owners of Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm on their main holding. Weekends and some weekdays. Stock and tractor work...
17-06-2013 11:33 AM
Tractor Driver, Petersfield
TRACTOR DRIVER/ GENERAL LABOURER Required. Some mechanical knowledge would be an advantage. Must have clean driving licence and own transport to ...
17-06-2013 11:30 AM
Farm Manager - Buckinghamshire
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Broiler Farm Manager on our busy farm in Wing. Duties include the responsibility for the day to day ...

Knowledge Centre

 
12-06-2013 | Reports
Evidence of GMO harm in pig study
GM-fed females had on average a 25% heavier uterus than non-GM-fed females, a possible indicator of disease that requires further investigation. Also,...
11-06-2013 | General Farming
Milk production figures released – May
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has received details from milk purchasers of the amount of milk produced for delivery in May 2013. The United Kingdom ...
06-06-2013 | General Farming
Feeding the Future
Innovation requirements for primary food production in the UK to 2030. This document is the result of UK primary producers coming together to identify...
05-06-2013 | Reports
Blowfly report
A new survey amongst the UK and Ireland’s sheep producing community has highlighted the blowfly strike season could be getting longer.  ...
05-06-2013 | Reports
Poultry Highlights
Poultry Highlights is written by the NFU Poultry Team on a  weekly basis. Please remember to quote the NFU as the source of the information if th...
05-06-2013 | Reports
Poultry Business Bulletin
Market  intelligence this week, has indicated that the egg market has firmed up a touch. This is down to the early flock depletions which have be...
01-06-2013 | General Farming
Launch of Survey Results - NSA
Results from the Farming Against Wormer Resistance (FAWR) survey (created by Novartis Animal Health and supported by NSA and SCOPS) have given valuabl...
30-05-2013 | Reports
Rabobank Poultry Quarterly 2013 Q2
A new report from Rabobank finds that the positive outlook for the global poultry industry is highly dependent on the continuation of several trends. ...
29-05-2013 | Reports
EFSA assesses risks to bees from fipronil
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to perform a risk assessment for the active substance fipronil and prov...
27-05-2013 | General Farming
Processing of meats and cardiovascular risk: time ...
Dietary guidelines emphasize selecting lean (low-fat) meats to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol, but growing evidence suggests that health effects...

Agricultural Shows and Events

 
18-06-2013 | Knutsford, Cheshire
Cheshire County Show
The Cheshire County Show saw record number of visitors with crowds reaching more than 80,000 over the two days, as well as fantastic numbers of cattle...
19-06-2013 | Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Show
The tradition of the county show is still as strong as ever in Lincolnshire, offering a fantastic and diverse range of activities and entertainment fo...
20-06-2013 | Ingliston, Edinburgh
Royal Highland Show
With over 187,000 visitors and 1000 trade stands in 2010 this is Scotland’s premier outdoor Agricultural event. We host the largest display of Agricu...
21-06-2013 | The South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex
South of England Dressage Group Show
South of England Dressage Group Please contact Ms Sally Andrews on 01293 862092 / 07775 560472
22-06-2013 | Dunorlan Park Events Field, off Bayhall Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Tunbridge Wells Town & Country Show
We return to the lovely Dunorlan Park in the heart of Tunbridge Wells for our 3rd annual Family Country Show with all day entertainment including bird...

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Featured Shows

CropTec 2013
CropTec- the UK’s only arable farming event focused on helping farmers develop profitable and sustainable farming.
Lamma 2014
The UK’s largest farm machinery, equipment and agricultural services show. Held in January each year, LAMMA regularly attracts up to 40,000 farmers.
Livestock Event 2013
The Livestock Event, organised by RABDF Events Ltd s the leading event for the UK livestock sector.
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

15-06-2013 11:20 AM
Chicago Reports
14/06/13 -- Soycomplex: Beans closed mixed with old crop higher and new crop lower. Old crop re...
17-06-2013 19:20 PM
EU Reports
17/06/13 -- EU grains slumped to new lows once more as Jul 13 London wheat finished the day GBP...
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Recent Comments

17-06-2013 04:41 PM | by DPC.
At the head of the convoy was mastermind of the event, 81-year old retired Massey Ferguson employee Bob Dickman driving his 1954 Ferguson TEF 20 fitte...
Comment made on Morecambe Bay tractor expedition ra...
17-06-2013 01:53 PM | by Nick
Weird isn't it that the NFU and Defra are stating that the majority of people either back the cull or don't have any opinion... And yet, reading the c...
Comment made on Freedom Food repeats badger cull wa...
16-06-2013 02:56 PM | by ADA
I believe veterinary statistics show that there are more work related LEG injuries to dogs than tail injuries. Any injury is distressing for the dog....
Comment made on Government must end dog welfare pro...
16-06-2013 06:35 AM | by John
Bovine tb will never be eradcated until a work able cattle is used Its a long well know about disease it's in cattle probably before man ever domest...
Comment made on Badger cull 'will not stop TB in ca...
15-06-2013 09:20 PM | by Julia Michell
"a comprehensive suite of measures " oh dear, you know what you are dealing with when someone describes killing like this...
Comment made on Freedom Food repeats badger cull wa...

Properties

 
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14-06-2013 10:54 AM | Lincolnshire £395,000.00
Sleaford Road, Beckingham
Sleaford Road, Beckingham
Highfield Farm is situated in an open rural position approximately 5 miles ...
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Shroton, Blandford Forum
Shroton, Blandford Forum
An attached cottage forming part of a unique conservation development in an...
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Clenston Road, Winterborne Stickland
Clenston Road, Winterborne Stickland
A delightful spacious detached bungalow, sitting in a plot of approximately...
 
 
 

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Balwen Sheep For Sale
17-06-2013 14:32 PM | Hertfordshire £200.00
Storage for rent, Borehamwood
40ft x 40ft, undercover, open front ended,storage available for rent.
17-06-2013 14:25 PM | Gwynedd £1,200.00
Pedigree welsh black bull calf
Highest quality blood lines, father sold for £17500 at Dolgellau , Wales 20...
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saxony duck for sale
8 months old apricot duck
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Hatching Eggs, Chicks and older birds available in Gold Lace, Silver Lace, ...

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Blackmore Farm
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High Dalton Hall Cottage
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Situated on a working family hill farm in an elevated position overlooking ...
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Lyston Villa
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Sue Sayce welcomes you to Lyston Villa Bed and Breakfast. A charming sto...

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