Articles by Date : January 02 2006 - January 08 2006
Chantenay carrot makes a come back
A traditional, tasty variety of carrot is making inroads into the British market again after nearly disappearing more
(07 January 2006 07:00)
Mole Valley spending spree pays off
Full year figures released by Mole Valley, the rural retailer and farm inputs co-op, show its acquisition strategy to be paying off more
(06 January 2006 16:06)
Potatoes are fighting fit
Potato processors are angered by the bad press given to 'processed' spuds and vow to fight it more
(06 January 2006 15:53)
Supermarket negotiations ward off a milk price war
Dairy companies say they will not lower January milk prices because of of signs the retailers may raise their prices more
(06 January 2006 15:52)
Entitlement tax issues
The transfer of entitlements has implications for CGT, taper relief and VAT more
(06 January 2006 15:39)
Pig and Poultry Fair
Organisers of the 2006 Pig and Poultry Fair are expecting more than 300 exhibitors more
(06 January 2006 15:29)
Trading entitlements
In the decoupled era, farmers can now trade their single farm payment entitlements. Here are some pointers on how to do it. more
(06 January 2006 14:30)
Pesticide residues in water show significant decline
PESTICIDE residues in surface water and groundwater are declining significantly, according to latest Environment Agency figures more
(06 January 2006 12:15)
Arla beefs up board with new non-exec
Dairy company Arla Foods has appointed John Warren as non-executive director more
(06 January 2006 11:24)
Lord Bach says no need for support in 10-15 years
Agriculture in the UK should be capable of operating without subsidies in 10 to 15 years time, says junior DEFRA minister Lord Bach more
(06 January 2006 10:30)
Kent burger maker collapses under debt
Falling sales tip frozen sausage and burger maker Canterbury Foods into administration more
(06 January 2006 10:28)
Names emerging for top three jobs at NFU
Nominations for the NFU presidential team close today and so far it is thought nine names have been put forward more
(06 January 2006 10:00)
Veal, Capers and Tomato Pasta
Serves 4 more
(06 January 2006 09:00)
Roasted Roots Soup
servers 4 more
(06 January 2006 09:00)
More value, lower costs
In the fifth of our series spotlighting the achievements of dynamic young people, Edward Long profiles Duncan Farrington more
(06 January 2006 09:00)
Scots welcome organic cash boost
Soil Association in Scotland welcomes increases in Organic Aid Scheme payments more
(06 January 2006 00:00)
Farmer Frank
Meet Farmer Frank - our fictional therapist more
(06 January 2006 00:00)
Badger Trust claims TB is 'a mess of farmers' own making'
Claims by the Badger Trust that bovine TB is a "mess of farmers' own making" are rejected strongly by the National Beef Association more
(05 January 2006 14:56)
New scheme for West Midlands beef and sheep farmers
A new programme designed to help West Midlands beef and sheep farmers improve the quality of their stock is launched by the English Beef and Lamb.... more
(05 January 2006 10:59)