Articles by Date : October 02 2006 - October 08 2006

Biofuels blog launches in partnership with FWi
FWi and sister publication ICIS Chemical Business bring you an exclusive blog dedicated to the biofuels sector more
(06 October 2006 16:11)

Monster sugar beet alert
Caption Contest: Is this the biggest sugar beet in the world….ever more
(06 October 2006 16:00)

Sewage sludge issue remains unresolved
Growers using sewage sludge need clearer guidance on the implications of doing so, and consumers more reassurance on its safety more
(06 October 2006 15:25)

Roast Partridge on Toast
Serves 4 more
(06 October 2006 14:00)

Quinces Baked in Honey
Serves 4 more
(06 October 2006 14:00)

Check sheep weights to get quarantine dose right
With sheep now arriving on farms from sales all over the country, quarantine strategies, including preventing anthelmintic resistance, should be the.... more
(06 October 2006 13:51)

Meat and Livestock commision's study indicates growing demand for quality meat
A growing sector of "foodies" is opening up new opportunities for meat producers in the south west, according to new research more
(06 October 2006 13:38)

Exchange rate shift reduces SFP
This year's single farm payments throughout the UK are to be reduced, after the fixing of the exchange rate for converting aid cheques from euros to.... more
(06 October 2006 13:20)

Farmers Weekly partners carbon trading conference in London, UK
Emissions trading could offer UK farmers a new income stream, a conference in London on 16 November will hear more
(06 October 2006 12:22)

So you want to...Process your own milk?
The days of a local milk round are long gone - or are they? As more dairy farmers seek to add value to their product, some are returning to.... more
(06 October 2006 12:20)

NFU expected to launch milk invoicing campaign next week
The NFU is expected to launch its national milk invoicing campaign next week, sending invoices to major milk buyers demanding that they cover the.... more
(06 October 2006 11:58)

FWi podcast from Harper Adams University College
Welcome to FWi's seventh podcast. In this episode FWi takes a trip up to Harper Adams University College to experience student life. We speak.... more
(06 October 2006 11:53)

Research points finger at cattle in TB transfer row
The row over how to tackle the problem of bovine tuberculosis took a new turn this week, after researchers reported there was evidence to show.... more
(06 October 2006 11:49)

Rural Development Plan delay likely as voluntary modulation is rejected by Euro-MPs
Euro-MPs have rejected the idea of voluntary national modulation in a move that is likely to delay the new Rural Development Plan for 2007 more
(06 October 2006 11:23)

Robert Wiseman expected to increase milk price
Robert Wiseman Dairies is likely to increase its November milk price following improved returns from the cream market. more
(06 October 2006 11:17)

Arla moves to split-price system
Members of Arla Foods Milk Partnership could receive fairer prices for their milk following further changes to Arla’s pricing arrangements. more
(06 October 2006 11:02)

Roast Pheasant with Cobnut Butter and a Cobnut Stuffing
Serves 4 more
(06 October 2006 10:00)

Health-food business profits boost for Milk Marque shareholders
Dairy farmers and ex-milk producers with shares in Milk Marque are now the owners of a profitable health-food business. more
(06 October 2006 00:00)

Deer farming a popular option
The British Deer Farmers' Association has reported a surge in interest among farmers wishing to start deer farming post-CAP reform more
(05 October 2006 16:52)

Royal Agricultural College offers new integrated food chain course
The Royal Agricultural College has joined forces with Campden and Chorleywood Research Association to offer training on integrated food chains more
(05 October 2006 16:30)