Articles by Date : February 04 2008 - February 10 2008

WRECKERS YARD: Bumper Bonanza - Machinery mishaps from around the globe
Wreckers around the world are working their magic, wreaking havoc on farms on every continent. Here's a selection of pictures we've had sent in..... more
(10 February 2008 08:30)

Rubber tracks to fit tractors, quads, 4x4s and trailers
It seems that there are now rubber track systems to fit virtually anything. US-built Mattracks are now being imported to the UK by Glasgow-based.... more
(10 February 2008 08:00)

New poultry photo gallery showcases National Federation winners
Today sees the launch of a new photo gallery which aims to bring you the latest images from the poultry showing circuit. more
(09 February 2008 17:00)

Brazil threatens WTO action over EU beef ban
Brazil is threatening to take the EU to the World Trade Organisation over the current temporary ban on imports of Brazilian beef. more
(09 February 2008 08:00)

Hill Farm Allowances to increase by 6%
Hill Farm Allowances are to go up by 6% when the Rural Payments Agency starts making the 2008 payments later this month. more
(08 February 2008 20:00)

Controlled traffic farming: Is it the future?
Controlled traffic farming offers savings on machinery costs, and increased yields. more
(08 February 2008 17:30)

Setting up a controlled traffic farming system
The first step in setting up a controlled traffic farming system is to do an inventory of machinery and measure it up to see how it might fit.... more
(08 February 2008 17:30)

What are the benefits of controlling traffic on fields?
Growers reduce the amount of surface and subsoil compaction when they move to controlled traffic, Mr Chamen says. more
(08 February 2008 17:30)

Controlled traffic farming - can it work in the UK?
Controlled traffic farming systems are used in other parts of the world. Mike Abram in the February issue of Crops investigates whether they would.... more
(08 February 2008 17:30)

Bluetongue zone extends to Welsh border
DEFRA has extended the bluetongue protection and surveillance zones following the confirmation of disease on four premises in the south east and East.... more
(08 February 2008 17:00)

Oilseed rape 2008 market prospects good
Prospects for the 2008 oilseed rape crop looks more positive than for wheat, according to farmer-owned marketing company United Oilseeds. more
(08 February 2008 16:00)

NVZ proposals could force stocking rate reductions
Current nitrate vulnerable zone proposals will have a significant impact on most dairy units affected, according to Promar consultant Paul Henman. .... more
(08 February 2008 14:00)

WRECKERS YARD: One carrot too many for JCB Fastrac
The driver of this JCB Fastrac and Richard Western trailer got a bit bogged down. more
(08 February 2008 12:34)

Photos from the Best Rural Retailer celebrations
Know anyone with a farmshop or who's involved in rural retailing in any capacity? more
(08 February 2008 12:10)

Supermarkets 'named and shamed' for predatory pricing
Irish farmers have stepped up their attack on supermarkets, placing newspaper ads naming and shaming those retailers involved in "aggressive.... more
(08 February 2008 11:59)

Poultry World competes with MPs at British Lion Eggs annual pancake race
Poultry World's Lucy Knowles found herself racing against members of both houses of parliament and the BBC's Nick Robinson earlier this week in the.... more
(08 February 2008 09:00)

Right training can lead to a profitable future
Train to Gain is a new government-backed initiative, which funds colleges to deliver free workplace training to people over 19 years old, as Kevin.... more
(08 February 2008 08:00)

Apache quad boasts a long spec list
Apache Quads has a new budget bike on offer. Built in Taiwan, the RLX 320 is positioned as an entry-level 2wd utility ATV. 300cc engine, CVT.... more
(08 February 2008 08:00)

Devastating USA strain of yellow rust could infect European wheat varieties
European wheat could be potentially at risk from a new strain of yellow rust that has caused large-scale yield losses across the major wheat belt in.... more
(08 February 2008 00:01)

Pimp my tractor - bling Valtra T-series breaks cover - pictures and video
Finnish tractor maker Valtra has added a bit of bling to its T141, T171 and T191 tractors. more
(07 February 2008 18:42)