Articles by Date : October 04 2004 - October 10 2004

Simplify to boost performance
CUT out as much complexity as possible from your production system, advises EBLEX more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Don't miss herbicide window
RAPID crop growth makes picking the correct herbicide application window tricky this season more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Progress is marred by profit slip
GLEADELL Agriculture sees profits slip by more than one-third in the year to the end of June 2004 more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Pressure mounts on UK exports
WHEAT prices must remain competitive if the UK is to challenge an oversupplied export market, warn traders more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Stock firm boosts parent group
Harrison and Hetherington announce a strong performance in the year to June 2004 more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Hunt makes fallen stock stand
THE Beaufort Hunt is refusing to take fallen stock until DEFRA acknowledges the role of hunts more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Wildlife benefit from organic
NEW research reveals organic farming is better for wildlife than non-organic farming more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Nitrate problems hold up ELS
THE Commission is holding up plans for the ELS because of concern over UK nitrate levels more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Margin ruling will cut production
THE NFU claims a margin rule could cut 4% from production more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

NI launches SFP appeal process
NORTHERN Ireland farmers get the chance to appeal against their SFP entitlement more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Fertiliser tank mix extended
LIBERATOR can now be mixed exclusively with Omex's suspension and liquid fertilisers. more
(08 October 2004 00:00)

Milk production continues to lag
MILK PRODUCTION in September fell below last year, but butterfat was the highest for the month since 2000 more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

No rise for interest rates
INTEREST rates are to remain unchanged at 4.75%, announces the Bank of England more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

Two thirds of farmers have a PC
TWO thirds of farmers have access to a computer although many do not use it for the farm business more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

Nozzle to beat blackgrass?
A NEW spray nozzle that improves spray coverage could help growers in the fight against blackgrass more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

Dairy cow numbers down - census
DAIRY cow numbers fell nearly 3% in the year to June 2004, according to a new agricultural census more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

First Milk close in on 15% stake
FIRST Milk is poised to make a major step into processing by taking a 15% stake in Wiseman Dairies more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

Fert buyers face spring volatility
FERTILISER buyers face a tough spring as the forward price for gas continues to fluctuate wildly more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

Industry favours organic U-turn
THE egg industry responds positively to a goverment decision on organic egg standards more
(07 October 2004 00:00)

Deadly ladybird found in UK
AN invasive ladybird species is discovered in an Essex pub more
(07 October 2004 00:00)