Articles by Date : December 04 2006 - December 10 2006

Jointed products find favour over whole birds
Increasing numbers of families are opting for jointed products over whole birds. And for a big producer, it is becoming a growing and profitable part.... more
(10 December 2006 09:00)

New Zealand grain prices soar by 80%
New Zealand broiler producers have started feeling the impact of the ongoing drought in Australia as grain prices soared by as much as 80%. more
(09 December 2006 10:00)

Pesticide residues remain low
The number of food samples containing pesticide residues remains low, according to the latest Pesticide Residues Committee’s report more
(08 December 2006 11:50)

College Farm Focus - Practical pointers for practical people
Farm colleges deliver advice and training to help the industry. Here we keep you up to date with the latest initiatives, all from the perspective of.... more
(08 December 2006 11:00)

Easton
  Focus: Skilled labour force, machinery, core farming. Farm: 200ha: cereals, sugar beet, spring beans, maize, dairy, sheep,.... more
(08 December 2006 10:00)

Rare breeds lead the way to profitability
In the latest of our series spotlighting dynamic young people in farming, Jeremy Hunt talks to Jon Perkin more
(08 December 2006 10:00)

China denies new strain of H5N1 exists
Chinese government scientists have rejected claims that a new strain of H5N1 avian flu had emerged in China and may spread across to Europe. more
(08 December 2006 10:00)

Plumpton
  Focus: Core farming, organic, environment. Farm: 920ha: beef, sheep, pigs, dairy, maize, grass silage, cereals, oilseed rape,.... more
(08 December 2006 09:00)

Myerscough
  Focus: Rural enterprise, diversification, core farming, tourism, equine. Farm: 350ha: dairy, sheep, maize, grass and.... more
(08 December 2006 09:00)

Moreton Morrell
  Focus: Core farming, processing and retailing, construction, engineering, equine. Farm: 329ha: dairy, sheep, beef, pigs, maize.... more
(08 December 2006 09:00)

Askham Bryan
  Focus: Whole-life learning, food chain, new opportunities Farm: 394ha mixed farm: Dairy, beef, sheep, forage maize, cereals,.... more
(08 December 2006 09:00)

Experts warn of H5N1 risks through wild bird imports
A European food safety body has warned the European Commission that it should carefully consider the risks of resuming the import of wild birds into.... more
(08 December 2006 09:00)

Farm colleges help drive rural renaissance
Today sees the launch of a major new initiative to promote innovation and best practice within the farming industry. Charles Abel explains more
(08 December 2006 08:00)

Crown Prosecution Service passes OP suicide link evidence to police
The Crown Prosecution Service has agreed to pass on information to a senior police officer about possible links between organophosphorous sheep dips.... more
(08 December 2006 00:00)

Over 20 newcomers to cereals and OSR lists
Following the launch of the HGCA's 2007/08 Recommended Lists, Andrew Blake discovers which varieties might fill the drill next season more
(08 December 2006 00:00)

What does GM potatoes mean for future blight control?
BASF has been granted permission to start trialling genetically modified potatoes in the UK. Mike Abram finds out what that could mean for future.... more
(07 December 2006 16:00)

UK onion crop down 55,000 tonnes on 2005
Total UK onion production is estimated to be down by 55,000 tonnes on 2005, according to latest figures from British Onion Producers' Association more
(07 December 2006 15:30)

Brazilian farming industry-a defence
This week's FWi Letter of the Week gives a passionate defence of foreign farming. more
(07 December 2006 14:00)

Machinery highlights aplenty at Smithfield's Christmas Fair
The Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair, held at the Bath and West showground, was buzzing with punters. Nick Fone rounds up the machinery highlights more
(07 December 2006 14:00)

Warmest winter for 300 years turns wet and windy in the west
The Met Office is warning of further severe gales, more heavy rain and an increasing risk of flooding over the weekend more
(07 December 2006 13:00)