Articles by Date : May 05 2008 - May 11 2008

US farmers to get $20bn in extra support?
President George Bush is to veto a new US Farm Bill, agreed by the House of Representatives and the Senate in Washington this week, complaining that.... more
(11 May 2008 14:00)

Volvo's 4wd XC70 is smart and safety-conscious
The latest version of Volvo's 4wd Cross XC70 is smart, sophisticated and laden with goodies. But you'd better behave yourself when you get behind the.... more
(11 May 2008 11:00)

Farmer Focus: Conservation work progresses in showery weather for Edward Tupper
Edward Tupper farms 700ha (1730 acres) on the South Downs near Petworth, West Sussex and manages a further 112ha (277 acres) on contract. Crops.... more
(11 May 2008 09:00)

NFU urges RSPCA to relax free range stocking rates
The NFU is calling on the RSPCA to relax its stocking density rule and allow the free range egg sector to expand and meet rising consumer demand. more
(10 May 2008 16:00)

VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the YFC Young Farmers agm entertainments final in Blackpool
The National Entertainments Final is the biggest competition at the Young Farmers Club agm. more
(10 May 2008 13:00)

Pottinger silage wagon brings extra acres for Dumfries contractor
It's second-time round for the self-loading forage wagon - and this time manufacturers seem to have got the job about right, as Andy Collings.... more
(10 May 2008 13:00)

Top prize money of £2500 for stock juding at Beef Expo
A £1 entry fee for Young Farmers and open stock judging competition could pay dividends, with a total cash prize of £2500 on offer at Beef Expo this.... more
(10 May 2008 11:00)

Seed of highest yielding conventional oilseed rape candidate variety available this autumn
The battle for new-variety market share has begun with the announcement that seed of OSR variety Epure will be available a year early more
(10 May 2008 09:00)

Farmer Focus: David Shepherdson hopes for better weather in May
David Shepherdson and his father rent about 182ha (450 acres) of arable land, mainly thin limestone, on the Dawnay Estates near Scarborough, North.... more
(10 May 2008 09:00)

Poultry factory raided by UK Border Agency
Twenty-two staff working at a chicken processing plant in Derbyshire were arrested by UK Border Agency officials following a raid. more
(09 May 2008 17:00)

Single Farm Payment delays get farmers talking
Farmers are comparing notes about how much they are owed in single farm payments on the FWiSpace discussion forums more
(09 May 2008 16:49)

Project aims to pinpoint foliar N requirement
Late foliar urea is a necessary, but costly input for many milling wheat crops. An ADAS-led project could help growers decide whether or not such.... more
(09 May 2008 16:30)

20t/ha wheat potential among the highlights of Cereals 2008 crop plots
Check out what will be on display within the crop plots at this year's Cereals event at Leadenham, Lincolnshire more
(09 May 2008 16:00)

Venue for Beef Expo 2009 Announced
Plans for Beef Expo 2009 have begun already with next year's venue being held on May 22 at the three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire. more
(09 May 2008 16:00)

The Thompson family: Still winning 40 years on
We're with the Thompsons in Cambridgeshire for the sixth article in our series profiling farming families who pull together as a team to achieve.... more
(09 May 2008 15:03)

DEFRA gives go ahead to GM spud trial
DEFRA has approved a trial of a genetically modified potato variety at Leeds University. more
(09 May 2008 15:00)

Shorter chop silage can lift yeilds
Reducing grass silage chop length to 2cm (0.78in) could increase dairy cow performance, in some cases, by up to two litres of milk a cow. more
(09 May 2008 14:00)

Viruses are the latest weapon against salmonella and campylobacter in poultry
Viruses could soon replace antibiotics in the battle against salmonella and campylobacter in poultry flocks. Paul Gibbs explains. more
(09 May 2008 12:00)

Bluetongue protection zone extended to increase vaccination cover
DEFRA has announced that the bluetongue protection zones will be extended on Monday 12 May. more
(09 May 2008 11:00)

New product helps prevent oilseed rape pod shatter
A new product should help prevent oilseed rape pod shatter. Mike Abram reports. more
(09 May 2008 11:00)