Articles by Date : November 06 2006 - November 12 2006

Point shortfall threatens farm assurance schemes
Over 6000 National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) members are in danger of failing to meet the minimum points required to continue their.... more
(10 November 2006 16:01)

GM crops better for the environment than organics
In this week's Farmers Weekly Letter's section, Norfolk farmer Andrew Luddington argues that GM crops are better for the environment than.... more
(10 November 2006 15:51)

Don’t overlook late phoma threat
Oilseed rape may still be at risk from late phoma infection and growers should continue to monitor crops and treat where necessary, says Syngenta more
(10 November 2006 10:30)

Avian flu risk in Spring not Autumn
Next spring is the time to be concerned about the risk of migrant birds bringing H5N1 avian flu into the UK, not this autumn as many are predicting. more
(10 November 2006 10:30)

Conservatives call for IPPC investigation
Shadow agriculture minister James Paice called for an independent investigation into how the new Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control.... more
(10 November 2006 10:25)

You decide on future classic tractors in the making
Reckon the tractor you're driving right now could be a classic? We're on the look-out and want to hear from you more
(09 November 2006 16:00)

€250m suckler scheme for Irish beef producers, in new government scheme
Irish beef producers are to be offered up to €80/cow (£54) under a new government scheme aimed at boosting the reputation of their product in the UK.... more
(09 November 2006 15:27)

Prince Charles endorses British beef at Euro beef event
Prince Charles has endorsed British beef by hosting a dinner at Clarence House this week for top chefs, meat buyers and supermarket heads from.... more
(09 November 2006 15:14)

Interest rate rise to 'cost farmers £15m'
Farming costs are set to rise by £15m following the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates, according to Lloyds TSB. more
(09 November 2006 14:42)

Dairy Crest buys Uniq's French and Italian spreads business
Dairy Crest has announced plans to buy Uniq’s French and Italian spreads business, Saint Hubert in a £248m move. more
(09 November 2006 13:43)

Cold weather helps pig prices
After almost 3 months of falling prices, recent cold weather has cut growth rates and reduced pig supplies across many parts of the EU. more
(09 November 2006 12:36)

Pig farmer awarded for industry work
A Norfolk pig farmer has been awarded a top honour for his contribution to the British pig industry. more
(09 November 2006 12:26)

Ross Finnie offers £40m to offset 2007 hill payment delays
Scottish rural development minister Ross Finnie has agreed to a supplementary payment of £40m to off-set the financial hardship to 13000 Scottish.... more
(09 November 2006 11:12)

Higher incidence of cabbage stem flea beetle in osr
The incidence of cabbage stem flea beetle in oilseed rape crops this autumn was almost two times higher than last year, according to latest ADAS.... more
(09 November 2006 10:30)

Poultry industry faces pricing challenge
The poultry sector will only recover from “a period of recession” if producers stop devaluing the category by selling under the cost of production,.... more
(09 November 2006 10:23)

Cooler conditions ideal for osr grassweed control
Soil temperatures are now ideal for optimum residual grassweed control in oilseed rape, according to Makhteshim Agan more
(09 November 2006 09:30)

Farmers urged to fill in levy payer survey
Levy board payers are being urged to fill in an on-line survey about what they want from the new agricultural and horticultural levy board more
(08 November 2006 16:18)

Price cuts for beet seed treatments
Growers ordering beet seed urged take advantage of price reductions more
(08 November 2006 15:00)

China opens its doors to Scottish seed potatoes
Agreement has been reached to export mini-tubers to China more
(08 November 2006 14:00)

Pestcides campaigner given high-profile award
Pesticides campaigner Georgina Downs has been given an award by the young women’s magazine Cosmopolitan. more
(08 November 2006 13:52)