Articles by Date : January 07 2008 - January 13 2008

Big rise in European GM area predicted
Europe's adoption of GM may be well behind other parts of the world, but it is increasing in many countries, says Robert Plaice of Monsanto. more
(13 January 2008 17:00)

Set-aside threat from pests, diseases and weeds to spring crops
Be careful when sowing spring crops into land coming out of long-term set-aside or pasture, warn independent agronomists. more
(13 January 2008 17:00)

Tractors on the road - are they accidents waiting to happen?
Road accidents involving farm machinery are on the increase. James Cullimore explains why and looks at moves to reduce them. more
(13 January 2008 09:00)

Farmers Weekly editor ready to hear your opinions
Is there something you would like to say to the editor of Farmers Weekly magazine? more
(12 January 2008 17:00)

NFU wants the Government to take the lead on welfare standards for imports
The NFU claimed yesterday that the battery cage ban in 2012 will do little to improve chicken welfare if the same standards are not applied to.... more
(12 January 2008 17:00)

Farmer Frank tackles some big questions
Farmer Frank's back. After a brief absence from Farmers Weekly (a bad back and a bit of bother 'downstairs' kept him out of action) our agony uncle.... more
(12 January 2008 09:00)

Carbon footprinting is here to stay
There will be more need to understand your carbon footprint in the future, Simon Ward says. more
(12 January 2008 09:00)

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall was offered access to intensive poultry unit
In the first “Hugh’s Chicken Run” programme aired on Monday night Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall claimed that when he asked poultry producers for access.... more
(11 January 2008 17:32)

Farming on the TV – a special report
Farming issues typically receive little television coverage, but there has been a wealth of TV programmes on food and agricultural issues during the.... more
(11 January 2008 14:30)

Jamie Oliver states 'love and respect for British Farmers' on video
Jamie Oliver has said that his love and respect for British farmers was part of the inspiration behind his programme Jamie's Fowl Dinners. more
(11 January 2008 13:34)

WRECKERS YARD: John Deere combine loses its head
The driver of this John Deere CTS 9780i got himself in a bit of a hole and required the assistance of a mini-digger to get free. more
(11 January 2008 13:10)

East of England farmers offered £65m funding for business projects
Farmers in the East of England can now apply for £65m of DEFRA funding towards developing rural business projects. more
(11 January 2008 12:00)

New low dose phenoxy herbicides set for launch
A new bio-enhanced formulation of hormone herbicides, which could reduce the amount of active ingredient applied by farmers by up to two-thirds, will.... more
(11 January 2008 11:20)

Fertiliser 2: Remote Sensing (BASIS)
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(11 January 2008 09:00)

Carlisle Discussion Group questions value of auction marts
The future of trading prime lambs by live auction has been called into question by a group of farmers based in the north of England and Scotland. more
(11 January 2008 08:30)

First step taken in setting up new Northern Ireland chicken waste power plant
Three major Northern Ireland agri food companies have taken the first step towards setting up a new 30 megawatt power plant aimed at turning chicken.... more
(10 January 2008 17:00)

Taking a close look at winter feed will pay off
Sheep farmers planning to order winter rations in the next few weeks should avoid buying purely on price and ensure they check feed ingredients when.... more
(10 January 2008 16:59)

Avian flu found in wild swans in Dorset
DEFRA has confirmed that three dead wild mute swans in the Chesil Beach area in Dorset have tested positive for the H5N1 highly pathogenic strain of.... more
(10 January 2008 16:05)

Steve Ellwood, head of agriculture at HSBC Bank, assesses how the global credit crunch could affect UK farmers
Over the past six months there have been many frightening headlines about Northern Rock, US sub-prime lending and feverish speculation about the.... more
(10 January 2008 15:00)

NFU lays down the law with new Nitrates Action Programme
The NFU has accused DEFRA of ignoring good science and burdening the farming industry with unnecessary cost as it prepares to roll out a new Nitrates.... more
(10 January 2008 14:00)