Articles by Date : April 07 2008 - April 13 2008

Test makes finding BVD easier
Finding persistently BVD-infected (PI) cows can be a time-consuming business when it involves testing every single cow to find one or two PI cows. more
(13 April 2008 09:00)

Rolland muckspreader comes in two forms
Rolland V2 160 comes with either TCE 16cu m wide-spread composting spreader or more traditional twin vertical spreaders. more
(13 April 2008 08:00)

Farmer Focus: David Shepherdson, April column
David Shepherdson and his father rent about 182ha (450 acres) of arable land, mainly thin limestone, on the Dawnay Estates near Scarborough, North.... more
(13 April 2008 01:00)

PICTURE STORY: Ewe rearing sextuplet lambs
A farm in Brecon has been shocked by the birth of sextuplet lambs – particularly as the ewe is sill rearing all of the lambs on her own more
(12 April 2008 17:00)

Wind tunnel will highlight importance of nozzle selection
Billericay Farm Services will have a first on their stand at Cereals 2008 – a wind tunnel more
(12 April 2008 09:00)

Lion Quality searches for the Eggs Factor
Lion Quality eggs are launching a new marketing campaign to find the "face of eggs," for 2009 with a £5,000 prize up for grabs for the winner. more
(12 April 2008 08:00)

Short global supplies push fertliser prices higher
Massive global demand continues to force fertiliser prices even higher, reports our commentator Roger Chesher more
(12 April 2008 08:00)

Kuhn shows off new muckspreader
Kuhn's first appearance at the Muck Event part of Grassland and Muck 2008 will see it showing its 9cu m Pro Twin Slinger side-exit manure spreader. more
(12 April 2008 08:00)

Farmer Focus: Philip Reck, April column
Philip Reck manages 900ha (2224 acres) of light to medium loams within 20 miles of Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, Ireland. Cropping is cereals and oilseed.... more
(12 April 2008 01:00)

Wheat: Early-season fungicide timings (cpd points)
Accurately timing early fungicide sprays is crucial for getting the most out of products and maximising disease control. Broom’s Barn director Bill.... more
(11 April 2008 20:00)

Radioactive milk found near Sellafield power plant
Sellafield nuclear power plant has played down fears of a radioactive leak after iodine-129 was found in milk on a nearby farm. more
(11 April 2008 15:47)

Artist makes music out of farming
Sheep and pigs are the violins and trumpets for a unique farming orchestra being staged on four farms next month. Debbie Beaton reports more
(11 April 2008 15:30)

Milk production hits 37-year low
Milk supplies could be at risk after milk production reached a 37-year low, NFU Scotland has warned. more
(11 April 2008 15:15)

Rural residents shocked by new 'swingers club'
How would you feel if someone opened a swingers club in your village? more
(11 April 2008 15:10)

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 17-month low
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5%, their lowest level since November 2006. more
(11 April 2008 12:00)

Nuffield Carbon Farming Conference aims to answer carbon footprint questions
Wondering how carbon footprints and climate change could affect your farming business? The Nuffield Carbon Farming Conference on 30 May at Stoneleigh.... more
(11 April 2008 11:45)

Health and safety should be top priority, farmers told
Farmers have been warned to make health and safety a top priority on their farms after changes to the Corporate Manslaughter Act came into effect.... more
(11 April 2008 11:00)

VIDEO & PICTURES: Stunning Leicestershire dairy farm for sale
Property agent Howkins & Harrison is selling a 235-acre Leicestershire state-of-the-art dairy unit that will seriously whet the appetite of all milk.... more
(11 April 2008 09:00)

Integrated supply chain is key to oat marketing
The success of an integrated supply chain can be seen at the Just Oats stand where all links of the chain will be on-hand to promote the role and.... more
(11 April 2008 09:00)

Open Farm Sunday: how to publicise your farm open day
With this year's national Open Farm Sunday event on 1 June getting near, Roly Puzey from organiser LEAF explains how you go about getting publicity.... more
(11 April 2008 08:00)