Articles by Date : August 07 2006 - August 13 2006

Variable Berkshire harvest
Winter wheat and oilseed rape yields variable for John Holland more
(11 August 2006 16:08)

Showers hit Yorkshire
Summer showers put a hold on harvest for Catherine Thompson more
(11 August 2006 16:06)

Norfolk wheat yields better than last year
Yields were slightly up on last year at 10t/ha for Cliff Armsby more
(11 August 2006 16:03)

Derbyshire crops dried out
Yields were all down on last year for James Chamberlain in Derbyshire more
(11 August 2006 14:28)

Winchester spring barley made malting
Optic yields were slightly above average for Hampshire farmer Tom Coleman more
(11 August 2006 14:25)

Cambs yield up on last year
Wheat and winter barley yields were up for Peter Mead more
(11 August 2006 14:22)

Scottish OSR delights grower
Jim Macfarlane from Berwick-upon-Tweed was “delighted and very impressed” with Lioness more
(11 August 2006 14:19)

Gordon Ramsey rapped for pig slaughter on TVs F Word
Channel 4 has received a number of complaints after two pigs reared by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay were slaughtered as part of his popular TV.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Tell us your favourite ‘tractor tracks?’
At this time of year, when you're spending hours in the tractor or combine cab, music can be essential - both to keep you company and to stave off.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Displaced abomasum treatments compared
Differing surgical methods for treating left abomasal displacement in dairy cows show different rates of recovery, according to a recent experiment. more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Hunt is on for Europe's best dairy farmer
Fancy the prestigious title of European Dairy Farmer of the Year? more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Sheep farmers face sternest test for survival - to change right now
Innovation, emerging markets and the need for evaluation of flock viability were all to the fore at last week's Sheep Event, Malvern. Jonathan Long,.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Rural roads high on fatality list
The Department for Transport is considering cutting the current 60mph speed limit on rural roads because of the high number of deaths on country.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Poor OSR yields reflect list trials
Disappointing on-farm oilseed rape yields are being mirrored by national variety trials results, with candidate varieties being especially below par. more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

NFUS thumbs-up for NVZ guidance
New guidance on applying inorganic nitrogen to autumn-sown barley and oilseed rape in Scotland's Nitrate Vulnerable Zones during their respective.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Milk Link profits are bolstered by member levies
Profits are up at Milk Link, but the dairy co-op is still relying heavily on members' contributions to boost its financial performance, according to.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Make livestock movement rules simpler - review
An independent review of livestock movement rules has recommended their simplification because existing arrangements are unnecessarily complicated,.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Genes help raise carcass quality
Genetic marker testing of sheep for increased muscling and reduced fat has now reached the UK, with the launch of MyoMAX from Catapult Systems. more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Flight of youth threatens future of Scots hills
Scottish hill farming is facing a major threat due to the lack of young people working in the hills, according to NFU Scotland livestock convener.... more
(11 August 2006 09:00)

Beware of heat stress in stock, producers warned
With temperatures exceeding 36C in some parts of the UK over the last month, many people haven't needed to travel abroad this year in search of sun. more
(11 August 2006 09:00)