Articles by Date : June 09 2008 - June 15 2008

No shortage of genetic 'fuel' for cereal breeders
Cereal growers concerned that breeders may be coming up against a genetic barrier to yields just when the world needs them boosting most can take.... more
(15 June 2008 15:00)

Strong cull cow market could increase returns by £88/cow
Dairy and beef producers have an excellent opportunity to boost returns by finishing culls this season, suggests EBLEX, as the cull cow market is.... more
(15 June 2008 11:00)

Trace element poser for Andrew Charlton: June column
Andrew Charlton farms 92ha (277 acres) at Stow Bridge in south-west Norfolk where he is a stockless organic arable producer, adviser and council.... more
(15 June 2008 05:00)

Arable farmers fear fertiliser could be in short supply
Farmers attending this week’s Cereals event have criticised the decision by a leading fertiliser manufacturer to limit the amount of fertiliser.... more
(14 June 2008 19:11)

Breeders applaud arable turnaround
Plant breeders have welcomed recent buoyancy in the main arable markets. more
(14 June 2008 15:00)

Double tolerant beet varieties on show at Cereals 2008
The first sugar beet varieties with double tolerance made an appearance at Cereals 2008, as Louise Impey discovered. more
(14 June 2008 13:00)

DEFRA challenged over TB compensation
The government's controversial approach to compensating farmers for TB-stricken cattle has been challenged this week. more
(14 June 2008 11:00)

Soil Association approves new organic livestock lick blocks
Three new organic livestock lick blocks have obtained Soil Association approval, enabling producers to meet the association's requirement that, all.... more
(14 June 2008 11:00)

NFU poultry chairman working with Channel 4 programme
After a break of seven months from poultry production, NFU poultry board chairman Charles Bourns is back... more
(14 June 2008 09:00)

Diesel dilemma for Martin Lawrenson: June column
Martin Lawrenson and his father Stan farm 146ha (360 acres) of mainly peat land at Northwoods Farm, Pilling in Lancashire growing cereals, potatoes,.... more
(14 June 2008 05:00)

Farmers Weekly gets on its bike
Early on Sunday morning – a little too early for some – eight members of the Farmers Weekly editorial team will be setting off from Clapham Common in.... more
(13 June 2008 19:00)

High N costs prompt cropping rethink
Cereal growers should recalculate their gross margins before making any winter cropping decisions. more
(13 June 2008 17:00)

Cereals 2008: IPU withdrawal could prompt spray timing switch
Only 30-40% of the usual supplies of the cereal herbicide, IPU, will be available in its last season of use before being withdrawn, Bayer... more
(13 June 2008 17:00)

TV chef to put his chicken welfare concerns to Tesco shareholders
TV celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall has successfully raised the £86,888 which will allow him to table a resolution at the up coming Tesco.... more
(13 June 2008 14:00)

Looking for land or farms for sale? Here's what you need
Farmers Weekly launches brand new property search to find land and farms for sale more
(13 June 2008 13:16)

Spray bans are brewing in Brussels
On 18 June political leaders from the EU27 will meet to discuss concerns over rapidly rising food prices. It will be a bitter irony if just a couple.... more
(13 June 2008 11:30)

Animal extremists attack Welsh farming offices over badger cull
Animal extremists have attacked Welsh farming union offices in protest against farmer support for the Welsh assembly's decision to include a limited.... more
(13 June 2008 11:30)

Spray plans threaten food prices
A joint food and farming industry group is to tackle Gordon Brown and other European leaders over proposed EU pesticide legislation and its.... more
(13 June 2008 11:29)

DEFRA to unveil bovine TB controls
The government's long-awaited proposals for controlling bovine tuberculosis are expected to be unveiled next week. more
(13 June 2008 11:00)

Oilseed rape area set to grow
With most pundits at the show predicting a big upsurge in oilseed rape sowings this autumn, the message from many was "think oil" - be it in.... more
(13 June 2008 10:00)