Articles by Date : March 10 2008 - March 16 2008

Scrap and replace CAP, urge Wildlife and Countryside Link
Leading environmental groups have united to call for the CAP to be scrapped and replaced with an entirely new system to "support positive land.... more
(16 March 2008 14:00)

Farmers doing their own building work urged to check regulations
Recent changes to the Construction, Design and Management rules require a "competent... more
(16 March 2008 10:00)

WRECKERS YARD: Bulldozing mower puts Massey Ferguson 3075 on its side
Failed conditioner causes Massey Ferguson tractor and mower tip over. more
(16 March 2008 08:03)

Vets will administer Netherlands' bluetongue vaccination plan
England will not be alone in opting for a voluntary bluetongue vaccination strategy this year, with the Dutch government also choosing a voluntary.... more
(16 March 2008 06:00)

Is there a middle ground between organic and conventional?
The arguments between conventional and organic production rumble on. The thing is, does either system have all the answers, asks Kent farmer Andy.... more
(15 March 2008 15:30)

Case IH and New Holland launch new online parts database with blown-apart diagrams
Case New Holland has launched a new internet-based parts service. more
(15 March 2008 14:00)

Farm buildings: Know your Permitted Development Rights
Ever wondered what you can build under your Permitted Development Rights? Suzie Horne found some answers more
(15 March 2008 09:15)

Kids - win a trampoline in our art competition
It's the Easter holidays - so, mums and dads, why not get your kids to make the most of a wet or cold day by entering our Art Competition. There are.... more
(15 March 2008 06:00)

EU vets attack UK bluetongue vaccination plans
European vets have strongly criticised the UK's strategy for vaccinating against bluetongue, claiming it will be ineffective, random and unmonitored. more
(15 March 2008 06:00)

Livestock keepers exposed to claims despite government backing for reform
A Bill that would have protected responsible animal owners from unfair compensation claims has failed despite junior DEFRA minister Jonathan Shaw.... more
(14 March 2008 16:10)

NFU poll receives 600 votes from MLC server
A recent poll on the NFU website which asked a mildly controversial question received one of the biggest responses the NFU has enjoyed, but in a.... more
(14 March 2008 12:29)

Grain oilseeds and pulses weekly prices update
Weekly prices updated by FWi more
(14 March 2008 12:14)

Precision Farming - ATV-mounted Rodenator gets rid of rabbits
Nothing to do with GPS, but Rodex UK had a neat ATV mounting kit for its Rodenator rabbit burrow collapsing equipment. more
(14 March 2008 11:00)

Farmer Focus: Philip Reck March 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
(14 March 2008 10:40)

Farmer Focus: Philip Bradshaw March column
Cambridgeshire-based Philip Bradshaw grows cereals, sugar beet and potatoes on about 300ha (740 acres) fenland and other soil types from Flegcroft.... more
(14 March 2008 10:10)

WRECKERS YARD: Land Cruiser fender-bender
Toyota Land Cruiser takes on tree and loses. more
(14 March 2008 09:57)

Rotary parlour saves time and cost
Making the decision to change milking systems is never easy but for one Cheshire dairy farm building a new rotary parlour has paid dividends. Andy.... more
(14 March 2008 09:40)

Farmer Focus: Jim Alston March column
Jim Alston runs 243ha at Manor Farm, Calthorpe, north Norfolk and as Calibre Farming looks after arable operations on another 500ha. The light to.... more
(14 March 2008 09:40)

Farmer Focus: David Shepherdson March column
North Yorkshire-based David Shepherdson and his father rent about 182ha (450 acres) of arable land, mainly thin limestone, on the Dawnay Estates near.... more
(14 March 2008 09:10)

Tories plan to simplify agricultural regulation to help farmers
The Conservative Party has unveiled proposals to simplify agricultural regulation and ease the burden on farmers. more
(14 March 2008 09:00)