Articles by Date : December 11 2006 - December 17 2006

NFU Mutual issues warning about deer and publishes animal accident blackspot
Rural insurer NFU Mutual has produced a list of animal accident blackspots and issued drivers a warning to watch out for deer on the roads more
(15 December 2006 16:33)

ASDA puts turkey in top Christmas spot with 17th century breed
ASDA has reintroduced a traditional 17th century turkey breed this month in a bid to make turkey the nation’s favourite seasonal roast, after a.... more
(15 December 2006 15:00)

Friends of the Earth calls for stricter controls over supermarkets
Friends of the Earth has called on the Competition Commission to put much stricter rules in place to govern the way supermarkets deal with their.... more
(15 December 2006 12:00)

Reprieve for Welsh Tir Mynydd scheme - but it won't be pain-free
A deal has been struck to allow members of the Welsh Assembly's rural affairs committee to decide future payments to farmers in less favoured areas more
(15 December 2006 11:00)

Post Office closures alarm rural campaigners
The government’s decision to close about 2500 post offices by 2009 has alarmed rural campaigners who claim the move will hit the countryside hard more
(15 December 2006 10:30)

Wind power target is 'unrealistic', claims charity
Further doubt has been cast on the government's plans for bioenergy by a charity sponsoring research into renewable technologies more
(15 December 2006 00:00)

Recommended crop lists could have market-orientated revamp?
The Recommended Lists for combinable crops could be in for a market-oriented shake-up after a meeting of specialists last week more
(14 December 2006 16:40)

New Holland reveals its replacements for big TM tractors
The eagerly expected replacement for New Holland's long-wheelbase TM tractors has arrived more
(14 December 2006 15:00)

Farmers urged to restructure now for future profits
UK agriculture's prospects have improved markedly, but this is no excuse for farmers to delay restructuring their businesses, says a new report from.... more
(14 December 2006 14:30)

Dairies encouraged to break into overseas markets
Dairy companies have been offered help to break into new overseas market. more
(14 December 2006 12:13)

Dairy farmers urged to quantify unpaid labour costs
Dairy farmers have again been urged to calculate their hidden labour costs to find the true cost of milk production. more
(14 December 2006 11:53)

Dairy farmers recognised in industry awards
A Turriff dairy farm has been named as one of the best in the UK in the Robert Wiseman Dairies Milk Quality Awards. more
(14 December 2006 11:39)

BPEX announces new board member
The British Pig Executive has announced Richard Martin has joined its board. more
(14 December 2006 11:22)

UK government disappointed over collapse of chicken welfare talks
DEFRA has expressed its dismay at the collapse of talks aimed at improving the welfare of meat chickens in the EU more
(14 December 2006 11:21)

Farmers can reap bean potential
Farmers can benefit from the potential to expand the bean market, according to grain merchant Gleadell. more
(14 December 2006 11:04)

Environmental Stewardship scheme stays open in 2007
Environmental Stewardship will remain open to new applicants from January 2007, despite questions over future levels of funding more
(14 December 2006 10:00)

Free range chicken sales soar at Waitrose
Waitrose has reported a surge in sales of free range chicken in the run up to Christmas, accounting for nearly one-quarter of chickens sold by the.... more
(14 December 2006 09:00)

MDC announces new chief executive
The Milk Development Council has promoted its head of economics to the role of chief executive. more
(13 December 2006 17:59)

Redevelop now or face huge tax bills, farmers warned
Farmers planning to develop buildings on their property should consider carrying out redevelopments by 2009 or face paying extra tax, a leading tax.... more
(13 December 2006 17:36)

GrainCo announces 11th year of success
GrainCo, the north of England’s largest grain trading and marketing business, has just reported its 11th successive year of profitability. more
(13 December 2006 17:24)