Articles by Date : May 12 2008 - May 18 2008

Picture story: Your farms, your photos
Take a look at the latest pictures on the FWiSpace picture galleries. It is the easy way to find out what is going on on other people's farms - both.... more
(18 May 2008 12:00)

Watch 18 May 2008 edition of Farming Sunday again on FWi
FWi brings you exclusively on line Farming Sunday's fourth series. more
(18 May 2008 09:00)

Bluetongue vaccination in Wales just weeks away
Welsh livestock farmers are warned that bluetongue vaccination is likely to start within weeks more
(17 May 2008 17:00)

Chancellor Alistair Darling in farmers' firing line
Calls by Chancellor Alistair Darling for a "fundamental reform of Europe's agricultural sector" have been descibed as predictable and.... more
(17 May 2008 13:02)

Essential tools outlined for the prevention of avian flu
Investment in knowledge, strengthening responsibilities and contingency planning are seen as essential tools in the prevention of the spread of avian.... more
(17 May 2008 05:00)

Award winner quits over prices
The Pig Industry Service Award 2008 was awarded to East Yorkshire farmer Fred Henley from Seaton Ross. more
(17 May 2008 05:00)

Bluetongue vaccination zone to be extended again
DEFRA announces a further extension to the bluetongue Protection Zone will take place on Monday 19 May more
(16 May 2008 17:12)

New mobile incinerator launched for animal disease outbreaks
The Spectrum Emergency Disposal Unit from Waste Spectrum is designed specifically for rapid deployment to sites where a disease outbreak has occurred. more
(16 May 2008 16:30)

Summer weather and crowds break all records at Plumpton College open day
Plumpton College Open Day in East Sussex broke all previous records with almost 14,000 people attending the event. more
(16 May 2008 16:00)

Farmer in polar challenge
Northumberland farmer celebrates after epic trek more
(16 May 2008 13:00)

Poultry videos: Reducing carbon footprint and Lord Rooker faces industry questions
Details of a new project that identifies the total carbon footprint of pig and poultry products were revealed on the first day of the British Pig and.... more
(16 May 2008 11:06)

Potato blight armoury put to the test
A bit like the disease can, the number of blight products seems to have exploded in the past few years. The new generation started with Ranman and.... more
(16 May 2008 10:41)

Organic egg market needs the personal touch
Producers from the organic egg market should aim to stay big enough to survive but small enough to care. more
(16 May 2008 10:30)

Subsidised sexed semen on offer for Tesco milk suppliers
Tesco dairy farmers can now take advantage of a new sexed semen offer from the supermarket and Genus. Tesco dairy producers have driven the.... more
(16 May 2008 10:00)

JSR shows 'world's most efficient pig'
Dubbed "the world's most efficient pig", JSR Geneconverter 700 , with exceptional feed... more
(16 May 2008 08:00)

Doubt grows over badger cull as Benn delays decision
DEFRA secretary Hilary Benn is expected to reject calls for a badger cull in a bid to control bovine tuberculosis and stop the disease spreading.... more
(16 May 2008 08:00)

Cambridgeshire estate brings 2500 prime acres to market
An historic country estate in Cambridgeshire is being launched by agents Strutt & Parker and Robinson & Hall, in what is likely to be the biggest.... more
(15 May 2008 17:49)

Final call for Single Payment Scheme applications
Farmers have until the end of today (15 May) to return their Single Payment Scheme applications to the [Rural Payments Agency]... more
(15 May 2008 16:50)

New opportunities for poultry producers
There are market opportunities out there for poultry producers, according to one producer who has successfully created a market for rare breed.... more
(15 May 2008 16:35)

NVZ changes create slurry headaches for pig farmers
With the NVZ final action plan nearing release, it is expected there will be a £36m cost to the UK pig industry, explained Nigel Penlington of BPEX.... more
(15 May 2008 15:00)