Articles by Date : March 13 2006 - March 19 2006

Warmer soils needed before beet drilling
Cold soils mean sugar beet drilling should be delayed until conditions warm up, British Sugar reminds growers more
(17 March 2006 14:30)

Ministers accountable for SPS mess too - Tenant Farmers' Association
The Tenant Farmers Association says DEFRA must share responsibility with the Rural Payments Agency for the mess single farm payments are in more
(17 March 2006 11:01)

Organic veg market continues to grow
The volume of organic vegetables traded last year was 23% higher than 2005, according to a HDRA study more
(17 March 2006 11:00)

Transmission technology key to tractor design
Transmission efficiency and usability are two of the most important factors in new tractor design, says Massey Ferguson. more
(17 March 2006 09:10)

Online advice for osr management
A new web-based tool could help growers manage oilseed rape canopies more efficiently, says BASF more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Welsh co-op solves burning issue
Farmers in Wales have united to tackle the problem of fallen stock disposal. more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Soil supplements up growth rates
Poor lamb growth rates after weaning could be the result of a trace element deficiency and a recent fertiliser trial has produced remarkable results more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

So you want to... Open a farm attraction?
Starting a farm attraction has transformed the finances of some farming families but there are hurdles to overcome. Sarah Todd got the low-down from.... more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Small firms get OK to de-bone older carcasses
Butchers' shops and small abattoirs have been given clearance to remove the vertebral column from cattle aged over 24 months, helping to protect.... more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Pitch the product right to gain growers' confidence
When a new fungicide is launched, the manufacturer usually claims superior disease control and yields. more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Movement test to be delayed
The NFU has urged DEFRA to postpone until May the introduction of compulsory pre-movement testing of cattle coming from herds under one- and two-year.... more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Irish cool over quota market plans
Irish farm organisations have given a lukewarm response to government plans for a freer market in milk quota, fearing it will lead to higher costs.... more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Diversified estate sale attracts overseas buyers
Bidwells is selling a large Suffolk estate that it purchased originally for a client as a business investment and to minimise inheritance tax bills. more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Claas improves on kit usability
Claas has updated its grass kit for the forthcoming silage season, namely its Disco trailed mower and its long-serving Rollant balers. more
(17 March 2006 09:00)

Farm leaders demand action on payments following 'removal' of RPA boss
Farm leaders hope that the "removal" of Johnston McNeill as chief executive of the Rural Payments Agency is a first step towards getting the single.... more
(16 March 2006 17:25)

RPA chief ousted because of 'unacceptable' payment situation
Johnston McNeill is ousted from his post as chief executive of the Rural Payments Agency because of the problems surrounding the delivery of the.... more
(16 March 2006 16:55)

Don’t overlook mildew threat
Be prepared to treat crops for powdery mildew before it gets established, cereal growers have been advised more
(16 March 2006 13:00)

Online tool to help with brome control
A new online tool aims to help growers control brome and couch in winter wheat more
(16 March 2006 12:00)

Lamb prices rise
Deadweight lamb prices have soared this week to average 262.7p/kg for R3L hoggets, a rise of 20p/kg on the week and 10p/kg on the same time last.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Packaging waste reduced
A new, more concentrated formulation of phenmedipham produces half the amount of waste packaging compared to less concentrated formulations,.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)