Articles by Date : October 18 2004 - October 24 2004

New Year prices finally published
VOLATILITY surrounds the forward fertiliser market but a Jan price has at last been published more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Expansion sees new Dutch plant
VOLAC International is to open a new factory in the Netherlands in a joint venture with DOC more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Sales rocket for Saturn
SATURN Agriculture increases its turnover by about £8m to £33m for the year ending June 30, 2004 more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Fazor extends harvest window
PROLONGING the lifting period for carrot and parsnips is possible, growers are reminded more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

EU opportunities need cash
THE government should provide money to aid UK food exports and investments in the EU, says EFRA more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Solo beef supplier for Sainsbury's
SAINSBURY's reveals it is moving to a single supplier for all its British beef more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Encourage growth with tax breaks
THE IFA is lobbying for tax concessions to encourage farmers to consolidate and expand their businesses more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

New wheat varieties on the way
SYNGENTA plans to challenge leading wheat breeeders by developing new varieties more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Challenges combine for fertiliser
THE fertiliser industry must help itself to tackle the challenges facing the industry more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Don't take UK farmers for granted
NFU president Tim Bennett warns supermarkets they must send the right price signals out to farmers more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Insurers need action on TB
INSURERS won't offer TB insurance until they see more action to control the disease more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Gulf report bolsters OP campaign
A LEAKED report on Gulf War syndrome offers hope to anti-OP campaigners more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Dairy farmers hit out at Asda
DAIRY farmers target Asda distribution depots in protest over milk price cuts more
(22 October 2004 00:00)

Lords to amend Hunting Bill
THE House of Lords seeks a compromise over hunting legislation more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Ring premium as beef price rallies
BEEF VALUES edge up as ration-fed finished cattle enter marts more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Experts' grain estimates match
THE NFU, DEFRA and grain traders all reached similar estimates of the UK wheat crop this year more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Public GM consultation imminent
THE government will launch a public consultation on a GM planting regime this autumn more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Angus registrations break record
ABERDEEN Angus herd book registrations look set to break the breed's record this year more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

Nov start for fallen stock scheme
THE long-awaited National Fallen Stock Scheme will open for business on Nov 22 more
(21 October 2004 00:00)

EC pressured over GM focus
THE EC should abandon its drive for GM crops, according to leading scientists more
(21 October 2004 00:00)