Articles by Date : December 18 2006 - December 24 2006
Belgian Blue success at Chelford's Christmas primestock fixture
A Belgian Blue heifer took the supreme championship and the top p[rice at Chelford Agricultural Centre’s Christmas primestock show and sale. more
(23 December 2006 10:00)
What do farmers wish for in 2007?
At this time of year Farmers Weekly often asks farm leaders what are their hopes and fears for the coming year. But this year we decided to ask FW.... more
(22 December 2006 13:22)
Five News tackles food miles debate
Channel Five's news programme looks at the distance our food travels in a Boxing Day feature more
(22 December 2006 11:01)
Farmers urged to plan for their futures more carefully
Farmers in Yorkshire and the Humber are leaving it too late to plan the succession of their businesses, according to research from the Yorkshire.... more
(22 December 2006 11:00)
GM potato trials will go ahead despite location withdrawal
On-farm trials of genetically modified potatoes will go ahead in 2007 despite the withdrawal of the proposed site near Borrowash in Derbyshire more
(22 December 2006 10:30)
Scots crop protection company announces merger
Perth-based CSC Crop Protection has announced it is to merge with Crop Chemicals of East Lothian, with effect from the end of January 2007 more
(22 December 2006 09:00)
Pottinger claims to reduce silage making passes with new conditioner
Austrian manufacturer Pottinger has launched a mower-conditioner which it claims can eliminate up to three passes from silage making. more
(22 December 2006 09:00)
Prosper from partnerships
Looking to cut fixed costs? Considering a New Year's resolution to work with a neighbour? Ian Ashbridge revisits an Essex joint-venture partnership.... more
(22 December 2006 00:00)
Keeping control of growing debts
Your student days will probably be some of the best of your life. But to make sure you look back on them fondly, borrow wisely while you're at.... more
(22 December 2006 00:00)
NFU urged to follow FFA's example
In this week's Farmers Weekly Letters section, south-east dairy farmer Youleite Parkes calls for the NFU to be more forceful in trying to get a milk.... more
(22 December 2006 00:00)
Two farmers battle for role of NFU Scotland president
The candidates for the offices of NFU Scotland president and vice-president have been announced more
(21 December 2006 16:40)
Artist appeals for farmers to get in touch after Smithfield theft
Animal painter Mary Griese is appealing to farmers who may have purchased one of her paintings at the Welsh Winter Fair or the Royal Smithfield.... more
(21 December 2006 11:26)
Poultry register tops 250m birds
Great Britain’s Poultry Register now has over 250 million birds on it more
(21 December 2006 10:56)
New training scheme for Poultry Inspector Assistants
Bernard Matthews has developed a new training scheme to help it plug the inevitable shortfall in qualified poultry inspectors after the Meat Hygiene.... more
(21 December 2006 09:00)
German cultivation kit specialist - Rabe - establishes UK subsidiary
Rabe Agri has been established as a UK subsidiary of the German cultivation equipment maker. The operation will also handle Europe-wide sales of.... more
(21 December 2006 00:00)
College Farm Focus: Duchy College sets sights on the food chain
England's fastest growing land-based college is just 20 years old, as Charles Abel discovers in our first FW/RASE College Farm Focus profile more
(20 December 2006 13:00)
Free ringtones boost demand for British turkeys
A website designed by the NFU to promote the buying of British turkeys for Christmas has clocked up more than 100,000 hits in just two months
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(20 December 2006 11:08)
Talks being held on merging AgriScot and Scottish Winter Fair
A new two-day winter event in Scotland could emerge from talks between the Scottish National Fatstock Club (SNFC) which runs the Scottish Winter Fair.... more
(20 December 2006 09:48)
Grassweed resistance prompts rotation rethink
Increased problems with grassweed herbicide resistance and a lack of new active ingredients mean growers may need to reconsider crop rotations,.... more
(20 December 2006 09:00)
Soil care vital for high crop yield
This years' maize harvest has been one of mixed fortunes and, for many, yields have been erratic with unpredictable quality. So what can farmers do.... more
(20 December 2006 09:00)