Articles by Date : January 23 2006 - January 29 2006

Save on fuel costs by following top tips
Growers could save up to 10% on their fuel costs by following a few simple fuel-saving options, according to one expert more
(27 January 2006 15:00)

Supplier profit promise from shop development
Plans to convert an old flint-and-brick grain store in a Norfolk village will see the launch of an innovative new farm business later this year. more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Sugar contracts slashed to ease surplus burden
Sugar-beet growers are to be hit with a significant cut in their contract tonnages for 2006, as the EU struggles to cope with a mounting surplus and.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Soil structure plays a part in direct drilling
Cutting establishment costs and time is important for growers. In this special section, Farmers Weekly challenges you to find out how direct.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Naked oats offer plenty of intrigue
Easy to produce, rising demand, and, significantly, a contract price set 35% higher than the average return for wheat or barley, all made naked oats.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

MPs in attack on 'complacent' Bach
MPs have accused junior DEFRA minister Lord Bach of being complacent about the impact of late payments on farmers in a damning report about the.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Morrisons 'let down' Welsh beef group
A senior supermarket executive came under fire at the annual meeting of an NFU Cymru county branch. more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Miss America heifer takes crown at Lancaster event
A smart heifer from the famous Miss America family, from Robert and Elaine Butterfield's Ingleview herd, produced a 4000gns top price at the.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Focus on growth, not cutting costs
Genetic progress, calf mortality and vet cover occupied the delegates' minds at the first day of this year's British Cattle Breeders Conference more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Fertiliser 'bible' the last resort in NVZ decisions
The government's nitrogen application fertiliser bible - RB209 - will only be used to judge whether applications comply with NVZ regulations where.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Direct drilling helps slash establishment costs
How much can you save by direct drilling? Suzie Horne finds out more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

City slicker turns rural retail winner
City oil trader turned retail entrepreneur Andrew Loftus has won Britain's Best Rural Retailer of the Year award. more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Careful selection of store cattle is key to quality finishing
Having secured an optimum market for finished beef cattle, Philip Dale of Rackham Farms, Thetford, Norfolk, is now in the process of cutting the.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Choosing the best piece of kit for the right task
What type of kit do you need to direct drill? We've asked three manufacturers what they recommend. Jeff Claydon, Guy Leversha and Sam Moore share.... more
(27 January 2006 09:00)

Half of farms failing RPA inspection system
More than half the initial cross-compliance inspections have resulted in failure, and a picture of disarray in the inspection procedure has emerged.... more
(27 January 2006 00:00)

Christmas beef and lamb sales higher than in 2004
Figures released by EBLEX show retail sales of beef and lamb on the run up to Christmas were up on the same period the year before more
(26 January 2006 10:00)

Two massive land deals kick-start 2006 market
A number of well-connected property firms have started 2006 with a bang after the details of two huge property deals were released last week. more
(26 January 2006 09:00)

Springwells herd to be dispersed
Scotland's noted Springwells Holstein herd is to be dispersed after an illustrious 40-year stint that culminated in an array of top Holstein trophies.... more
(26 January 2006 09:00)

Prospects brighter for the finish
The first beef cattle of the winter are nearly ready to go from Ballindeasig and Ed Jagoe has been keeping a close eye on the finished trade, as.... more
(26 January 2006 09:00)

Producers look for lamb outlet as processor quits
A group of south-west farmers has offered to help the 1500 suppliers of troubled processor Lloyd Maunder after the company announced this week it was.... more
(26 January 2006 09:00)