Articles by Date : September 25 2006 - October 01 2006

Plans in place to bring Royal Show back to RASE
The Royal Agricultural Society of England is proposing to reclaim the management of the Royal Show, following an extensive review of its business.... more
(29 September 2006 17:00)

Beet compensation deal settled
Sugar beet grower’s compensation for price cuts will be incorporated into the single farm payment based on contract tonnage held by farmers, DEFRA.... more
(29 September 2006 15:32)

Farmers Weekly Poll suggests forage stocks are light for the winter
Do you have enough forage to last the winter or are you relying on your maize harvest to come up trumps? more
(29 September 2006 14:43)

What would Gordon Brown mean for UK farming?
Gordon Brown used this week's Labour Party conference in Manchester to try to secure his position as the next Prime Minister. But what would that.... more
(29 September 2006 14:28)

Conventional farming detrimental to environment, insists the Soil Association
Conventional farming has a far worse impact on global warming than official figures suggest, organic body the Soil Association insisted at this.... more
(29 September 2006 14:27)

November decision for 2006 SFP advances
English farmers won't find out until November whether they will get an advance on their 2006 single farm payments more
(29 September 2006 13:46)

Salary spotlight falls on levy board chiefs
The Meat and Livestock Commission has defended itself against accusations in the national press that its director general is overpaid more
(29 September 2006 13:11)

Welsh Assembly urged to link with RPA over single farm payment claims
Farming unions are urging the Welsh Assembly to establish a protocol with the Rural Payments Agency for dealing with cross-border single farm payment.... more
(29 September 2006 13:06)

DEFRA Call for dairy farmers to become more efficient
Unprofitable dairy farmers need to take a serious look at the way they are operating, according to junior DEFRA minister Barry Gardiner more
(29 September 2006 12:30)

Watch out for gout fly in early-sown cereals
Early-sown cereal crops will be at greatest risk from gout fly attack this autumn, growers are warned more
(29 September 2006 12:20)

Using genetic markers to detect footrot resistance
Ground-breaking research looks at the potential to breed sheep with resistance to footrot more
(29 September 2006 11:18)

John Deere launches new 6030 and 7030 tractors
John Deere has unveiled a completely refreshed range of tractors to replace its highly popular 6020 and 7020 middlewieight machines. more
(29 September 2006 10:59)

Trapping vital to keeping tabs on slugs
Crop establishment is a crucial time for setting and checking slug traps, growers are reminded more
(29 September 2006 10:05)

Don’t rush residual herbicide spray
Growers are being urged to make sure conditions are right before applying the residual herbicide, propyzamide more
(29 September 2006 00:00)

** IMPORT ** Top red-and-white genes at Baileys Holstein event
JOURNAL : Farmers Weekly SUBJECT : Top red-and-white genes at Baileys Holstein event AUTHOR : Jeremy Hunt SECTION :.... more
(29 September 2006 00:00)

Theberton Hall Farm's broad appeal
 Suffolk firm Clarke & Simpson is just about to launch a 438-acre farm that should appeal to a broad mix of buyers. Theberton.... more
(29 September 2006 00:00)

** IMPORT ** Stylish coloured breeds shine in the show ring
JOURNAL : Farmers Weekly SUBJECT : Stylish coloured breeds shine in the show ring AUTHOR : Jonathan Long SECTION :.... more
(29 September 2006 00:00)

Growers urged to manage crops to promote longevity of grassweed herbicides
Farmers Weekly's Direct Talk on...Weeds debate continues apace with the lastest postings on www.fwi.co.uk/forums more
(28 September 2006 17:15)

Last few days to think about trading sugar beet quota
UK sugar beet quota trading finishes on 6 October. Have you done your calculations? more
(28 September 2006 17:05)

Traffic light food labelling system could harm industry, NFU warns
The traffic light system for labelling food could have potentially dire consequences for the farming industry, the NFU has warned more
(28 September 2006 16:17)