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So you want to...
Here you can find all of Farmers Weekly's 'So you want to...' articles, offering information and advice on diversification projects you could.... more
(01 April 2006 00:00)
New farm waste controls to take effect from 15 May
New agricultural waste regulations will come into effect on 15 May, DEFRA has confirmed more
(31 March 2006 18:03)
Case IH back the West Country with the recruitment of two new dealerships
Case IH has announced the appointment of two new dealerships in the West Country. more
(31 March 2006 15:28)
Tory leader says Lord Bach's position is 'difficult to defend'
Tory leader David Cameron says junior DEFRA minister Lord Bach's position is difficult to defend because of the SFP fiasco more
(31 March 2006 10:10)
EA issues guidelines for spreading N in NVZs
New guidance on complying with NVZ requirements has been issued by the Environment Agency more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Welsh are suffering, too
The Welsh Assembly is being urged to find a way to get money to those farmers in Wales who are yet to see any of their single farm payments. more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Student business backs charity
Food Supply Management degree students at Loughry Campus have been selling fresh fruit and vegetables to staff and fellow students as part of their.... more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Ridgedale Holstein sale tops out at 20,000gns
This week's dispersal of Val and John Barker's high profile Ridgefield Holstein herd produced a remarkable average of 2220 per life and achieved a.... more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Putting taste to the test
Meat quality, the influence of genetic markers and animal nutrition all featured at this week's BSAS Conference, York. Jonathan Long and Chrissie.... more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Pre-movement testing for TB hits live markets hard
Store cattle numbers at auction markets in areas hit hard by bovine tuberculosis have fallen sharply this week, after the introduction of.... more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Organic market crying out for 'every part of pig'
British pig farmers are missing a golden opportunity to go organic and supply the growing premium section of the market in exchange for a healthy.... more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Open your gates to the public for Farm Sunday
Britain's first national farm open day - Farm Sunday - is to go ahead on 11 June. more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
More ways needed to give young entrants a hand
There may be no lack of youngsters wanting to farm, but there is still a shortage of opportunities to do so. more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Experts doubt nitrogen savings
Agronomists are sceptical that substantial nitrogen savings are on the cards - even after the driest winter since 1975/76. more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Alrewas Estate for sale at £3.15m
Knight Frank is selling the 267-acre Alrewas Hayes Estate at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Stafford, for £3.15m. more
(31 March 2006 09:00)
Conservation tillage cuts N & P losses
Conservation tillage could significantly reduce N & P in eroded sediment, according to latest research more
(31 March 2006 00:00)
NFU outlines the latest single farm payment position
The NFU highlights that DEFRA is giving serious consideration to extending the window for 2006 Single Payment Scheme applications until 9 June by.... more
(30 March 2006 20:20)
Tractor driver's funeral wish is honoured
A former farm worker, who said that he wanted to go to his funeral on a tractor, is escorted to his final resting place by two machines
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(30 March 2006 18:37)
SFP entitlement transfer deadline moved to 23 April
Junior DEFRA minister Lord Bach confirms that the entitlement transfer deadline has shifted to 23 April
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(30 March 2006 15:52)
Farmers getting paid SFP before they see validated entitlement statements
Some farmers are reporting that they have been paid their single farm payment before they have received a payment statement or even a validated.... more
(30 March 2006 15:07)