Articles by Date : August 28 2006 - September 03 2006

Harvest Highlights: Wheat better than expected for some
Reports are showing many growers are content with harvest yields considering the expected drop due after dry weather in June and July more
(01 September 2006 16:40)

Northamptonshire wheat performs well
Justin Blackwood had finished harvest on his own farm in Northamptonshire, but still had wheat to cut on some of the larger farms he consults for more
(01 September 2006 16:37)

Dodging showers in Norfolk
Norfolk grower Ed Lankfer had 60ha (150acres) of wheat remaining at Laurel Farm, Wereham. He was combining last Sunday and Tuesday at 18-20% moisture more
(01 September 2006 16:34)

Average Suffolk harvest
Suffolk farmer Sam Fairs finished harvest a week earlier than normal, in the middle of last week (w/c 28 Aug) more
(01 September 2006 16:30)

Zebedee highest yielder in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire grower Lionel Wells said wheat was as good as expected considering the dry weather in early summer more
(01 September 2006 16:26)

Drought affected Norfolk crops
John Steele said dry weather in June and July had affected his wheat crop in Norfolk more
(01 September 2006 16:23)

Kent harvest continuing
Peter Francesconi still had 60ha (150acres) of winter wheat to cut and some spring beans more
(01 September 2006 16:21)

Problem-free harvest in Worcester
Harvest had finished with no problems for Ian Sparey at Tryfan Barn, Worcester more
(01 September 2006 16:18)

Red Wine and Pear Jellies
Serves 5 more
(01 September 2006 15:00)

Pre-emergence grassweed control is worthwhile
Pre-emergence herbicides will be worthwhile this season, particularly in bad blackgrass situations, advise experts more
(01 September 2006 14:15)

Beef in Beer
Serves 4 - 6 more
(01 September 2006 13:00)

Wheat harvest delays highlight value of variety spread
After this year’s wheat harvest delays a leading breeding firm is urging growers to sow a range of varieties more
(01 September 2006 10:15)

Pasta with Sausages, Onions and Mustard
Serves 4 more
(01 September 2006 10:00)

JCB smashes diesel land speed record
British farm and construction kit manufacturer JCB has broken the land speed record for a diesel-powered vehicle. more
(01 September 2006 09:10)

Traded set-aside could be a time-bomb for farmers
Quota brokers are warning that farmers who have traded their set-aside entitlements, which are not then being claimed against, could be falling foul.... more
(01 September 2006 09:00)

See techniques to put cows on a firm footing
Producers hot-footing it to this month's Dairy Event, Stoneleigh Park, on 20-21 September, will see the spotlight put on lameness - an issue costing.... more
(01 September 2006 09:00)

Scots harvest fares well as East Anglia struggles
As the UK wheat harvest progressed in catchy weather earlier this week, Scotland seemed to be faring better than parts of eastern England, where.... more
(01 September 2006 09:00)

More to oxford than academics
Lincolnshire arable farmer Mark Tinsley is a man of many hats. He sits on the NFU's regional horticulture board and chairs a local potato co-op. He.... more
(01 September 2006 09:00)

Milk price needs lift now to keep the faith
Milk prices should rise now if farmers are to retain any faith in the market and invest in the future, says the NFU's Gwyn Jones. more
(01 September 2006 09:00)

JCB in bid to buy Jaguar?
JCB has been linked with the potential purchase of the troubled car firm Jaguar from the Ford motor company, following an expression of interest by.... more
(01 September 2006 09:00)