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Scrapheap Challenge - sourcing spare parts from the UK's biggest combine breakers
Sourcing spares for ageing combines is becoming something of a challenge. Nick Fone visited to one of the UK's biggest breakers to find out what's on.... more
(06 April 2008 09:00)
Farmer focus – Wheat price compensates for testing weather
Jim Alston runs 243ha at Manor Farm, Calthorpe, north Norfolk and as Calibre Farming looks after arable operations on another 500ha. The light to.... more
(06 April 2008 01:00)
Swaledale and Texel proves the right mix for hill farming
Making a significant profit from sheep hill farming isn't always easy, but when you have the right mix of genetics anything is possible more
(05 April 2008 12:00)
Tools and Tackle - Latest gadgets and gizmos for the farming world
Name: Sound Traveller K3000 ST
What is it? Portable MP3-player/iPod speaker set-up
Features: 6W speakers, laptop compatible, storage case, uses AA.... more
(05 April 2008 10:00)
Farmers warn against allowing resumption of US chicken imports
Will EU allow imports of chlorine-bleached chicken to please the Americans?
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(05 April 2008 09:00)
Watch top chef Philippa Vine prepare three tasty dishes
Watch our new video of Farmers Weekly's cookery writer Philippa Vine cooking three delicious dishes. more
(05 April 2008 08:00)
Farmer Focus: Andrew Hunter, April column
Andrew Hunter is MD for the UK-owned Magyar Farming Co, which in Hungary grows 3000ha (7400 acres) of combinable crops and potatoes, has 900 dairy.... more
(05 April 2008 01:00)
Video and pictures: Santana off-roader becomes the Iveco Massif
A big name in the truck world, Iveco is lining up for an attack on the 4x4 market with a revamped version of the Santana. Nick Fone tries out Spain's.... more
(04 April 2008 18:00)
Eco friendly free range egg brand launched
Noble Foods has launched a new eco-friendly free-range egg called Ecowise.
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(04 April 2008 17:30)
WRECKERS YARD: Journalist rolls brand new Iveco Massif 4x4
At the recent launch of Iveco's new off-roader in Italy a Hungarian journalist managed to tip this vehicle on its side. more
(04 April 2008 16:30)
Farmers Union of Wales tackles RSPCA over badger cull claims
The Farmers’ Union of Wales calls on the Charity Commission to take action over an RSPCA lobbying campaign more
(04 April 2008 16:15)
Digital dermatitis linked to locomotion score
Cows with higher locomotion score, flatter, more refined bones and better leg and feet composite are less prone to digital dermatitis, according to.... more
(04 April 2008 14:00)
Survey to assess farm rent increases facing tenants
The tenanted sector is facing an unprecedented wave of increased rental demands, according to tenants' representatives. Find out more and fill out a.... more
(04 April 2008 12:12)
Dairy farmers 'face crisis of confidence' unless prices rise
Dairy farmers could face a "crisis of confidence" unless milk buyers' follow Tesco's lead and increase the price they pay for milk, according to NFU.... more
(04 April 2008 12:00)
Rent increases should not be foregone conclusion says Tenant Farmers Association
Many landlords are using increased commodity prices as an opportunity to review their tenants' rents. more
(04 April 2008 11:00)
Lamb tagine
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(04 April 2008 11:00)
Care farming could put £149m/year into the rural economy
The therapeutic qualities of rural life have long been recognised. Now farms are providing solace for people in need. Johann Tasker reports. more
(04 April 2008 10:45)
Vaccine for bluetongue gets go-ahead from VMD
Bluetongue vaccine Bovilis BTV8 has received Veterinary Medicines Directorate approval, with 2m doses likely to be available by May. more
(04 April 2008 10:11)
Bluetongue vaccine facts
Details of Bluetongue vaccine Bovilis BTV8. more
(04 April 2008 10:10)
Early forecasts could help alleviate pesticide supply
Product shortages are becoming a fact of life. Mike Abram investigates why more
(04 April 2008 10:10)