Articles by Date : October 31 2005 - November 06 2005

Cold increases rhizoctonia risk in potatoes
Wet conditions force rethink for potato crops yet to be planted, writes Will Wilson. more
(22 May 2012 17:02)

VIDEO: NFU launches Farming Delivers campaign
Buy British food and make it local - that was the message from Peter Kendall as he launched the NFU's major new national campaign targeting consumers. more
(22 May 2012 16:07)

Testing hints at a high fusaria year
Many growers battling against septoria after a poor weather and reduced spray opportunities now have the prospect of an increased fusarium ear blight.... more
(22 May 2012 16:06)

Saddle gall midge hits yields
More than half of all growers and agronomists who found saddle gall midge in their crops last year saw a subsequent drop in yields, according to a.... more
(22 May 2012 14:38)

OBITUARY: Brian Hunter
Brian Hunter, one of the founders of public relations consultancy BHR Communications, has died peacefully in hospital at Huddersfield, aged 76. more
(22 May 2012 14:09)

Old, but still able to do a job of work...
If you thought that veteran tractors and machinery were in danger of disappearing from Britain's fields, shows and farmyards, you can take some.... more
(22 May 2012 12:59)

Two wheat candidates promise step up in yield
Two new winter wheat candidates are set to take wheat yields up a step more
(22 May 2012 11:40)

Forestry Commission changes to Scottish grant rules
Changes to Rural Priorities grant funding in Scotland designed to improve timber production have been announced by the Forestry Commission. more
(22 May 2012 09:51)

Hampshire solar farm construction begins
Construction of one of the UK's largest ground-mounted solar projects has started at an estate in Hampshire. more
(22 May 2012 09:38)

Simple solutions to feather pecking problems
Problems with feather pecking can start "in rear" and need to be addressed at an early stage. John Newton of ADAS reports more
(22 May 2012 09:23)

Arla and Milk Link announce proposed merger
Arla Foods amba and Milk Link have announced a proposed merger of the two dairy co-operatives more
(22 May 2012 09:16)

Cranswick announces preliminary results
Food processor Cranswick has reported a pre-tax profit of £48.4m for 2011/12, a 3% rise on the previous year, according to its preliminary.... more
(22 May 2012 09:10)

Arla and Milk Link: Top 10 facts
Arla Foods amba and Milk Link announced a proposed merger of the two dairy co-operatives today (22 May). Read some of the headline facts about the.... more
(22 May 2012 09:09)

Is EID a useful tool or a hindrance to sheep farmers?
Is electronic identification of sheep of any use to farmers, or merely an extra piece of legislation they could do without? Caroline Stocks asks four.... more
(22 May 2012 09:09)

Rothamsted scientist tackles GM wheat questions
The GM wheat trials at Rothamsted have hit the headlines, but what are the researchers hoping to achieve and how? Senior research scientist Toby.... more
(22 May 2012 09:01)

PHOTOS: Balmoral Show
See our round-up of photos from this year's Balmoral Show in Belfast. more
(22 May 2012 09:01)

Lodging in oilseed brings added disease threat
Growers should be aware of the rising disease threat in oilseed rape crops, particularly those that have been affected by lodging this spring, say.... more
(22 May 2012 09:00)

Arla and Milk Link merger - share your views
Arla foods amba and Milk Link and have announced a proposed merger which would create the UK's largest dairy company. Share your views on the merger more
(22 May 2012 09:00)

Top prizes in turkey cook-off
Student chefs from Colchester Institute and Westminster Kingsway College impressed judges to take top honours at this year's British Turkey Student.... more
(22 May 2012 09:00)

Welsh green schemes facing 20% funding cut
The funding levels of agri-environment schemes in Wales could be cut by 20% under Welsh Government proposals. more
(22 May 2012 08:59)