Articles by Date : October 02 2006 - October 08 2006

'Amazing' Hampshire trade and more to come
The Hampshire farms market has been red hot this year and there is even more to come more
(04 October 2006 13:36)

Building trust will be key to Natural England's success
Natural England, the government's flagship landscape agency, is 'not just another quango', insists its deputy chairman more
(04 October 2006 12:35)

Early appearance of phoma in oilseed rape warning
Risk of phoma leaf spot looks to be high this season more
(04 October 2006 11:55)

Agricultural Trading Group produce pre-tax profits of 6%
Farm inputs co-operative Agricultural Central Trading has announced pre-tax profits of £933,000, a rise of 6% on the year more
(04 October 2006 11:50)

H&H Group reports steady trading year
Carlisle-based H&H Group, which includes livestock auctioneer Harrison & Hetherington, reported a steady trading year in its accounts for the year.... more
(04 October 2006 11:41)

New varieties of clover contribute to improved organic dairying
New varieties have increased the contribution white and red clovers can make to organic dairying more
(04 October 2006 11:12)

Strawlage proves a real cost cutter
Replacing silage with high moisture straw as a buffer feed and swapping barley for crimped grain has cut costs and reduced beef cattle finishing.... more
(04 October 2006 10:31)

Flush of autumn lifts lamb values
A strong flush of autumn grass in many areas is encouraging store lamb buyers to fast-track lambs for finishing more
(04 October 2006 09:43)

Conservatives debate the countryside at the Tory Party Conference
The countryside and the role farmers could play in tackling climate change have been up for discussion at the Conservative Party Conference in.... more
(03 October 2006 17:52)

Review of Outback's e-Drive system
FWi has reviewed Outback's e-Drive GPS-Assisted Steering system more
(03 October 2006 16:26)

Review of John Deere's Universal Autotrac system
FWi has reviewed John Deere's Universal Autotrac GPS-Assisted Steering system more
(03 October 2006 16:21)

Review of Autofarm Ontrac system
FWi has reviewed the Autofarm Ontrac GPS-Assisted Steering system more
(03 October 2006 16:10)

The Black Sheep - September 2006
The Black Sheep - September 2006 more
(03 October 2006 15:33)

France to blame for oilseed rape crops' turnip sawfly threat
Unusual insect pest turnip sawfly is attacking oilseed rape crops more
(03 October 2006 15:02)

Soil adjuvant boosts residual herbicide control
Interagro soil adjuvant increases grassweed control of residual herbicides, such as Crystal more
(03 October 2006 15:01)

Robigus area declines
Alchemy takes over from Robigus as biggest wheat variety more
(03 October 2006 15:01)

Cirl bunting re-introduction is European first
The first re-introduction of a small farmland bird has taken place with the release of more than 70 cirl buntings in south Cornwall more
(03 October 2006 15:00)

Dairy Hygiene Inspectorate merges with State Vet Service
The Dairy Hygiene Inspectorate has merged with the State Veterinary Service more
(03 October 2006 13:06)

South-west farmers dig in heels over disease levy, because of lack of TB action
The south-west NFU is urging the union nationally not to enter any discussions with the government about the imposition of a disease ‘levy’ until it.... more
(03 October 2006 11:22)

Unsettled harvest helps keep wheat trade stable
Farmers face a volatile wheat market over the coming months following a variable European harvest and a small UK exportable surplus more
(03 October 2006 11:20)