Articles by Date : February 04 2008 - February 10 2008

New Northern Barometer Farm
The decision to make Farmers Weekly's new northern Barometer farm in County Durham all-arable, was taken over 25 years ago, Andrew Blake learns more
(06 February 2008 09:00)

New biscuit wheat could take 25% market share within two years, says breeder
Viscount, a candidate biscuit variety in this year's HGCA Recommended List trials, could take up to a quarter of the wheat market in 2009, Keith Best.... more
(06 February 2008 08:00)

Agricultural borrowings fall after reaching highest ever level
Agricultural borrowings have fallen from last year's peak by £239m, according to latest figures from the Bank of England. more
(05 February 2008 20:00)

Ronald McDonald benefits from US food donations
American farmers and ranchers are celebrating their annual Food Check-Out Week, marking the fact that most Americans have already earned enough money.... more
(05 February 2008 19:30)

Oxfordshire farm for sale
Property agents Butler Sherborn and Savills are selling a 247-acre Oxfordshire farm that includes a substantial country house. more
(05 February 2008 17:52)

WRECKERS YARD: Grain trailer goes to ground
A snapped hitch ring sent this trailer headlong into the ground. more
(05 February 2008 17:48)

Two hundred acres of land for sale in Herefordshire
Hereford firm Brightwells is kicking off 2008 with the sale of a rare 204-acre block of arable and pastureland. more
(05 February 2008 17:37)

Early season fungicides vital to protect higher wheat margins
Spending an extra £15-20/ha on fungicides to protect much higher wheat gross margins this season shouldn't be a difficult decision for growers,.... more
(05 February 2008 16:00)

NFU and NFU Scotland anger as First Milk and Milk Link Merger talks collapse
The UK's two largest dairy co-ops have abandoned plans to merge. more
(05 February 2008 13:15)

Aberdeen Angus females draw the bids in Perth
Bids peaked at 7000gns for a cow and calf from the Wedderlie herd at this week’s Perth sales. more
(05 February 2008 11:00)

New pre-em alternative to paraquat
Potato growers have a new option for controlling a range of weeds this spring, following the launch of Basta (glufosinate-ammonium) from Bayer.... more
(05 February 2008 10:00)

Broadcasting agency says no to children's soundtrack
Noble Foods has been asked by the Broadcasting Advertising Clearance Centre (BACC), to change the singers on their new TV advert for Goldenlay omega.... more
(05 February 2008 09:20)

Heavy demand means cultivation equipment availability is patchy
Cultivations equipment makers may have upped production sharply over the last year, but farmers wanting new machinery for this autumn who haven't.... more
(05 February 2008 08:00)

National Treasure: The Book of Secrets star Nicolas Cage to buy Somerset Farm?
National Treasure: The Book of Secrets star Nicolas Cage has been spotted casting his eye over a former Somerset dairy unit. more
(05 February 2008 08:00)

The challenges facing world agriculture - a discussion paper by David Richardson
What are the challenges facing World agriculture and the implications for policy makers? Farmers Weekly columnist David Richardson sets out his.... more
(05 February 2008 00:00)

Good scope for marrowfat peas
Combinable crop growers are being urged to remember marrowfat peas when considering spring-sowing choices. more
(04 February 2008 15:30)

Co-op will stop selling cage eggs
The Co-operative retail chain has from today stopped selling eggs produced by hens housed in cages. more
(04 February 2008 15:00)

Country Channel launches new educational service
A new online educational service has been launched by Country Channel TV. more
(04 February 2008 15:00)

Asda farmers celebrate breaking 3bn pint barrier
A group of Asda dairy farmers have celebrated hitting the three billion pint mark more than three years after joining the Asda Dairylink scheme. more
(04 February 2008 14:30)

Grassland and Muck 2008
If you want to know how to grow grass better - or are pondering the choice of equipment to mow, ted, chop, bale or ensile it - then make sure you.... more
(04 February 2008 13:00)