Articles by Date : February 06 2006 - February 12 2006

Farmer Frank - the agony uncle
Meet our fictional therapist Farmer Frank. He's not qualified, not experienced and, according to some, not all there. But every month he dispenses.... more
(09 February 2006 15:06)

Farmers warned that IACS 22 form is being replaced by an RLE 1
The Rural Payments Agency is warning farmers and and advisers that it is replacing the infamous IACS 22 form with an RLE 1 more
(09 February 2006 09:56)

Lib Dems set out their vision for the future of farming
The Liberal Democrats launch a new farming paper which they believe sets out the path to get British farmers a better deal more
(09 February 2006 09:42)

Payment delays mean English farmers bear brunt of rising debt
UK farm debt spiralled by more than 1bn last year to hit a record high following delayed single farm payments and sliding agricultural returns. more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

No glut of OTMS cattle on market
Fears of a slump in beef prices caused by a glut of over-30-month cows appear unfounded, say traders. more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

DFB holds its milk price, but others likely to cut
Dairy Farmers of Britain is holding its milk price until the end of March but other buyers look likely to follow Arla Foods' price cut that was.... more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Union attacks SFP system
The Ulster Farmers Union has launched a stinging attack on the department of agriculture over its handling of single farm payments, pointing out that.... more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Understand why nitrogen application is important
Growers must be able to justify nitrogen use on every field, and not just because it costs so much more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Scots say save us from superstores
Farmers north of the border are lobbying Scottish parliamentarians to protect them from supermarkets. more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

North Yorkshire property market has a good start
It is encouraging to report that the New Year has got off to a firm and positive start in North Yorkshire. more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Multidrive calls in the receivers
Multidrive has entered administration following weakened sales of its specialist application tractors. more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Making the switch from solid to liquid nitrogen
There are plenty of occasions when the sprayer sits idle in the yard, so why not get better usage by applying liquid fertiliser with it? Geoff.... more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Don't call us, we'll call you...
Farmers have been asked not to contact the RPA's Customer Service Centre during the next month unless asked to do so, or for an entitlement transfer.... more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Dairy profit by design
Keeping profitable in dairying is difficult at the best of times, but when you've got to meet research requirements it can become even trickier. The.... more
(09 February 2006 09:00)

Farmers take on retailers
Scottish and Welsh farming unions are meeting MPs and Tesco buyers to call for fairer buying practices more
(08 February 2006 17:03)

Better NFU group holding farmer meetings across the country
The Better NFU campiagn group is going on tour to give farmers a chance to quiz its candidates for the NFU presidential election more
(08 February 2006 14:30)

TB problem won't be solved with hope and half measures - NFU
The NFU tells MPs that it is vital that the problem of TB is tackled in badgers as well as cattle more
(08 February 2006 14:07)

More to do as March VI deadline looms
With only two months before the end of the five-year Voluntary Initiative, growers are urged to do more to meet its targets more
(08 February 2006 11:00)

Look out for new threat to carrots
Carrot growers need to look out for signs of a new leaf blight disease this season, experts warn more
(08 February 2006 10:00)

Jill's Rabbit Pie
Serves 4-6 more
(08 February 2006 09:00)