Articles by Date : March 13 2006 - March 19 2006

Cross-party talks on Tir Mynydd after producers' lobby
Welsh rural affairs minister Carwyn Jones has invited opposition party representatives to discuss the deepening crisis over his plan to scrap.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Be fair with compensation
THE NFU is calling upon farmers to come forward and sue the government if they have significant shortfalls between compensation paid for cattle.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Asda milk 'pledge' policy receives mixed reviews
A new milk promotion launched last week by supermarket Asda has received a mixed reaction from the dairy industry, despite featuring a price increase.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Direct talk on ... SFP entitlements
FWi and Farmers Weekly continue their Direct Talk on ... series with single farm payment entitlements. This is your chance to quiz our experts on.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Profit from winter grazing
Sending dry cows away for winter is helping a Yorks herd keep cows at grass for nine months a year more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Grazing reduces need for silage
Few suckler herds have even considered turning cows out yet, but early turnout could bring big savings more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Charolais Venture sets record at Royal Northern
The Royal Northern Spring Show at Thainstone, Aberdeenshire, last week saw a new centre record with a 7500gns call for the Charolais bull Kinclune.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Canopy adjustment vital for OSR output
Advanced crop establishment may call for high growth regulator rates to keep canopies upright more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Booklet advises on soil problems
A booklet helping farmers recognise and rectify a number of soil-related issues, such as compaction, erosion and surface capping, has been jointly.... more
(16 March 2006 09:00)

Tony Blair tackled on SFP delays during Prime Minister's Questions
Shadow minister for agriculture Jim Paice challenges Tony Blair over SFP delays during Prime Minister's Questions more
(15 March 2006 17:26)

Trapping helps predict wireworm threat
Pheromone traps can be a useful tool for estimating potential wireworm risk to potato crops, say experts more
(15 March 2006 11:00)

MPs raise concerns over DEFRA's badger culling consultation
The House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA) has expressed concerns over proposals put forward by DEFRA in its.... more
(15 March 2006 10:40)

MPs approve tail docking exemption
MPs voted on Tuesday (14 March) in favour of an exemption to allow the tail docking of dogs destined for a working life more
(15 March 2006 09:40)

'One off' sugar beet quota cut
Sugar beet growers in the UK are facing a quota cut of 11.7%, in addition to the 6.8% reduction already agreed for this season, as the EU seeks to.... more
(15 March 2006 09:00)

New IPU advice to be issued to Scots catchment
Growers in high risk areas of Aberdeenshire's River Ugie Voluntary Initiative catchment area are likely to be advised to stop spraying the weed.... more
(15 March 2006 09:00)

Hooked on market magic
In the seventh of our series spotlighting the achievements of dynamic young people, Claire Powell profiles Alex Fleming. Sponsored by Massey Ferguson more
(15 March 2006 09:00)

Greater demand for set-aside at SFP auction
Aberdeen and Northern Marts' fourth auction of single farm payment entitlements saw greater demand for set-aside and lower value lots, the firm.... more
(15 March 2006 09:00)

Hotel deal done before the ink's had time to dry
One of the world's top hotels has already placed an order for Scotch beef, following the EU decision to end all export restrictions. more
(15 March 2006 09:00)

Jim McLaren, Bob Howat named vice presidents
Bob Howat and Jim McLaren have been elected as vice-presidents of NFU Scotland. more
(15 March 2006 09:00)

Belgian Blue buyers rally to 4800gns high point
Wintry conditions at Chelford in Cheshire last week failed to deter Belgian Blue buyers from the breed society's spring fixture where a bull from the.... more
(15 March 2006 09:00)