Articles by Date : April 14 2008 - April 20 2008

NFU defends UK biofuel production on Biofuels Day
The NFU has taken the opportunity of national Biofuels Day to draw a clear distinction between biofuels produced to what it calls "The British Model".... more
(15 April 2008 14:00)

Welsh confident about future of organic farming
Confidence in the future of organic farming in Wales is running high, a new survey has revealed. more
(15 April 2008 14:00)

Food shortages drive on-line debate
FWi Space forum users have their say. more
(15 April 2008 12:24)

Tesco announces £2.85bn profits despite a 'challenging' year
Tesco supermarket group has announced an 11.8% rise in annual profits for 2007, despite "challenging" market conditions. more
(15 April 2008 11:00)

New salmonella rules for broilers explained
Broiler producers are facing new rules on salmonella from January 2009, so what will the legislation involve and how can producers prepare for its.... more
(15 April 2008 11:00)

Why wheat is the best feedstock for Cargill's new plant
Cargill has officially opened its new wheat processing plant in Manchester. Mike Abram reports more
(15 April 2008 10:34)

Cargill opens large new wheat processing plant in Manchester
UK wheat has a large home-grown market to fill with the opening of a new wheat processing plant in the north-west. Mike Abram reports more
(15 April 2008 10:25)

Soaring price of food could see 100m starve, says IMF
The world's poorest countries face famine and civil unrest if global food prices keep rising, the International Monetary Fund has warned. more
(15 April 2008 09:00)

Leptospirosis costing herds £269 a cow
Some herds could be losing up to £270 a cow because they are unprotected against disease. However, vaccination is a simple solution more
(15 April 2008 08:00)

Pickup-to-wheelchair transfer system helps disabled farmers
A Ford Ranger pickup truck has been adapted by Derbyshire firm Autochair to allow Nottinghamshire farming partner Anne Clark, who has multiple.... more
(15 April 2008 08:00)

VIDEO: Philippa Vine cooks exclusively for Farmers Weekly
The asparagus season is almost here - so Farmers Weekly's cookery writer Philippa Vine is demonstrating how to cook asparagus risotto in this.... more
(14 April 2008 18:00)

Sclerotinia threat worth countering
Anti-sclerotinia sprays, omitted by many oilseed rape growers to their regret last season, should be easier to justify this season. more
(14 April 2008 17:59)

Exodus of dairy farmers set to resume?
Rising milk prices may have slowed the rate at which people are leaving the dairy sector, but it is likely to be just a temporary respite for those.... more
(14 April 2008 13:45)

Scrapie could pass via ewes' milk
Scrapie infected ewes may be able to pass the disease to their offspring via colostrum and milk, according to new research published last week by.... more
(14 April 2008 13:30)

High-speed PowerPlatform tractor unit to tackle a range of work
A monster multi-purpose tractor unit has been developed by US firm Custom Chassis. more
(14 April 2008 12:00)

Watch 13 April 2008 edition of Farming Sunday again on FWi
FWi brings you exclusively on line Farming Sunday's third series. more
(14 April 2008 09:00)

Plenty of new research to see on the HGCA stand
The Home Grown Cereals Authority will have a range of demonstrations and new information on its stand at this year’s Cereals event more
(14 April 2008 09:00)

Genetics key to organic Simmental plans
Organic, pedigree and Simmental are three words that rarely go hand in hand, but for a Wiltshire couple it's their plan for success more
(14 April 2008 08:00)

Get your muck and slurry analysed for free
For the first time at the Grassland and Muck event, farmers will be able to bring along samples of manure and slurry for free testing. more
(14 April 2008 08:00)

Uniform growth keeps poultry in top breeding condition
Producing high quality male breeders and reducing injuries at feeding were two key topics at the recent DSM conference. Lucy Knowles reports more
(14 April 2008 08:00)