Articles by Date : February 18 2008 - February 24 2008

Potatoes are key crop for Northern Ireland Barometer
Potatoes remain the key drivers of operations on Farmers Weekly's Barometer farm near Northern Ireland, Andrew Blake hears more
(20 February 2008 09:00)

Crop Watch: nitrogen going on to backward crops
The first nitrogen fertiliser applications started going on to backward oilseed rape crops this week, according to FWi's team of agronomists. more
(19 February 2008 17:30)

Peter Kendall takes a swipe at 'freeloaders' at the NFU Centenary Conference - Video
NFU president Peter Kendall has rounded off the annual conference with a swipe at “freeloaders” and a call for members to encourage their farming.... more
(19 February 2008 17:00)

Paul Temple fights off NFU election challenge
Paul Temple has been re-elected as vice-president of the NFU. more
(19 February 2008 16:59)

Gordon Brown pays tribute to farming industry at NFU Centenary Conference
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has thanked the farming industry for what it does and indicated that food security is an issue that is going back up the.... more
(19 February 2008 16:58)

Poultry producers urged to insure against volatile wheat prices
Poultry producers can help protect their businesses from volatile wheat prices by using futures and options, according to the HGCA. more
(19 February 2008 16:40)

GM technology could play a key role in food retail
Rising food prices could provide a ‘window of opportunity’ in terms of convincing consumers that GM technology may have a role in UK agriculture. more
(19 February 2008 16:30)

Last summer's floods will not prompt change in Environment Agency policy
Last summer's unprecedented flooding is not going to prompt any significant change in Environment Agency policy with farmland. more
(19 February 2008 16:00)

Blue Tongue worries at Deer Park Farm in Cornwall
Livestock diseases continue to pose a threat at Deer Park Farm but rising beef and lamb prices are providing a welcome morale booster. Olivia Cooper.... more
(19 February 2008 15:19)

RPA passes £1bn payment mark, but should be doing better
The Rural Payments Agency has passed the billion pound mark in making payments under the Single Payment Scheme for 2007, but farmers groups are.... more
(19 February 2008 15:00)

'Perfect storm' brewing for agriculture according to the Sustainable Development Commission
Agriculture is entering a period of monumental change and investment in sound science will be essential if food security is to be achieved. more
(19 February 2008 14:30)

Time is right to secure dairy farmer's financial future
Dairy farmers have a “once in a generation opportunity” to secure their financial future, NFU dairy board chairman Gwyn Jones told a breakout session.... more
(19 February 2008 14:15)

Lib Dem leader tells farmers to focus on consumers
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has told farmers that if they want to change supermarkets they need to focus on the people that supermarkets listen to –.... more
(19 February 2008 14:00)

How to get your Welger baler ready for the silage season - picture gallery
With the silage season fast approaching, it won't be long before balers are brought out of hibernation and set to work. Peter Hill asked Lely service.... more
(19 February 2008 14:00)

Watch NFU president Peter Kendall's speech - Videos
NFU president Peter Kendall launched the union’s Centenary Conference in London this week by stressing the importance of the UK’s contribution to.... more
(19 February 2008 12:00)

'We must try not to whinge' - NFU
The farming industry needs to present itself to the media in a positive way if it is to win the support of government and the loyalty of consumers. more
(19 February 2008 11:30)

Agricultural buildings allowances need rethinking according to NFU
The NFU has called for a major rethink by the government over the impending demise of agricultural buildings allowances. more
(19 February 2008 11:30)

Improving grassland performance needs good management
Good management of autumn covers has been central to improving grassland performance on a Welsh dairy farm, which will host an RABDF/BGS and MDC open.... more
(19 February 2008 11:00)

Dancing JCB tractor at the World Ag Expo
The World Ag Expo in California was a chance for companies such as New Holland, Case and John Deere to showcase some of the newest machinery around,.... more
(19 February 2008 10:36)

Cost of bluetongue (blue tongue) vaccine continues to worry livestock producers
Livestock producers continue to be worried about the cost of the Blue Tongue vaccine, the numbers prepared to voluntarily take it up and the risks of.... more
(19 February 2008 10:20)