Articles by Date : January 23 2006 - January 29 2006

No higher prices for biofuels
Biofuels and cross-compliance drew plenty of attention at last week's annual conference of the Association of Independent Crop Consultants. Andrew.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Haskins sees CAP responsibility change in 2008
Lord Haskins has set out a vision for a radical restructuring of EU farm supports that would see responsibility for CAP devolved from Brussels to.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Reader enquiry service - legal Q&As
Welcome to the seventh outing for our free reader enquiry service. If you have a question on a legal, planning, tax, or business rates subject you'd.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Confidence in RPA and DEFRA plummets as new errors emerge
Fundamental errors in farmers' national reserve notification letters have added weight to fears that the single farm payment deadline of late.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Conacre system throws SFP into confusion
Thousands of farmers in Northern Ireland are having their single farm payments withheld, because they have inadvertently claimed entitlement on the.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Be prepared to meet pollution guidelines
Fewer than 5% of leading dairy producers have a thorough understanding of the Water Framework Directive unveiled in 2000, despite it containing.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Avoid condition score changes for longevity
A more considered approach to dry cow and early lactation management could reduce metabolice disorders, assisting the longevity of dairy cattle, a.... more
(23 January 2006 09:00)

Direct-drilling questions answered by experts online
Later this week Farmers Weekly launches its Direct Talk initiative. Focusing on direct-drilling, we've sought advice from various experts on low cost.... more
(23 January 2006 00:00)