Articles by Date : January 30 2006 - February 05 2006

Mastitis in cattle
This Academy module is the second in a new series which aims to expand – and test – your knowledge on a range of issues. Here, we focus on mastitis –.... more
(01 February 2006 09:00)

Farmers asked to limit phone calls to the RPA
Farmers have been asked not to contact the Rural Payments Agency’s Customer Service Centre unless they have been asked to do so or unless they wish.... more
(31 January 2006 11:41)

Full SFP payments will start in February - DEFRA
Junior DEFRA minister Lord Bach confirms that the Rural Payments will start making payments at the end of February, and they will be full payments.... more
(31 January 2006 10:32)

Two-year rule threatens native beef
Increasing demand for native-bred beef will be hard hit if producers are forced to slaughter prime cattle at under 24 months to meet new rules on.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Tapping into income from woodland leisure pursuits
Farmers across East Anglia and south-east England are being urged to generate extra income from woodland by entering the market for rural recreation.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

student ideas help plan for the future
Harper Adams College in Shropshire was the winner of the 2005 Farm Planner of the Year competition. David Cousins looked at why their proposals.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Growth in organic milk demand prompts a need for more herds
More organic dairy farmers will be needed to satisfy growing demand in the sector, but only in modest numbers, says the Organic Milk Suppliers'.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

First estate in 10 years is up for sale
East Anglia has not seen a large estate sale for over a decade, but that is about to change. more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Fertiliser to be targeted with cost saving regimes
Fertilisers rather than fungicides should be the primary target of any input cost savings growers are intending to make this spring, ADAS fungicide.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Emergency vet assistance crisis
Large animal vet support is in crisis, leaving the potential for emergency assistance out of reach for many producers, a leading vet has warned. more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Cruelty pair convicted
A farmer and his wife admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cattle at Cirencester magistrates court on Wednesday (25 January) and were fined a.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Bluefaced Leicesters make confident start in the North
Bluefaced Leicester sheep breeders made a confident start to the year with a sale of in-lamb ewes and gimmer hoggs at Hawes Auction Mart, North.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Be cautious, but don't let business fall behind
Farmers risk being left behind if they are too cautious following CAP reform, says the head of agribusiness at Clydesdale Bank. more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Metritis in cattle
This academy module is the first in a new series which aims to expand – and test – your knowledge on a range of issues. Here, we focus on metritis.... more
(31 January 2006 09:00)

Cold snap challenges pig productivity
Low temperatures can hamper pig productivity, but also boost pigmeat demand more
(30 January 2006 14:16)

Pigmeat price boost from Europe
Strong pigmeat demand from Eastern Europe and plunging temperatures have nudged up UK pig values more
(30 January 2006 13:53)

Benefits of skylark plots are clear
Benefits from skylark plots far outweigh any lost crop income, says the RSPB more
(30 January 2006 11:30)

Peter Kendall will run for NFU president position
NFU deputy president Peter Kendall confirms he will stand for the position of union president more
(30 January 2006 11:16)

Union ready to fight for best deal, says Bennett
NFU president Tim Bennett has been touring the regions talking to farmers in the run-up to the presidential elections. more
(30 January 2006 09:00)

Take all precautions as abortion figures surge
Battling with abortions, endometritis and retained cleansings can be soul-destroying on any farm. more
(30 January 2006 09:00)