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Staying in control of rising poultry production costs
Energy costs have doubled over the past 18 months - so how can you keep your costs down heading into the autumn? Olivia Cooper finds out
15 August 2008
Management Matters: Uncertain future for cereal production
Soaring costs of production for all commodities mean Martin Howlett is facing some difficult decisions at Deer Park Farm. Olivia Cooper reports.
08 August 2008
Farm lending hits record high, Bank of England reveals
Lending to agriculture hit an all-time high of £10.6bn at the end of June 2008, according to figures released by the Bank of England today (4 August)
04 August 2008
Record fertiliser profits not the whole story
News of record profits in the fertiliser industry grabbed the attention of many farmers. But as Roger Chesher discovers, there are several factors coming into play
30 July 2008
Beef finishers continue to lose money
The increased cost of feed, fertiliser and fuel means beef farmers are losing almost £100 a head on every finished animal, according to latest costings from SAC.
19 July 2008
NFU plans to reopen sugar beet price negotiations
The NFU has announced today (18 July) that it will try to reopen negotiations with British Sugar in order to secure a higher beet price for the 2009 contract year
18 July 2008
Price resistance is not an issue as nitrogen fertiliser sales move on apace
Farmers have been quick to take up early supplies of nitrogen for the coming season, but with continuing concerns over rising energy costs and product availability there are fears another price rise is on the cards
02 July 2008
Don't let your business fall victim to the CASH CRUNCH
Farm businesses risk being starved of cash to foot the higher bills expected this year. Read FW's guide to keeping your cash flow out of trouble
27 June 2008
Arrest made after bungled diesel raid in County Durham
Police have arrested a 21-year-old local man in connection with a diesel theft in County Durham, following which a farmer's wife died
24 June 2008
Soaring diesel costs mean contractor charges must rise
Contractor rates for harvesting, foraging and other operations must rise this year, due to higher fuel prices, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors has warned
18 June 2008
Arable farmers fear fertiliser could be in short supply
Farmers attending this week’s Cereals event have criticised the decision by a leading fertiliser manufacturer to limit the amount of fertiliser available this summer.
14 June 2008
