Here are some of the key articles that have appeared on FWi over the past week – including a first drive of New Holland’s T6080 tractor (includes video footage), the risks of more modulation through the CAP health check, a farmer’s eye view of a McDonald’s processing plant and full listings of livestock anti-parasitic products.
Weighing in at under 6t, yet packing 155hp, we provide a first drive report on New Holland’s T6080 tractor (includes video footage).
Bovine TB – the bane of dairy farmers across the nation – is being targeted in Wales. We relay the latest developments as policies start to shift. There’s also evidence that scrapie could be passed on to lambs though ewe’s milk.
Tesco chalked up £2.85bn profits last year – nice work if you can get it.
Biofuels Day was on Wednesday and there was plenty of talk about their potential contribution to global food problems and environmental damage. We provide a more balanced view and highlight some of the on-line debate.
Thought you’d seen the worst Brussels could throw at farming through additional modulation? Think again! The CAP health check could provide a back-door route for yet more cuts, reducing single farm payments by up to a further 10%.
If your focus is getting SPS forms completed on time this spring, our detailed guide to getting all the data in the right place should help.
Ever wondered just how McDonald’s processing plants stand up to scrutiny. Farmers Weekly sent one of its farmer contributors along to see if they are up to scratch.
Keeping abreast of livestock anti-parasitic product details is no easy task. Our detailed listings give you all the facts you need, plus guidance for parasite control in poultry.
Cooler conditions may have slowed crop growth, but T0 treatments are still worth making say crop consultants. Watch out for sclerotinia and pollen beetle in oilseed rape too.