http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides an all farming and agricultural news feeden-gbTue, 09 Feb 2010 18:17:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119863/precision-weed-control-can-help-save-cash.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119863/precision-weed-control-can-help-save-cash.htmlVariable rate technology could soon be creeping on to your sprayer. James Andrews looks at a precision weed control system under development.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:17:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119880/more-trade-stands-at-nba-beef-expo-ni.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119880/more-trade-stands-at-nba-beef-expo-ni.htmlThe National Beef Association is arranging extra exhibition space and car parking for NBA Beef Expo, Northern Ireland as demand for trade stands grows. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119875/defra-launches-spraying-consultation.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119875/defra-launches-spraying-consultation.htmlFarmers in the United Kingdom are being asked for their views on future spraying legislation in a consultation launched by the UK government today (9 February).Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119888/defra-unveils-upland-support-scheme.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119888/defra-unveils-upland-support-scheme.htmlDEFRA has announced details of its £31m Upland Entry Level Scheme which will support farmers who protect wildlife and biodiversity. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119889/crop-watch-keep-a-close-eye-on-post-cold-snap-diseases.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119889/crop-watch-keep-a-close-eye-on-post-cold-snap-diseases.htmlWinter crops appear to have survived the recent cold snap relatively unscathed, say our Crop Watch agronomists - but they advise close monitoring of crops for diseases over the next few weeks.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119882/tenants-could-lose-sps-entitlements-as-rental-terms-end.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119882/tenants-could-lose-sps-entitlements-as-rental-terms-end.htmlSome English tenant farmers could risk losing their SPS entitlements as their rental agreements come to an end. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119876/dozer-plough-shifts-a-lot-of-soil-with-not-many-hp.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119876/dozer-plough-shifts-a-lot-of-soil-with-not-many-hp.htmlSuffolk farmer Paul Kerridge designed this furrow-less plough in the second half of 2009 and is about to make a first batch for local farmers.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119879/bluetongue-vaccinated-ewes-pass-on-protection-to-lambs.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119879/bluetongue-vaccinated-ewes-pass-on-protection-to-lambs.htmlEwes receiving a booster shot of bluetongue vaccine in the second year of a vaccination programme have been shown to pass on extended protection against the disease to their lambsTue, 09 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119878/organic-sector-told-to-stop-scaring-consumers-over-gm.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119878/organic-sector-told-to-stop-scaring-consumers-over-gm.htmlThe organic body has been urged not to use scare tactics to turn consumers away from conventionally-produced food.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:54:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119877/love-pork-this-valentines-day.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119877/love-pork-this-valentines-day.htmlPig farmers have welcomed a comment by the president of Argentina - and are hoping it could lead to a rise in pork sales this Valentine's Day.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119874/upland-scheme-unveiled-despite-tenants-concern.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119874/upland-scheme-unveiled-despite-tenants-concern.htmlTenant farmers have described the Uplands Entry Level Scheme as disappointing and warned that some producers could miss out on vital support.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:58:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119873/badger-cull-protest-group-holds-first-meeting.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119873/badger-cull-protest-group-holds-first-meeting.htmlA group formed in protest against the planned Welsh badger cull has held its first public meeting.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:50:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119810/dont-tender-too-high-for-contract-land.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119810/dont-tender-too-high-for-contract-land.htmlContract farming tenders vary widely with some bidding too high. Suzie Horne looks at how to ensure a bid is viableTue, 09 Feb 2010 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119869/food-chain-retail-expertise-key-to-farm-shop-success.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119869/food-chain-retail-expertise-key-to-farm-shop-success.htmlHow do you make farmers' market stalls perform as a business? This was a central theme at the recent National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association conference. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:34:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119872/slurry-application-mapping-helps-keep-track-of-spreading.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119872/slurry-application-mapping-helps-keep-track-of-spreading.htmlGPS and mapping technology is increasingly making its presence felt in the once low-tech slurry application sector, explains David CousinsTue, 09 Feb 2010 09:28:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119871/rspb-calls-for-bird-friendly-pesticide-rules.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/09/119871/rspb-calls-for-bird-friendly-pesticide-rules.html Pesticide rules being introduced by the European Union must be used to protect the UK's farmland bird population, according to the RSPB. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119870/what-tractors-farmers-buy-in.brazil.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119870/what-tractors-farmers-buy-in.brazil.htmlIn the second of a series of articles looking at what tractors are popular in other countries, Steven Vale reports from Brazil Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:57:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119867/bluetongue-vaccination-push-is-launched.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119867/bluetongue-vaccination-push-is-launched.htmlContinued vaccination is the key to making sure Britain remains free of bluetongue, farmers are being warned.Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:33:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119868/feed-system-could-improve-cow-performance.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119868/feed-system-could-improve-cow-performance.htmlA new diet concept that balances rates at which feeds are fermented in the rumen will have a big impact on cow health and production, as Jeremy Hunt found out Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119864/field-trials-support-current-atlantis-application-advice.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/08/119864/field-trials-support-current-atlantis-application-advice.htmlHerbicide application studies taking place on a Velcourt farm have given some clear pointers for Atlantis applications this spring. Louise Impey finds out moreMon, 08 Feb 2010 14:59:00 GMT