All from last 24 hours MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESLost barbecue days hit otherwise buoyant GB red meat salesBad weather during the barbecue season has hit red meat sales, blighting an otherwise buoyant picture for the past 12 months. According to figures produced by market analyst Kantar, British… SLURRY AND MANURE MANAGEMENTFree tool estimates whole-farm nitrate leachingFarmers can identify fields at higher risk of nitrate losses and prevent pollution by using a free spreadsheet tool to estimate annual nitrate loss at field and farm level. The… MARKETS AND TRENDSGrowth in China's meat imports starts to slowChina’s rising demand for meat imports appears to be slowing as the country rebuilds its pig herd following the African swine fever (ASF) crisis. The latest trade figures show that… HEALTH AND WELFAREAbattoir capacity fears as farmers face shorter journey timesAn urgent review of capacity in the UK abattoir sector is being demanded amid fears that livestock farmers will struggle to meet new rules on travel times because of an… ARABLEGlyphosate takes first step towards EU licence renewalFour EU members states tasked with evaluating glyphosate over the renewal of its licence have concluded that the weedkiller does not pose risks for human health. The designated member states… NEWSReport warns of 'disastrous' farm labour shortagesAgriculture faces “disastrous” labour shortages unless farms reward workers more and the industry better promotes career opportunities to new entrants, a report has warned. The perceived poor image of farming… PARTNERSHIPSHow two brothers and historic estate got into share farmingA new share farming agreement in Cambridgeshire has provided a business opportunity for two first-generation farmers and an exciting venture for a charitable trust. Share farming generally involves landowners joining… SPRAYERSDriver's view: Steven Forbes' Sands Horizon 6000Steven Forbes talks us through his 2019 Sands Horizon fitted with 36m variable-geometry booms and a 6,000-litre tank. He works for a 1,200ha arable, anaerobic digestion and contacting business run… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Septoria leaf test saves £4,000 on fungicidesHalf term was spent with the family. Normally, I have to physically remove myself from the area to be able to switch off, but this holiday we just relaxed in… DAIRYHerd futures survey reveals top farmer prioritiesNearly 90% of UK dairy farmers agree or strongly agree that being able to use sexed semen to guarantee a greater than 95% chance of a heifer calf is a… ROTATIONSHow Berks farm estate is preparing for a progressive futureDeveloping a sustainable and viable farming operation while keeping to the Welford Park Estate’s ethos of protecting the land is the task being undertaken by the host of the AHDB… WHEATADM offers wheat premium to track carbon footprintingMilling wheat growers can earn a price premium by agreeing contracts with ADM Agriculture to track their carbon footprint and move towards zero carbon production. The grain trading and processing… NEWSFilm aims to raise profile of mental health in Scots farmingA new film examining the most common causes of mental health problems, as well as their potential solutions, within the farming and wider agricultural community was launched this week. Unearthing… More articles
