Testing scheme beats government targets
The National Sprayer Testing Scheme continues to build on previous success with the 2009/2010 end-of-year figures showing a 2% increase in the number of sprayers tested the most successful year in the schemes history. In total, 13,800 sprayers were checked last year, exceeding government targets and covering 89.2% of the UK sprayed area. Owners and […]
Another first from Patchwork
In keeping with Patchworks philosophy, keeping technology simple, their unique First Pass GuidanceTM software enables the BlackBox 510 to recognise the field name and automatically sets up the first field pass, switching to curved or straight line guidance when you wish to work the remainder of the field. Patchwork, from their field research with many […]
New discovery could aid development of elusive bovine mastitis vaccine
Researchers have discovered components of the bovine mastitis-causing bacterium,Streptococcus uberis that play a key role in the disease. This discovery couldlead the way to finally developing a vaccine for this endemic disease, whichcosts UK farmers alone nearly 200M per year, requires the large scale use ofantibiotics, causes pain to cows and dramatically reduces milk yield. […]
‘Fly-grazing’ is an increasing rural problem, warn leading solicitors
The recent ‘James Gray’ case has highlighted the serious issue of neglectedhorses, the consequences of which are not limited to those to whom they belong.Consequently, farmers and landowners need to be on their guard against theincreasing problem of ‘fly-grazing’, the unlawful keeping of livestock onprivately-owned land, according to Knights Solicitors, a specialist in rurallegal issues. […]
The Great Milk Robbery
The NFU has conducted an investigation of the dairy market which has revealed that millions of pounds in earned revenue is not being passed back to dairy farmers. The NFU says it is absolutely clear that the substantial rises in wholesale prices of major dairy commodities such as milk, cheese and cream in the […]
Ocean acidification and IGBP’s climate-change index discussed at UNFCCC meeting in Bonn.
Planetary boundaries, IPCC errors, ocean acidification and IGBP’s climate-change index were all discussed by the global-change programmes at the thirty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), held in Bonn yesterday. The body is one of two established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to provide advice […]
SAC Welcomes Voluntary Move to Help Bleeding Calf Research
SAC welcomes Pfizers decision to voluntarily stop selling Pregsure BVD in all EU Member States, including the UK. It has been suggested that the use of Pregsure BVD may be associated with BNP (Bovine Neonatal Pancytopenia) commonly known as Bleeding Calf Syndrome. Pfizers decision will help SAC and other investigators understanding better the origins of […]
New Bluetongue status for Britain
Veterinary associations have welcomed the European Commission announcement that Britains bluetongue status will be reclassified as a Lower Risk Zone (LRZ) for bluetongue virus (BTV8) and are asking members to get the message out to clients as soon as possible. Britain is currently part of the BTV8 Protection Zone, which covers much of Europe, and […]
Gleadell fertiliser report
The main highlight this week is meetings at the IFA conference in Paris, where traders and producers meet to trade and discuss potential for the next quarter and beyond, says Calum Findlay, Gleadell Agricultures fertiliser trader. As stated last week, it is becoming very apparent that stocks of Ammonium Nitrate are at a very low […]
