RABDF appeals to Government for truth on Animal Health proposals
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has appealed for more essential basic information in its response to governments draft Animal Health Bill consultation. Cost benefit details of its proposed non-departmental public body, the Animal Health Organisation (AHO), are a priority, while the association has also expressed dismay at the heavy handed way in which […]
Nickerson variety breaks world wheat yield record
A crop of ‘Einstein’ winter wheat, a variety which was bred in the UK byNickerson, has achieved a new world wheat record for New Zealand farmer MikeSolari. The crop, which was harvested in March, yielded 15.637 tonnes perhectare, beating the previous world record of 15.36 t/ha set by Mr Solari threeyears ago with a crop […]
Forefront and Pharaoh return with new rules on use
Forefront and Pharaoh, Dow AgroSciences highly effective herbicides for weed control in grassland, return to the market under strict use conditions to minimise the risk of affected manure leaving farms. Based on aminopyralid, these products were voluntarily withdrawn from the market during 2008 and approval for use suspended by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) after […]
Farmers tuned in to online information
The results from a national survey, conducted by the National Farm Research Unit (NFRU) reveals that farmers across the country are widely adopting the Internet as part of their business. The survey revealed that the majority of farmers, both arable and livestock, actively use the Internet (56% of all farmers) and that of those who […]
Cornwall Farmers prepares for the future
Throughout its 90 year history, Cornwall Farmers has constantly evolved and adapted to changes whether agricultural, economic or political. The co-operative is once again reshaping to ensure its strength and sustainability. In the next three year period two things at least are certain. Shortly a general election will return a government with an inescapable responsibility […]
Deadline Day looming for Single Farm Payment applications
Volatile pound will affect amount UK Farmers receive from European subsidy; Moneycorp offers free service to maximise payments With the 17th May application deadline fast approaching, Moneycorp is warning all British farmers to act now and take control of their Single Farm Payment or risk losing out. Farmers should opt to be paid in euros […]
British Pig and Poultry Fair 2010: It’s all about you…
Visitors to this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair will experience acontinuation of the journey started two years ago by leading monogastric animalfeed business and partner to the Fair, ABN. The innovative feature stand will take visitors on a journey through the rangeof solutions being delivered by ABN to the many challenges facing pig andpoultry […]
Rising confidence in dairy farmers is not misplaced
Dairy UK has welcomed the results of a new survey that shows slowly growing confidence among British dairy farmers. Responding to the publication of DairyCos annual Intentions Survey, Dairy UK Director General Jim Begg said: Weve believed for some time that the British dairy industry was weathering the storm better than most during a period […]
Dedicated supply chains and better prices underpin first shoots of farmer confidence
The 2010 DairyCo Farmer Intentions Survey has revealed a small rise in confidence levels, in particular for those dairy farmers who are part of a dedicated supply chain. Though nine per cent of UK dairy farmers are intending to leave the industry within the next two years, equating to around 1,174 dairy farmers, 32% of […]
