Effective spring weed control timing critical
With the first signs of spring growth evident, weed control will now be front of mind for grassland farmers. In many pastures, broad-leaved weeds will be easy to find, and there will be a temptation to control these as soon as possible. However, uptake by many weeds will be relatively poor at present as air […]
Launch of public debate on the future of European agriculture policy
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dacian Ciolo?, today launched a public debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the European Union. Since its creation, the CAP has always been adapted to respond to the challenges of its time. Significant reforms have been made in recent years, notably in […]
EU consumers show strong support for CAP
The NFUs call for a strong Common Agricultural Policy has been backed by a recent survey which found that an overwhelming 90 per cent of EU consumers regard agriculture and rural areas as important for the future, with a large majority of Europeans in favour of continuing the CAP and the support it offers to […]
Gleadell Market Update
FEED WHEAT THE MARKET HAS GOT OFF TO A SLOW START AFTER THE EASTER HOLIDAY UAC report Ukrainian grain exports are likely to rise to about 1.4mln/t in March from 1.1mln/t in February. With approx 500,000t of wheat, 400,000t of barley and 400,000t of maize. Turkeys TMO sells 150,000t of wheat and 160,000t of […]
Innovative crop protection packaging gets overwhelmingly positive farmer survey response
An advanced range of packaging developed to help improve efficiency, safety and environmental protection when handling liquid crop protection products has received overwhelmingly positive feedback among farmer users. Its features could bring particular benefits when spraying for disease, weed or pest control this season, it is claimed S-Pacs, from Syngenta, have been phased in over […]
SCOPS Group welcomes new anthelmintic for sheep, but warns the sheep industry to use it carefully
The introduction of a new broad spectrum anthelmintic group (4-AD monepantel*) on to the UK market is an important addition in the fight to maintain good worm control in UK sheep flocks, says the SCOPS group. But, they warn, it does not take the pressure off the need to reduce our reliance on anthelmintics and […]
Branston Ltd’s in a class of its own!
FOOD education at a local junior school is really taking root thanks to the help of potato company Branston Ltd. The UKs leading supplier of potatoes joined forces with Branston Junior School last week, to educate children about healthy eating. Branstons Jo Parish and Simon Telfer visited the junior school early last week to talk […]
Highly relevant session for farmers at All-Energy 2010
How do you buy a wind turbine? This is just one of the questions that will be answered in the special conference session aimed at the farming community at All-Energy 2010, the UKs largest renewable energy exhibition and conference, taking place in Aberdeen on 19 and 20 May. The farming conference session will take place […]
3.3m support for Welsh Dairy Industry
The Welsh Assembly Government is investing 3.3 million into the Welsh dairy industry over the next three years which will aid in improving efficiency, sustainability and added value in the dairy supply chain. The main beneficiaries of the project will be dairy farmers who will benefit from advice, support and information on issues ranging from […]
