Gleadell Market Update
FEED WHEAT by David Sheppard. Telephone 01427 421222 or email david.sheppard@gleadell.co.uk “The last week can only be described as a very quiet market; with thin volumes trading, new crop futures are unchanged from the close of last week with some consumers still sitting out of the market, and many others just looking to execute business […]
Long-Term Fixed Rates Climbing Despite Stable 0.5% Base Rate
The Bank of England may have kept its base rates at 0.5% yesterday (9th July 2009), but the real cost of long-term borrowing is increasing and farmers need to consider how this will impact their business plans. The base rate of interest has now been held at an historically low level for five months and […]
Let The Battle Begin
Ten ASDA beef suppliers will battle it out at the Yorkshire Show in the final leg of ASDAs Extra Special steak tasting challenge next week to discover who is supreme champion. The steaks selected for the final judging will be cooked in front of celebrity chef and Yorkshireman Brian Turner and ASDA chef Simon Shaw […]
HSE Takes Safety Message To Great Yorkshire Show
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is underlining its commitment to improving health and safety in agriculture – one of the UK’s most dangerous industries – by exhibiting at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate (14-16 July). Experts will use the showpiece event to forge greater links with the region’s farming community. They will be […]
BCPC Welcomes Appeal Court Decision on Crop Spraying
The British Crop Production Council (BCPC) has welcomed the unanimous decision of the Appeal Court to overturn last November’s High Court ruling on pesticide spraying. “There’s no room for complacency in the protection of bystanders and residents when crops are being sprayed” said Dr Colin Ruscoe, Chairman of BCPC, “but the Appeal Court judgement will […]
What’s The Truth About Fluke?
Fluke is a disease on the move. Wet, warm summers have led to fluke reproducing faster than ever before and even moving into areas that have not traditionally hosted the parasite, such as arid East Anglia. Janssen Animal Health in association with the National Sheep Association (NSA) is now turning to sheep farmers to find […]
G8 Leaders Must Address Future Food Crisis
World leaders must not back away from addressing the future food crisis, say supporters of the Farming First’ coalition ahead of the G8 summit in Italy. Since global food prices surged in July 2008, world leaders have begun to address agricultural productivity and farmers’ livelihoods. After a generation of neglect, the World Bank and UN […]
Sodexo Secures Red Tractor Certification Across Multiple Sites
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has today announced that it has been awarded the Red Tractor certification across multiple sites, demonstrating its widespread commitment to supplying customers with quality produce sourced from British farms. From today, 450 sites in Sodexo’s education, healthcare and defence sectors will be providing milk and cream […]
Lobbying Pays Off On VAT And Rent Reviews Legislation
A proposed amendment to the Government’s Finance Bill has clarified the situation regarding VAT and rent reviews following intensive industry lobbying involving the NFU. The NFU has worked hard over the past six months within the Tenancy Reform Industry Group (TRIG) to secure clarification on the Mason vs Boscawen court case which affected rents under […]
