31/10/05
This year's winner of The Royal Smithfield Club's prestigious annual award for
outstanding service to the British meat and livestock industry is David Raine
(52) of Penrith, Cumbria.
31/10/05
Charolais bulls met a flying trade from commercial beef producers throughout
in Perth on Thursday 27 October.
31/10/05
In recent years, the role of the Glendale Agricultural Society's secretary and
treasurer has changed radically.
31/10/05
Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas has pledged to bring to the attention of the National
Assembly the issues flagged up in a major new study into the challenges facing
the hills and uplands.
28/10/05
Monday, 31 October marks the day when the opening of 'access land', which was
previously off limits, is completed across England.
28/10/05
NFU Scotland has welcomed a report published today (28 October) emphasising the
potential for developing Scotland's biodiesel industry.
28/10/05
CLA Wales is calling on the National Grid to proceed with the greatest sensitivity
as it pursues its chosen route for the proposed Milford Haven to Gloucestershire
gas pipeline.
28/10/05
Accurate spread patterns is a key feature of the new Axis twin disc spreader
range, launched onto the UK market by Kuhn Farm Machinery this autumn.
27/10/05
A solid and confident trade at United Auctions, Perth on Tuesday 25th October
2005 saw 60 bulls sell to an average of £3267 – up £122 on
the year.
27/10/05
The pigeon and poultry sections at this weekend's Countryside Live Food and Farming
Fair have been cancelled following a directive which has just been received from
DEFRA.
27/10/05
NFU Scotland's annual Excellence Awards are in full swing and searching for the
best in the business within the three categories of the awards.
27/10/05
The authors of the report 'Cherished Uplands' have called upon the Welsh Assembly
Government to launch an inquiry into the future of the hills and uplands.
27/10/05
Pauline Blair, a hill sheep farmer from the Lorton Valley, is the new Chairman
of the Cumbria branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
26/10/05
Massey Ferguson is further increasing the performance and versatility of its
two most powerful draft tractors at the top of the MF 6400 Series.
26/10/05
Innovative research and development is married to the latest production techniques
at Zedelgem to earn the plant the title of Centre of Excellence for New Holland
Harvesting Equipment, the heart of the brand's harvesting operation.
26/10/05
ClA Wales says it's bitterly disappointed that with Britain facing one of the
coldest winters in a decade a Government task force has snubbed the cheaper,
greener, fuel sector.
25/10/05
The Italian industrial group SAME DEUTZ-FAHR has reached a wide strategic agreement
with Escorts Ltd (New Delhi), one of the major Indian industrial groups, also
active in the farm tractor sector.
25/10/05
Massey Ferguson’s MF 7400 Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission, combined
with the unimpeded side view offered by the new MF 7400 Panoramic cab, offer
the ultimate combination for municipal tractor work.
25/10/05
There will be quality and quantity livestock at the 2005 Countryside Live Food
and Farming Fair as organisers announce that both the cattle and sheep sections
are full.
25/10/05
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) decision to investigate the recent move by Robert
Wiseman Dairies to purchase the fresh liquid milk business of Scottish Milk Dairies
will do nothing to encourage the consolidation and development required to drive
the dairy sector forward.
24/10/05
Sales from 3 pedigree Limousin herds held on Friday 21st October 2005 at Borderway
Mart, Carlisle, saw a brisk trade and near total clearance topped by the stylish
heifer, Jencralodge Utopia, when selling for 13,000gns.
24/10/05
WITH hopes high for a return to normal exports, the English Beef and Lamb Executive
(EBLEX) has stepped up efforts to tee-up potential markets.
23/10/05
The peaceful village of Felindre high above Swansea is the unlikely setting for
a stand off over the proposed National Grid pipeline, which is due to take gas
from Milford Haven to Gloucester.
22/10/05
ASDA will work alongside existing hub supplier – Plumgarths, who currently
run ASDA’s ‘Best of the Lakes’ hub from their farmshop premises
in Kendal.
22/10/05
A new code of practice on the use of snares was launched today, with a strong
emphasis on animal welfare when people are considering the use of snares.
22/10/05
The Brecknock Agricultural Society is launching a new publication, Cherished
Heartland, sponsored by the Brecon Beacons National Park, NatWest Bank and the
WDA.
21/10/05
The top third English lowland suckler herds set an impressive performance standard
for the post-subsidy world.
21/10/05
CLA Wales is calling on the National Assembly to carefully consider how it is
going to implement the commitment given to extend access to coastal areas.
21/10/05
The European Commission has today announced that it will reduce red tape for
both farmers and administrations by making rules more transparent, easier to
understand and less burdensome to comply with.
21/10/05
The price differentials between farm assured and non-farm assured stock sold
liveweight through English auction markets have been revealed for the first time
through a study undertaken by the English Beef and Lamb Executive.
20/10/05
Dishes which “scream Yorkshire” have won two chefs passionate about
cooking and the region’s food major accolades in the culinary world.
20/10/05
Over 3500 John Deere customers in the UK and Ireland already experience the benefits
of using the JDParts website.
19/10/05
A new code of practice on the use of snares was launched today, with a strong
emphasis on animal welfare when people are considering the use of snares.
19/10/05
MORE than £5 million has been pledged to help the English Beef and Lamb
Executive (EBLEX) develop and restore beef markets.
19/10/05
Financially, it’s been a good year for the Texel Sheep Society according
to the annual accounts which have just been published.
18/10/05
The Brecknockshire Agricultural Society is marking its 250th anniversary by commissioning
a ground breaking report into the Future of Upland Farming in Wales.
18/10/05
The Common Agricultural Policy reform heralded a big change for farmers and crofters
throughout Scotland.
18/10/05
NFU Scotland is delighted to announce the arrival of a new Regional Manager who
started in his role at Ingliston recently.
18/10/05
With Hallowe’en just around the corner, the hunt is on to find the best
carved pumpkin for a new children’s competition at the Countryside Live
Food and Farming Fair.
18/10/05
New Holland continues to expand its tractor offering with the introduction of
new four-cylinder models for each of its utility tractor ranges, the TND-A and
TNS-A.
17/10/05
The Tenant Farmers Association's Chief Executive, George Dunn has told a conference
of agricultural arbitrators that it is time for agricultural rents to fall.
17/10/05
A Defra funded training project, designed to help Lancashire's rural women find
work, has been praised by the Department for Work and Pensions in a new report.
17/10/05
Two leading bids of 10,000 guineas, and a bid of 8,700 guineas for an 8-month
old heifer were the highlights of an outstanding sale at Chelford last Saturday
for three of the country’s leading breeders of British Belgian Blue cattle.
17/10/05
Two major players in the livestock industry have joined forces with a recently
created UK livestock database – which has been awarded nearly £1/2
million government backing.
16/10/05
Local breeders Matt and Craig Ridley from the Haltcliffe herd lifted the leading
price tag of 14,000gns with their home bred bull Haltcliffe Volvo.
16/10/05
The British public needs to be convinced of the vital link between consuming
British beef and protecting the environment.
16/10/05
Scotland's farming union has urged government to start considering food security
as one of its highest priorities.
16/10/05
A LEG of lamb is a leg of lamb - isn't it? Not according to a new CD-ROM produced
specifically for chefs by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX).
14/10/05
The most significant animal welfare legislation for nearly a century has been
published by Defra.
14/10/05
NFUS has warmly welcomed confirmation that the Scottish Executive will start
to issue the new Single Farm Payments to Scottish farmers in December.
14/10/05
Real progress is now being made under the new Environmental Stewardship Scheme,
says Farming Minister Lord Bach.
14/10/05
Glorious weather brought over 24,000 visitors flocking to the 55th British National
Ploughing Championships at Soham in Cambridgeshire on October 8th and 9th, to
see Britain’s leading ploughmen in action.
13/10/05
A poultry sample sent to the UK from Turkey has proved positive for the high
pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 strain virus.
13/10/05
NEW livestock stalls for this year's National Primestock Show & Sale at Stafford
Showground on November 19th & 20th are being erected.
13/10/05
NFU Scotland has welcomed the decision by Defra and devolved administrations
to issue a consultation on the resumption of beef exports earlier than planned.
13/10/05
The finalists in the 2005 Great Yorkshire Cookery Competition don their aprons
for the cook off.
12/10/05
The British Pig Executive has joined with Farmex Ltd of Reading to fund a study
of electricity consumption on a number of commercial pig farms.
12/10/05
The delivery of environmental 'goods' depends on farmers and land managers, according
to CLA Wales.
12/10/05
Hedges are one of the most important natural habitats on many farms and so conscientious
management will make all the difference to providing a good farm environment.
12/10/05
Tractor distributor Landini UK has introduced a tough new ride-on mower for farmers
wanting to keep lawns, small orchards and other light vegetation in trim.
12/10/05
Farmers in the North West of England will soon have the opportunity to learn
more about the potential for growing energy and non-food crops in the region.
11/10/05
NFUS yesterday held a productive meeting with the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)
to discuss a range of issues facing the industry.
11/10/05
The NFU's Vision for the Dairy Industry sets out a strategic vision for the British
Dairy Industry.
11/10/05
Northumberland National Park Authority's Drovers Project hosted a Hot Roast Beef
Tasting at the Alwinton Show this weekend, to celebrate the value of locally
produced meat from traditional breeds of cattle.
10/10/05 Leading north east
Charolais cattle breeder, Steve Nesbitt will judge the entry of 275 bulls and
60 females at the breed society's official autumn show in Perth.
10/10/05
Rural crime in Derwentside has been cut significantly following the introduction
of a Farmwatch scheme.
10/10/05
Cumbria, once free of bovine TB, has had 38 farms with TB reactors to the end
of July this year alone.
10/10/05
Desperate beef farmers are looking for "friends" in the processing
and retail sectors, the National Beef Association has warned as it looks ahead
to Friday's summit in London which will address the crisis in the UK beef industry.
10/10/05
Aberdeen-Angus females met a brisk trade at the third annual “Border Blacks” on-farm
sale at Wedderlie, Gordon, Berwickshire, on Saturday (October 8).
10/10/05
NFU Scotland has told the Scottish Executive that it must strike a balance between
agricultural and forestry priorities.
10/10/05
A Northern Ireland farmer’s bid to replace oil with sustainable home grown
fuel and make a profit was an inspirational highlight of the Future Farmers of
Wales 2005 study tour.
08/10/05
The Border Charolais Club/Pfizer suckler herd of the year award has been made
to Greystoke Castle Farms.
08/10/05
EU vets have paved the way for the return of British T-bone steaks to Europe
when the beef export ban is lifted in early 2006.
08/10/05
EBLEX says prices paid to beef cattle farmers have fallen by more than 10 per
cent.
08/10/05
Scotland's farming union has welcomed proposed new animal welfare laws.
07/10/05
English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) says provenance is important to shoppers
when it's provided in context, along with information on quality and assurance.
07/10/05
A well-trained workforce is vital to the future of the British pig industry and
major steps are being taken to make sure that people working in the English and
Welsh Pig Industries can get top quality training and develop fulfilling careers.
07/10/05
Livestock farmers are being urged to demonstrate confidence in the future for
British Meat at this autumn's primestock shows, despite concern of changes to
EU subsidy support and falling farm income.
06/10/05
A Staffordshire catering butcher was yesterday voted by his rivals from around
the UK as the 'Overall Winner - BPEX (British Pig Executive) Foodservice Sausage
of the Year Competition 2005'.
06/10/05
Aberdeen-Angus females sold to 5200gns at the special select sale held at Masham,
Yorkshire, as part of the “Angus in the Lakes and Dales” tour.
06/10/05
The immense interest shown by Brazil in British Texels will provide new opportunities
for top pedigree breeders following a high profile visit by the Texel Sheep Society.
04/10/05
For the second year in a row, top-performing English flocks in both the lowlands
and the Less Favoured Areas made a useful profit on every ewe after excluding
subsidy payments.
04/10/05
UK growers must take advantage of export opportunities for hard milling group
2 wheats to secure the markets made available by British Cereals Exports, urges
top UK wheat breeder.
04/10/05
Generic promotion won't lift low cattle prices according to the English Beef
and Lamb Executive (EBLEX).
04/10/05
Second wheat growers should take full advantage of one of the most promising
drilling seasons for many years to get their crops off to the best possible start
this month, advises technical specialist, Jim Carswell of Frontier Agriculture.
03/10/05
The Northern Expo Holstein Show in its 23rd year is largely seen as one of the
main events in the dairy calendar.
03/10/05
Mainstream slaughterers have been told they must not drop the price of prime
cattle again.
03/10/05
The Tenant Farmers Association has accused the Government of catastrophic cowardice
in the light of its unwillingness to tackle head-on the growing menace of bovine
TB in Great Britain.
03/10/05
A CALL has been made by the British Pig Executive (BPEX) for adequate funding
so local authorities can deliver better quality school meals.
03/10/05
Common Agricultural Policy support to UK farms is expressed in euros, therefore
the European Commission must determine the exchange rate to convert the new Single
Farm Payment into Sterling.
03/10/05
JCB Landpower has unveiled one of the most productive tractors in its class – the
new 8250 Fastrac.
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