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Agricultural, Environmental, Countryside and Farming News from the UK and beyond.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
Forage wagon operators often struggle in situations where the pick-up does not lift out high enough when the forage wagon is making the headland turn.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
The recent Texel Five Nations Youth event hosted by the Irish Texel Society saw more than 40 British Texel Society young members enjoy an action packed weekend in Southern Ireland.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
No fewer than six of the competitive categories have individual record entry figures for this year’s Great Yorkshire Show.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
Kirkcudbright Farmers star in hilarious music video to raise awareness of dairy industry issues.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
Dairy margins will remain tight in the short term, and dairy farmers are asking what they can do to reduce costs over the summer months.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
Just as technology is revolutionising our lives on a daily basis through the internet, social media, smartphones, Twitter, WhatsApp, YouTube, and so on, technology can also change the lives of cows.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
Efficient equipment is essential with goat farming! The productivity of goats is limited and it is necessary to milk a large number in order to maintain a reasonable profit.
| 2015-Jun-29 |
A record field of more than 2,850 entrants ensured this year’s JCB Mud Run was the most successful ever – delivering a boost of more than £55,000 for the NSPCC’s work with children in Staffordshire.
| 2015-Jun-26 |
The NFU has urged all major retailers to strengthen their commitments to sourcing peak season British lamb.
| 2015-Jun-26 |
The Scottish Crofting Federation has alerted the Scottish Government to the plight of crofters’ livestock due to the lack of grazing and has asked for emergency payments to be made.
| 2015-Jun-26 |
The traditional Czech producer of agricultural machinery, Zetor tractors has expanded its line of modern tractors by a new model with a six-cylinder engine called the Crystal.
| 2015-Jun-26 |
Following a cross-industry meeting in February, and numerous meetings with Defra and FSA staff in the months since, the NFU and NSA have reached the point of being able to formally ask the Farming Minister for a change to carcase splitting rules for sheep.
| 2015-Jun-26 |
Initial indications from farm visits undertaken by the agricultural grass team at Barenbrug during late May and early June seem to show that good average silage yields have been achieved across the UK this spring.
| 2015-Jun-26 |
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart plc had forward 10 prime cattle, 9 OTM cattle, 1,223 prime lambs, 270 prime hoggs and 2,789 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 25th June 2015.
| 2015-Jun-25 |
Next week’s USDA report, due out on Tuesday, will be the next major signpost for our markets.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
The National Grid has made the decision to run a line of 50m pylons through Cumbria connecting the new Moorside nuclear plant in West Cumbria to the National Grid.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
A unique insight into the full spectrum of beef production from farm to consumer is on the timetable for four agriculture students from Askham Bryan College.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
A new wearable tracking collar created by Cambridge Industrial Design is enabling farmers to locate exactly where their dairy cattle are, helping better manage grazing patterns and milk yields.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
The European Union’s Blue Growth agenda aims to harness further the potential of Europe’s oceans, seas and coasts for jobs, economic value and sustainability.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
The Churchclara herd of the O’Keeffe family hosted the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day on June 19th and it attracted an excellent attendance from all over Ireland.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
The Churchclara herd of the O’Keeffe family hosted the Irish Pure Friesian Open Day on June 19th and it attracted an excellent attendance from all over Ireland.
| 2015-Jun-24 |
Rearing calf selling prices at Skipton Auction Mart continue to exceed all expectations at Monday’s latest fixture.
| 2015-Jun-22 |
A man who abandoned his ‘A’ level studies in the mid-seventies to manage the first public event of his career, has been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen, for his services to the agricultural industry.
| 2015-Jun-22 |
In the first 6 months of 2015, Harrison and Hetherington have reported that values in most livestock sectors are proving to be very positive.
| 2015-Jun-22 |
Amidst some blustery and chilly conditions Foxhillfarm Jasper and Foxhillfarm Ivy, came through a high quality field to sweep the board and win the Limousin Supreme & Reserve Championships at the 2015 Royal Highland show.
| 2015-Jun-22 |
Following the recent introduction of the latest Kverneland 6700 series variable chamber balers, feedback from the field has been overwhelmingly positive.
| 2015-Jun-22 |
The three days of the Great Yorkshire Show in July are important dates in the diary for many of the region’s leading chefs.
| 2015-Jun-22 |
Far too many oilseed rape growers are cutting their crop profitability markedly for absolutely no gain in harvest timing by desiccating too early, warns Hutchinson’s technical development director, Dr David Ellerton.
| 2015-Jun-19 |
The public’s positive view of farmers has grown for a fourth year running. A new survey from OnePoll shows that 68 per cent of people in England and Wales share a favourable or very favourable view of UK farmers – up from 60 per cent in 2012.
| 2015-Jun-19 |
The public’s positive view of farmers has grown for a fourth year running. A new survey from OnePoll shows that 68 per cent of people in England and Wales share a favourable or very favourable view of UK farmers – up from 60 per cent in 2012.
| 2015-Jun-19 |
Four young cattle breeding enthusiasts from across the UK have been given the chance to showcase their skills as finalists in the Cogent’s Futures Programme 2015.
| 2015-Jun-19 |
NFU Scotland is tackling the blight of crime in the countryside by getting behind a new a handbook to help those living and working in rural communities.
| 2015-Jun-19 |
The Government have announced their intention to end new public subsidies for onshore turbines with the closure of the Renewables Obligation across Great Britain to new onshore wind generating stations as of 1st April 2016.
| 2015-Jun-19 |
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart plc had forward 15 prime cattle, 19 OTM cattle, 2,227 prime lambs, 705 prime hoggs and 3,915 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 18th June 2015.
| 2015-Jun-17 |
The government must implement its 25-year TB eradication strategy immediately and in full to ensure farmer support for it remains strong, NFU President Meurig Raymond has said.
| 2015-Jun-17 |
Chartered Accountant Patricia Arnold has warned farmers they are not immune from the Government’s pension plans.
| 2015-Jun-17 |
In fields and farmyards nationwide big bale silage wrap is turning pink as farming families help raise funds for breast cancer charities!
| 2015-Jun-17 |
New initiative aims to inform policy makers, continue global conversation on food security.
| 2015-Jun-17 |
The Government has introduced a number of sizeable changes to pension rules in recent months, which should make farmers’ Inheritance Tax planning considerably easier.
| 2015-Jun-17 |
When it comes to preparing rams for sale does size matter? The answer is probably yes, but not at the cost of ram fitness and longevity.
| 2015-Jun-15 |
Driving forward improvements in agriculture and the battle to combat black-grass is the subject of a highly relevant seminar which will be held at next month’s Great Yorkshire Show.
| 2015-Jun-15 |
A new £2.2 million dry bulk warehouse terminal, which will provide state-of-the-art facilities to Associated British Ports’ customers, has been officially opened by Ben Gummer MP at the Port of Ipswich.
| 2015-Jun-15 |
At the recent AFBI Dairy Seminar AgriSearch launched a new booklet informing the dairy industry on the issues surrounding fully housed versus grazing systems.
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| 2015-Jun-12 |
The international community must respond to the moral imperative of ensuring access to basic foods as "a right of all people" Pope Francis told delegates to the 39th FAO Conference during a special audience at the Vatican.
| 2015-Jun-12 |
New Holland invited visitors to Cereals 2015 to test out the extra comfort on offer in its new Harvest Suite Ultra cab, available on the company’s CR range of combines.
| 2015-Jun-12 |
NIAB has awarded its Cereals Cup to the winter wheat variety Skyfall from RAGT and its Variety Cup to the perennial ryegrass Abergreen from IBERS and Germinal.
| 2015-Jun-12 |
Kuhn Farm Machinery has launched an updated version of its popular METRIS trailed sprayer at this year’s Cereals event.
| 2015-Jun-12 |
In 1995, Cogent Breeding had a vision to support British dairying and get the industry back on to the global map. Now, 20 years later, the company continues to push the boundaries of farming by providing consistent genetic and technological improvements for customers.
| 2015-Jun-12 |
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart plc had forward 2,123 prime hoggs, 1,683 spring lambs and 3,605 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 11th June 2015.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
EU Agriculture and Rural Development Commissioner Phil Hogan is to visit the Royal Highland Show.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
Cereal growers can get a harvest boost including increased capacity, reduced fuel consumption and reduced grain loss with New Holland’s Dual Stream header concept, launched in the UK at Cereals 2015.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
The stability of the cull ewe trade at a time when lamb prices have been hugely depressed reveals a great deal about the volatility of global markets, says NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
Alltech E-CO2, the UK’s leading provider of on-farm environmental and carbon assessments, has teamed up with Dairy Pro, the professional development register for the dairy industry, to award points to farmers who undertake a Dairy EA environmental assessment.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
Case IH NextSwath is an automatic turning technology that is available with immediate effect for XCN 2050 and autopilot systems / When the end of a swath is reached, NextSwath automatically computes and determines the best possible swath to follow next.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
The Tenant Farmers Association will be using its presence at this year’s Cereals Event to further its campaign for longer term Farm Business Tenancies.
| 2015-Jun-10 |
Gastronauts will be licking their lips over the impressive choice of food and drink on offer in the Yorkshire Dales National Park following the launch of two new projects.
| 2015-Jun-08 |
The world renowned Richaven Herd has been turning the dreams of owner Richard Brown into reality for twenty two years. Now Richard’s hard work is to go on show at a special Open Day at Northfield Farm near Worcester, on Saturday 4th July.
| 2015-Jun-08 |
Hexham and Northern Marts has strengthened its livestock auctioneering team with the appointment of Drew Patrick.
| 2015-Jun-08 |
On display on the Claas stand at Grassland UK for the first time was the new Cargos 8000.
| 2015-Jun-08 |
Farmers are set to benefit from a boom in British wool with the value of UK exports reaching nearly £200 million in 2014 - with exports to China doubling since 2013.
| 2015-Jun-08 |
We need to change the way we produce food, FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva said in a World Environment Day speech advocating creating positive connections between food, agriculture and the environment.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
Attracting in the region of 10,000 visitors, The National Sheep Association’s northern biennial one day event at Millstone Moor Farm, focused on the Challenges and Opportunities for the Sheep Farming Industry.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
Scottish cattle keepers are being reminded by NFU Scotland that flexibilities built into Scotland’s Bovine Viral Diarrhoea eradication scheme can assist movements.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
Defra has postponed plans for an increased level of livestock movement recording for farmers in agri-environmental schemes.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
Great news has been flowing into Trewithen Dairy this year as it has been shortlisted for three major awards.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
A new AgriSearch co-funded study is about to examine this very issue, and the research team are seeking to recruit 10 dairy farmers to participate in this timely piece of research.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
A new Rapid-Pin fast change blade system is now available for the popular Standen Powavator extra heavy-duty rotary tiller cultivator and bed former range.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
The FAO Food Price Index has fallen to its lowest value since September 2009 with projections for wheat, rice and coarse grain output upgraded, cereal markets to remain stable.
| 2015-Jun-05 |
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart plc had forward 2,516 prime hoggs, 1,045 spring lambs and 3,416 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 4th June 2015.
| 2015-Jun-04 |
Chicago wheat traded higher on the week as the weaker US$ and some weather worries prompted the latest round of fund covering.
| 2015-Jun-03 |
How DeLaval automatic feeding solution DeLaval Optimat contributes to an increase of up to five litres of milk produced per cow daily and reduces feed wastage by 50% and more.
| 2015-Jun-03 |
Seeing large numbers of flies on animals or observing cows kicking in the parlour tend to be the main triggers for applying summer insecticides, but this could be too late for optimum fly control on many farms this year.
| 2015-Jun-03 |
Larger ewes may be desired by some breeders, but others are considering whether this increase in ewe mature size is detrimental to their flock, explains Signet breeding consultant Sion Parry.
| 2015-Jun-03 |
Grandstand Stoneleigh Events is launching an innovative new Farm & Rural Business Event, dedicated to helping farmers make the most of their assets and grow their businesses.
| 2015-Jun-03 |
Attendees at this year’s Cereals event are being encouraged to keep their eyes open for the Watch Out! for illegal pesticides stand.
| 2015-Jun-03 |
The Zeno Series is an all-new Standen Potato Planter range, to be launched on the company’s stand 213 at Cereals 2015.
| 2015-Jun-01 |
The first heifer in the sale ring, Ampertaine Isadora, made 12,500gns and topped the sale from the Ampertaine, Haltcliffe, and Goldies Limousin herds held on Saturday 30th May at Carlisle’s Borderway Mart.
| 2015-Jun-01 |
Machine manufacturer takes the consequence of the declining international market for agricultural machinery, accelerates planned savings and contemplates lay-offs.
| 2015-Jun-01 |
The Tenant Farmers Association is taking part in a new cross-industry group looking to address volatility in the dairy sector.
| 2015-Jun-01 |
A Murray Grey cow made breed history at the Royal Bath and West Show by winning a British interbreed beef championship for only the second time on record.
| 2015-Jun-01 |
Skipton Auction Mart’s 2015 pedigree beef season came to a close with the Ling Fields Beef Cattle Fair, the annual multi-breeds show and sale of beef breeding cattle.
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