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Plant breeder challenges concept of 'barn-filler' .... 07 September 2010, 11.27
The perception that only Group 4 hard feed wheats can be termed as 'barn-fillers' is being challenged by leading plant breeder Nickerson."Historically, Group 4 feed wheats tended to have a yield advantage over othertypes. However, a close look at the current HGCA Recommended....Read More
Animal Health News
Quarantine dosing: Marts join in new initiative ag.... 06 September 2010, 11.31
A major new campaign to tackle anthelmintic wormer resistance, which is threatening
productivity and profitability in sheep flocks across the UK, was launched by a leading
animal health company in livestock auction marts in August.
The latest Novartis Animal Health....Read More
Farming & The Environment
Farming Monthly National Renewables feature 03 September 2010, 15.53
Available as a free Digital Edition now or in print from 9th September, make sure to get hold of a copy of Farming Monthly National and read all about how you can benefit the environment at the same time as earning a good return by investing in Renewable Energy Technologies.In....Read More
Animal Health News
VLA launches first UK cattle health improvement se.... 03 September 2010, 12.18
Neosporosis is the most commonly diagnosed cause of abortion in cattle in the UK and is responsible for significant financial loss to the industry.
Herdsure®, VLA’s cattle health improvement service, announces the launch of the UK’s first neospora testing programme ....Read More
Animal Health News
A new era for teat hygiene 03 September 2010, 09.53
Two new advanced, easy-to-use teat sprays for the dairy industry, designed to minimise bacterial infections, are now available in the UK from local agent KiwiKit.
Manufactured by New Zealand based dairy hygiene company, FIL, these new teat sprays encompass all situations and....Read More
Show & Event News
Growing Forward - Communities and Woodlands across.... 03 September 2010, 09.30
Llais y Goedwig, the Wales-wide community woodland network, is due to hold it's fourth Woodland Management event in Cwmbran on September 11th . This is the culmination of several Roadshows that have toured Wales this summer helping community woodland groups to improve their....Read More
Crop News
ADAS Expert Urges Early Action for Weed Control 02 September 2010, 17.08
In the increasingly tough fight against grass weeds, tackling them early is critical, according to ADAS’ James Clarke.
In most instances, early pre and post-emergence treatments will deliver superior control than approaches based on either: ‘wait and see what....Read More
Livestock News
Beefing up for Christmas 02 September 2010, 17.02
Most farmers in the south west appreciate the risks of over estimating grass values at this time of the year. Grass alone can often be slushy and of disappointing nutritional value in September, adversely affecting not only milk production but also body condition and crucially....Read More
Crop News
2011/12 contract - update 01 September 2010, 16.59
British Sugar and the NFU have agreed an enhancement to the 2011 sugar beet contract that will benefit all growers and allow them to increase their sugar beet enterprise.
Following a review by British Sugar of the volume of crop required for 2011, an increase in price has....Read More
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Major food buyers sign up for SALSA scheme 01 September 2010, 09.58
The UK’s major food buyers are responding to a growing appetite for local and regional food with help from a food safety standard aimed at small and micro-sized producers.
More than 750 buyers from supermarkets, foodservice companies and catering suppliers have now signed....Read More
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