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Annual Study Underlines Best Farm Rodent Treatment Practice 2012-Feb-03
Farms undertaking comprehensive rodenticide treatment have experienced noticeably fewer rat problems over the past year than those continuing to tackle infestations on a conventional fire-brigade basis.
International Holstein Breeders Support Youth Development 2012-Feb-03
Five Holstein breeders from England, Scotland, Canada and the USA are donating an exciting package of embryos in the Global Classic Sale taking place on Friday 2nd March, as part of UK Dairy Expo at Borderway, Carlisle.
Genus Works with NMR to Promote Silent Herdsman 2012-Feb-03
The electronic heat detection system Silent Herdsman, that has been available in the UK exclusively through NMR for the past two years, will now also be available through Genus ABS.
John Deere Graduation Celebration 2012-Feb-03
A total of 28 young service technicians recently graduated from the John Deere Ag Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes, run by national training provider Babcock.
Milk Quality Winner Leads Holstein Bull Offering at 6,000gns 2012-Feb-03
Bulls with good conformation and high components were in strong demand at Holstein NI’s 22nd annual spring show and sale, held at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
British Lamb Prices Driven by Exports 2012-Feb-03
Lamb prices shoot up after sheep shortage – but there are other factors to consider that may have a detrimental effect on price.
Crop Market Update from Gleadell 2012-Feb-03
Reports of record low temperatures in Russia have raised concerns over potential crop damage, especially in exposed areas or with low snow cover.
Longtown Primestock Sale 2012-Feb-02
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart PLC had forward 44 prime cattle, 18 over thirty month cattle, 5,746 prime hoggs and 6,715 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 2nd February 2012.
Agriculture Should Feature in Flood Defence Policy
2012-Feb-02
Government policy on flood defence does not recognise the importance of agriculture, food production and land management, the CLA has warned.
Students Protect the Environment with Eden Rivers Trust 2012-Feb-02
Newton Rigg students spent a very worthwhile training day with Eden Rivers Trust near Penrith, planting trees and hedges to help protect the environment.
MP Backs EBLEX Landscapes Without Livestock Project 2012-Feb-02
A new report highlighting the crucial role livestock plays in maintaining the English countryside has been backed by the Liberal Democrat agriculture spokesman Andrew George MP.
Skipton Auction Mart Weekly Round-Up 2012-Feb-01
With 54 animals forward at the weekly prime cattle sale at Skipton Auction Mart, (Mon, Jan 30) a Limousin-cross heifer from John Huck, Hubberholme, topped the per head and by weight prices in the under 48-month classes at £1,185, or 175.5p/kg.
Vocational Qualifications for Learners and Industry
2012-Feb-01
Lantra is responsible for defining the content of vocational qualifications for the land-based sector. This includes the Fish Husbandry and Horse Care qualifications which were highlighted in recent BBC reports on vocational qualifications no longer to be recognised in school performance tables.
Lovesome Hill Big Breakfast Fund-Raiser Tops £5K
2012-Jan-31
Yorkshire’s annual charity Farmhouse Big Breakfast has served up a £5,000-plus windfall in aid of a trio of charities.
Still Time to Book for NSA Scotsheep 2012-Jan-31
Trade stand entries for NSA Scotsheep 2012 are flooding in and potential exhibitors have only a few more days left to secure a presence at Scotland’s biennial national sheep event.
Fuel-Guard Wins Ivel Award at Lamma 2012-Jan-30
County Durham-based Fuel-Guard, scooped the Ivel Award for its Fuel Decontaminator at this year’s LAMMA machinery show, which was held in Newark, Nottingham on 18 and 19 January, 2012.
Dairy Herds Should Target Realistic Goals 2012-Jan-30
Producers should take a broader overview of their herd’s performance and look for greater collaboration between different sources of technical advice according to James Hanks from PAN Livestock Services at the University of Reading.
Benefits of Selenium & Vitamin E for Late Gestation Ewes 2012-Jan-30
Across the country flocks are gearing up in preparation for another critical period in the shepherd’s calendar; lambing.
Biggest Ever NBA Beef Expo to Include Top Farm Tours 2012-Jan-27
Plans for the National Beef Association’s renowned Beef Expo – held this year at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, on Thursday, May 24th – are moving forward fast.
Wheat Growers Urged to be Alert to Early Rust Attacks 2012-Jan-27
Wheat growers across the country are being urged to be alert for early rust attacks in the run up to spring. This follows countrywide monitoring for yellow and brown rust being run by Syngenta that has already recorded infections attacking wheat in 13 English counties.
Patent Granted for Bryce Suma Post Driver Design
2012-Jan-27
A unique combination of adjustments on Bryce Suma Profi post drivers has been granted patent protection for the way it enables fence posts to be driven in tight field corners and other awkward situations inaccessible to conventional machines.
Scmallenberg Virus Confirmed on Farms in the UK
2012-Jan-27
The disease, which has spread from the Netherlands and Germany, causes abortions and birth deformities in farm animal.
Longtown Primestock Sale 2012-Jan-26
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart P.L.C. had forward 60 prime cattle, 33 over thirty month cattle, 4,726 prime hoggs and 5,214 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 26th January 2012.
20,000hp of Case IH Quadtracs Pulling Together for a Good Cause 2012-Jan-26
A world record attempt to have the most Quadtracs cultivating in one field is being staged on 28th July 2012 in a field in Lincolnshire to raise money for Relay for Life.
Beef Farmer of the Year to Speak at NBA Meetings in Wales 2012-Jan-25
The National Beef Association (NBA) has teamed up with Farming Connect to offer four meetings in Wales next month, all including a presentation from award-winning Northern Irish beef farmer Sam Chesney.
Acquisition Strategy Pays Off for Wynnstay
2012-Jan-25
Wynnstay Group, the agricultural and specialist retail business based in Llansantffraid, Mid Wales, has revealed its strongest ever set of annual results, showing a 42% rise in revenues to £346.18m for the year ending 31 October 2011.
Craven Champions Day Approaches at Skipton
2012-Jan-25
Skipton Auction Mart’s first major show of cattle in 2012 takes place on Wednesday, February 15.
Steve Jones Joins Nordic Semen UK
2012-Jan-25
After 13 years in Canada, Steve Jones has joined Nordic Semen UK as Sales Development Consultant.
Outstanding Trade for Darlington Prize Cattle
2012-Jan-24
Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their January prize show & sale on Monday 24th January 2012 with an entry of 682 head of cattle, comprising 191 store bulls, 154 store steers 187 store heifers 11 rearing calves and 129 OTM & cast cows.
Crawfords Celebrate 90 Years WIth McCormick Award 2012-Jan-24
More than 200 customers turned out when machinery dealership Robert H Crawford & Son celebrated 90 years’ service to the farming community in Lincolnshire with an open evening.
Johnsons’ Back-to-Back Craven Dairy Auction Title Wins 2012-Jan-24
It’s two out of two for North Yorkshire dairy farmers Raymond and Robert Johnson, after they secured their second Craven Dairy Auction championship of the year at Skipton Auction Mart’s main January show.
A Role for Exotics in UK Forage Production
2012-Jan-24
There was a touch of the exotics in Worcestershire last year when Barenbrug included Arrrowleaf, Egyptian, Crimson and Shaftel clovers at its trial site. Alongside more traditional species, the trial site looks at novel and innovative crops, which may have benefits for UK agriculture.
Danish Red Bull Most Popular in Nordic Countries
2012-Jan-24
R Facet, the Danish Red bull with sexed and conventional semen available in the UK has proved the most popular sire among all the Red breeds within the Nordic countries home market.
Resist the Temptation to Apply Nitrogen Too Early
2012-Jan-23
Met Office data from its new £33 million supercomputer suggests that this winter could be unusually mild and dry. So what are the consequences for fertiliser use?
Texel Breeders Drive Towards Increased Loin Muscling 2012-Jan-23
Commercial sheep farmers using recorded Texel sires to produce prime lambs will see an increase in the lean meat yields in the most expensive primal loin cuts in their lambs thanks to some recent adjustments to the Signet Texel index.
Get on the Right Track with The UK Pesticide Guide 2012 2012-Jan-20
The latest edition of The UK Pesticide Guide is now in stock and is a “must-have” reference book for anyone using, or advising on, pesticide products in the UK market.
NBA Welcomes Badger Cull Licence Applications
2012-Jan-20
The National Beef Association welcomes the announcement of two pilot badger cull areas being invited to apply for Natural England licences.
Steady Trade with Holstein Heifers to 3,250gns at Moira 2012-Jan-20
Fresh calved heifers attracted a steady trade at Holstein NI’s January show and sale, conducted by Taaffe Auctions at the Pedigree Sales Arena, Moira.
Longtown Primestock Sale 2012-Jan-19
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart PLC had forward 36 prime cattle, 4 young bulls, 26 over thirty month cattle, 4,221 prime hoggs and 4,600 cast ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 19th January 2012.
New John Deere Gator at LAMMA 2012 2012-Jan-18
John Deere already manufactures the largest range of utility vehicles in the industry, and the new XUV 550 and XUV 550 S4 Gators extend the range even further.
Pig Finisher Challenge for 2012 2012-Jan-18
Pig finishing units have been challenged to see how far they can improve production by October this year.
New John Deere DirectDrive Transmission at LAMMA 2012-Jan-18
In addition to the new 9R Series tractor, which is making its UK debut at LAMMA 2012, John Deere is showing a 6210R tractor equipped with the newly designed 24-speed DirectDrive transmission for the first time at a UK farming show.
Grass Seed Will Cost More in 2012 2012-Jan-18
Short supply and increased Europe-wide demand means UK farmers will be paying up to 50% more for their grass seed in 2012, compared to this time last year.
Hereford Cattle Classes Return to Northumberland County Show 2012-Jan-18
Northumberland County Show’s cattle secretary, Diane Harrison, is about to experience the other side of life at the leading agricultural event as Hereford Cattle Classes return this year for the first time since 1969.
Sylvain Blaise Appointed as Senior Director of Global Tractor Marketing at Case IH 2012-Jan-17
Following five successful years as Director of Marketing at Case IH’s European headquarters in St Valentin, Austria, Sylvain Blaise is moving to the company’s worldwide headquarters in Racine, USA, to take up the position of Senior Director of Global Marketing.
Shottle Son Tops Ballymena Holstein Entry at 3,300gns 2012-Jan-16
Prices reached a ceiling of 3,300gns and 14 lots changed hands to average £1,845 per head at Holstein NI’s January bull sale, hosted by J A McClelland and Sons at Ballymena Livestock Market.
Leading European Judge for UK Dairy Expo
2012-Jan-16
Harrison & Hetherington, organisers of the inaugural UK Dairy Expo announce that the clipping section of the International Dairy Youth Championships will be judged Erica Rijneveld, from Holland.
Limousin Cross Heifer Wins Asda BeefLink Carcass Yield Competition 2012-Jan-16
A Limousin cross heifer from the Pennie family, Glynn, Nigel and Chris of Llandissyl, Powys, took the top spot in the annual Asda BeefLink carcass competition run at ABP’s Shrewsbury abattoir.
Skipton Mart Sets Sales Records in 2011 2012-Jan-16
Craven Cattle Marts experienced a record year in 2011 in terms of increases in both sales volumes and values - both good barometers of trade in the regional agricultural sector.
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