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- UK agriculture's R&D spend is 'pathetic'
The UK food and land sector spends a "pathetic" amount on research and more will have to be done if agriculture is to meet the increasingly diverse needs of food production, biofuels, non-food crops and the environment.
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT
- Don't hold back on wheat fungicides
Fungicide input levels shouldn't vary much across varieties, but it doesn't make sense to hold back, a leading distributor technical manager says. Mike Abram reports
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT
- Sugar beet weed control routes should stay flexible
Top sugar beet yields require tip-top weed control. But with several spray strategies available, how should growers decide which is most appropriate? Andrew Blake relays Broom's Barn advice
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT
- Crops feature: Is cereal fungicide prochloraz worth the hype?
Is prochloraz about to make a comeback in fungicide programmes? Mike Abram examines the hype
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT
- Set the agenda on climate change, growers warned
Agriculture has to take the initiative on climate change and devise its own greenhouse gas strategy without jeopardising yields and profits, or risk facing much more outside regulation, according to Norfolk arable farmer Ed Buscall.
Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT
- New milk report increases price pressure on retailers
Pressure is mounting for further milk price rises following the release today of a report highlighting the continued fragility of the dairy sector.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT
- Farmers urged to enter land use debate
A week long nationwide online debate (7-14 March) has been launched around the question: Have we got the balance right between protecting the environment and producing food?
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:38:00 GMT
- Farmers Weekly's top Youtube videos
Farmers Weekly takes a look at the the weird and wonderful world of farming on Youtube.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:58:00 GMT
- Buying a used Case CVX, Valtra T150 or Deutz Fahr Agrotron - Farmers Weekly’s top tips
In the market for a decent 150hp prime-mover but don't want to shell out for a brand-spanker? Nick Fone goes on the hunt for good value with some help from second-hand specialist Mark Hellier.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT
- CLA Carbon Calculator can help farmers in greenhouse gas battle
Improving your carbon balance can help save cash as well as the environment. Andrew Shirley finds out how an innovative online calculator...
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:45:00 GMT
- Apply for 2008 single farm payment online
Farmers can now apply for the single farm payment online. The Rural Payments Agency will be accepting electronic submission of forms via the Government Gateway in 2008.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:20:00 GMT
- Picture story: Tractor hit by 15,000 tonne soil tsunami
Tractor driver James Fletcher, who works for Chester-based contractor Mike Harley, had a lucky escape on 29 Feb when the field he was ploughing gave way underneath him. View 12 pictures of the aftermath
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:13:00 GMT
- Farmer Field School approach halves antibiotic use in dairy cattle
The Farmer Field School approach, which has halved antibiotic use in Danish dairy cattle, is the focus of our latest report in the College Farm Focus initiative
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT
- Livestock levy spending sparks bitter row
A bitter row has broken out about how money raised through livestock levies should be spent after levy board reforms take effect on 1 April.
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT
- Free range egg producer calls for uniform stocking density rule
John Bowler believes that UK producers should go continental with their stocking densities on the range, if the home market is not to be flooded with imports
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT