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UK researchers release draft sequence coverage of wheat genome
The first sequence coverage of the wheat genome has been publicly released by a team of UK researchers.
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Public perception of farmers improves
The importance of food security, quality produce and animal welfare are just some of the reasons cited by British people for why they think farming matters.
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Third highest wheat crop on record
The International Grains Council has cut its estimate for the world’s wheat crop by seven million tonnes to 644 million as the weather continues to affect yields. It’s still, however, the third highest crop in record.
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US food price inflation seen at lowest rate since 1992
The US Department of Agriculture is predicting the lowest rate of food price inflation since 1992, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all food is projected to increase 0.5% to 1.5% in 2010.
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2011/12 sugar beet contract updated
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, the NFU says.
"There are no miracles in agricultural production."
Norman Borlaug
First for 24-hour farm and food business news
markets
The average price of prime cattle at GB auction markets increased slightly in week ended 11th August.
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In the week ended 7th August deadweight sheep trade strengthened week-on-week. The new season SQQ increased to 368.9p/kg, up nearly 2p
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UK total milk sales by volume stood at 5.0 billion litres in the year to 12th July, 1.1% higher compared with the previous year.
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The DAPP fell by a penny in week ended 7th August to 144.6p/kg.
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The overall GB Average Price fell £10.32 to £161.69/t. The Free Market Average fell £10.61 to £174.18/t, as supplies increased.
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In the latest USDA world supply and demand report, global wheat production is seen at 646 million tonnes, down 15m tonnes on July, (680m t in 2009-10).
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The heatwave over mainland Europe also affected the OSR crop. Analyst Oil World now estimates EU rapeseed production to reach 20.44m t, down from 21.6m t harvested a year ago.
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With the European Union barley crop now seen at 8.9 million tonnes lower than 2009 at 53m t by analyst Strategie Grains, concerns have been raised over availabilities of barley across Europe.
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British imports of fresh, chilled chicken continued to rise in the first quarter of this year, confirming that domestic production has not been able to meet demand.
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Latest News 03 September 2010
NI minister approves plans for poultry biomass fuelled power plant
Northern Ireland’s environment minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to approve plans for a biomass fuelled power plant at Glenavy, Co. Antrim.
Northern Ireland’s environment minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to approve plans for a biomass fuelled power plant at Glenavy, Co. Antrim.
KCBT trading volume largest in history of exchange
During August, the Kansas City Board of Trade broke all previous monthly exchange volume records, with Hard Red Winter Wheat futures volume leading the gains. This is the third month in a row that a new all-time monthly volume record has been set for the HRW wheat futures contract and the exchange as a whole, the exchange said.
During August, the Kansas City Board of Trade broke all previous monthly exchange volume records, with Hard Red Winter Wheat futures volume leading the gains. This is the third month in a row that a new all-time monthly volume record has been set for the HRW wheat futures contract and the exchange as a whole, the exchange said.
FUW offers Glastir entry trial at Usk show
Visitors to the Farmers’ Union of Wales stand at Usk Show on Saturday September 11 will be invited to fill in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Glastir agri-environment scheme scorecard to discover whether they can obtain sufficient points to gain entry into the scheme.
Visitors to the Farmers’ Union of Wales stand at Usk Show on Saturday September 11 will be invited to fill in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Glastir agri-environment scheme scorecard to discover whether they can obtain sufficient points to gain entry into the scheme.
Minimum price contracts available for spring sown linseed
United Oilseeds has today announced that it will again be offering a minimum price contract for linseed in 2011 following a successful 2010 crop.
United Oilseeds has today announced that it will again be offering a minimum price contract for linseed in 2011 following a successful 2010 crop.
ADAS expert urges early action for weed control
In the increasingly tough fight against grass weeds, tackling them early is critical, according to ADAS’ James Clarke.
In the increasingly tough fight against grass weeds, tackling them early is critical, according to ADAS’ James Clarke.
PGRO announce preliminary pea recommended list trials results
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation has published the preliminary results of its Recommended List pea trials.
The Processors and Growers Research Organisation has published the preliminary results of its Recommended List pea trials.
Fonterra appoints advisors
Farmer owned New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra confirmed today it has appointed advisors to provide specialist expertise and guidance on the next steps in its capital structure changes.
Farmer owned New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra confirmed today it has appointed advisors to provide specialist expertise and guidance on the next steps in its capital structure changes.
Canadian farmers support research into GMO segregation
Research into segregation of genetically modified and traditional grains is one of four projects supported by western Canadian farmers through the 2010 CWB postgraduate awards program.
Research into segregation of genetically modified and traditional grains is one of four projects supported by western Canadian farmers through the 2010 CWB postgraduate awards program.
2011/12 sugar beet contract updated
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, the NFU says.
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, the NFU says.
Scotland seeks views on disease surveillance
Farmers and vets are being asked for their views on Scotland’s system of disease surveillance during the month of September.
Farmers and vets are being asked for their views on Scotland’s system of disease surveillance during the month of September.
Politics
FUW offers Glastir entry trial at Usk show
Visitors to the Farmers’ Union of Wales stand at Usk Show on Saturday September 11 will be invited to fill in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Glastir agri-environment scheme scorecard to discover whether they can obtain sufficient points to gain entry into the scheme.
Visitors to the Farmers’ Union of Wales stand at Usk Show on Saturday September 11 will be invited to fill in the Welsh Assembly Government’s Glastir agri-environment scheme scorecard to discover whether they can obtain sufficient points to gain entry into the scheme.
Public perception of farmers improves
The importance of food security, quality produce and animal welfare are just some of the reasons cited by British people for why they think farming matters.
The importance of food security, quality produce and animal welfare are just some of the reasons cited by British people for why they think farming matters.
FUW gives guarded welcome to new Glastir date
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today welcomed a Welsh Assembly Government decision to extend the deadline by three weeks for farmers to apply to join the All-Wales Element of the new Glastir agri-environment scheme after recently adding an additional option within the scheme.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today welcomed a Welsh Assembly Government decision to extend the deadline by three weeks for farmers to apply to join the All-Wales Element of the new Glastir agri-environment scheme after recently adding an additional option within the scheme.
Clarification needed on high speed railway compensation
The NFU will seek clarification on how agricultural units are defined as part of a compensation package for farmers affected by a proposed new rail link.
The NFU will seek clarification on how agricultural units are defined as part of a compensation package for farmers affected by a proposed new rail link.
FUW urges farmers to take advantage of broadband help
The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ Meirionnydd branch today (Wednesday August 25) appealed to farmers to take advantage of the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG) new scheme to assist those hit by difficulties obtaining broadband reception.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ Meirionnydd branch today (Wednesday August 25) appealed to farmers to take advantage of the Welsh Assembly Government’s (WAG) new scheme to assist those hit by difficulties obtaining broadband reception.
CLA helps define cost-effective sea defences
The CLA has today (20 August) published a report to help find practical answers to tackling coastal management and sea-level rise on England’s East Coast.
The CLA has today (20 August) published a report to help find practical answers to tackling coastal management and sea-level rise on England’s East Coast.
World
KCBT trading volume largest in history of exchange
During August, the Kansas City Board of Trade broke all previous monthly exchange volume records, with Hard Red Winter Wheat futures volume leading the gains. This is the third month in a row that a new all-time monthly volume record has been set for the HRW wheat futures contract and the exchange as a whole, the exchange said.
During August, the Kansas City Board of Trade broke all previous monthly exchange volume records, with Hard Red Winter Wheat futures volume leading the gains. This is the third month in a row that a new all-time monthly volume record has been set for the HRW wheat futures contract and the exchange as a whole, the exchange said.
Fonterra appoints advisors
Farmer owned New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra confirmed today it has appointed advisors to provide specialist expertise and guidance on the next steps in its capital structure changes.
Farmer owned New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra confirmed today it has appointed advisors to provide specialist expertise and guidance on the next steps in its capital structure changes.
Canadian farmers support research into GMO segregation
Research into segregation of genetically modified and traditional grains is one of four projects supported by western Canadian farmers through the 2010 CWB postgraduate awards program.
Research into segregation of genetically modified and traditional grains is one of four projects supported by western Canadian farmers through the 2010 CWB postgraduate awards program.
FAO Food Price Index climbs 5% in August
Surging wheat prices drove international food prices up 5% last month in the biggest month-on-month increase since November 2009, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has announced.
Surging wheat prices drove international food prices up 5% last month in the biggest month-on-month increase since November 2009, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has announced.
EU-Australia wine trade agreement enters into force
A new agreement governing the wine trade between Australia and the European Union enters into force tomorrow (1 September 2010).
A new agreement governing the wine trade between Australia and the European Union enters into force tomorrow (1 September 2010).
NZ government ‘not nearly ambitious enough’ for rural broadband
New Zealand’s Federated Farmers believes the potential of rural broadband is being underplayed by today’s ‘final proposals’ for the Government’s $300 million rural broadband project.
New Zealand’s Federated Farmers believes the potential of rural broadband is being underplayed by today’s ‘final proposals’ for the Government’s $300 million rural broadband project.
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