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Data protection and the animal health industry
Veterinary medicines play an extremely important role in helping to maintain the health and welfare of farm animals. Donal Murphy, of NOAH, outlines how appropriate data protection legislation helps ensure that companies continue to be able to develop veterinary medicines to help veterinarians and farmers deal with existing and emerging diseases.
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Dress made entirely from local produce debuts at York races
Fashion is always top of the agenda at York Races, and today’s Dante Festival was no different. York Racecourse Hospitality celebrated their commitment to using locally produced food on race goers plates by commissioning an haute couture dress made entirely from Yorkshire produce.
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2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards winners announced
The 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards took place at the stylish London Haymarket Hotel on the 3rd May, winners photos have now been released.
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150 years of the USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighted the positive impact that USDA has on the life of Americans each day.
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NFU pressure sees CAP greening measures revisited
Significant concerns voiced by the NFU on aspects of the European Commission’s “greening” proposals deserve further consideration according to a Commission compromise paper to be discussed tomorrow.
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The overall prime cattle deadweight average price eased over 1p to 338.5p/kg in week ended 5th May.
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Despite some recovery in the liveweight trade, deadweight lamb prices continued their decline in week ended 5th May.
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The past few weeks have seen a number of major milk buyers in Great Britain announce price cuts of between 1.5ppl and 2ppl for farmers on a variety of milk contracts.
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Finished pig prices continued their seasonal upward trend in week ended 5th May, with the DAPP EU Spec increasing by over 1p to average 148.21p/kg.
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Total plantings for the 2012 crop to 11th May are estimated at 85,165ha, compared with 122,270ha last year and 123,500ha in 2010.
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The first USDA new crop estimates brought dark clouds on the horizon, yet with tight stocks forecast for the current season and a summer of growing weather still to occur, they are far from set in stone.
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Global oilseed markets are currently well supported with near-term demand strong and supply disrupted.
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UK malting barley export prices are at €245/t FOB (spring, South Coast) w/e 11th April.
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The UK chicken market has been a hotbed of obscure and complex margin-whittling as retailers continue to impose tough conditions and constraints, and industry has largely failed to get another round of price increases to help offset feed costs.
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Latest News 17 May 2012
Farmers urged to get a head-start on NVZ appeals
Farmers have just 59 days to prepare their appeal against proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designations announced today, the NFU has warned.
Farmers have just 59 days to prepare their appeal against proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designations announced today, the NFU has warned.
Farming charity launches new awareness campaign
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is mounting a new publicity campaign to raise greater awareness of the different ways it can help farming families in need.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is mounting a new publicity campaign to raise greater awareness of the different ways it can help farming families in need.
New oilseeds contracts maximise returns to AtlasFram Members
Farmers who are Members of the AtlasFram Group, the UK’s foremost inputs purchasing and grain marketing co-operative, can now benefit from two new oilseed rape marketing contracts as part of the Group’s highly-successful alliance with ADM Direct.
Farmers who are Members of the AtlasFram Group, the UK’s foremost inputs purchasing and grain marketing co-operative, can now benefit from two new oilseed rape marketing contracts as part of the Group’s highly-successful alliance with ADM Direct.
UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China
From food and drink, to skills and technolgies, British businesses trying to break in to China are getting Government backing as Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice heads out to the country on a mission to open up trade.
From food and drink, to skills and technolgies, British businesses trying to break in to China are getting Government backing as Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice heads out to the country on a mission to open up trade.
Optimism strong for the future of British pig and poultry sectors
Optimism for the future of the British pig, poultry and egg sectors is strong among visitors and industry representatives at the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair.
Optimism for the future of the British pig, poultry and egg sectors is strong among visitors and industry representatives at the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair.
Somerset and Devon showcasing new opportunities in rural business
Rural businesses in the South West are providing an excellent example to the rest of the country by showing how it’s possible to innovate and grow, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today ahead of a visit to the region.
Rural businesses in the South West are providing an excellent example to the rest of the country by showing how it’s possible to innovate and grow, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today ahead of a visit to the region.
AFBF: multi-legged stool best approach for Farm Bill
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill.
Innovative Go Rural initiative to reinvigorate rural tourism
The Go Rural! initiative was unveiled yesterday in a bold move to encourage city dwellers and city visitors to experience more of Scotland’s vibrant rural tourism sector.
The Go Rural! initiative was unveiled yesterday in a bold move to encourage city dwellers and city visitors to experience more of Scotland’s vibrant rural tourism sector.
HGCA Monitor Farm launches Super Sausage after proving a success
An HGCA Aberdeenshire Monitor Farm which created its very own Super Sausage to support an annual breakfast campaign is now launching it in their farmshop after it proved so popular with customers - and the label has been designed by a local school child.
An HGCA Aberdeenshire Monitor Farm which created its very own Super Sausage to support an annual breakfast campaign is now launching it in their farmshop after it proved so popular with customers - and the label has been designed by a local school child.
Velcourt: Precision Farming can benefit the environment while saving costs
Velcourt Farm Manager Jason Turnbull believes precision farming techniques in oilseed rape can help meet metaldehyde stewardship objectives by placing slug pellets accurately within crop rows.
Velcourt Farm Manager Jason Turnbull believes precision farming techniques in oilseed rape can help meet metaldehyde stewardship objectives by placing slug pellets accurately within crop rows.
Politics
Farmers urged to get a head-start on NVZ appeals
Farmers have just 59 days to prepare their appeal against proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designations announced today, the NFU has warned.
Farmers have just 59 days to prepare their appeal against proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designations announced today, the NFU has warned.
Farming charity launches new awareness campaign
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is mounting a new publicity campaign to raise greater awareness of the different ways it can help farming families in need.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution is mounting a new publicity campaign to raise greater awareness of the different ways it can help farming families in need.
Somerset and Devon showcasing new opportunities in rural business
Rural businesses in the South West are providing an excellent example to the rest of the country by showing how it’s possible to innovate and grow, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today ahead of a visit to the region.
Rural businesses in the South West are providing an excellent example to the rest of the country by showing how it’s possible to innovate and grow, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today ahead of a visit to the region.
Copa-Cogeca welcomes talks on greening the CAP
Copa-Cogeca welcomed today EU Agriculture Ministers talks on measures to further green the CAP, saying their views are very much in-line with our demands.
Copa-Cogeca welcomed today EU Agriculture Ministers talks on measures to further green the CAP, saying their views are very much in-line with our demands.
Greening in the right direction
The first sign of progress towards much needed flexibility on the CAP reform greening elements was welcomed today by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead.
The first sign of progress towards much needed flexibility on the CAP reform greening elements was welcomed today by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead.
Changes to rights of way system is good news - NFU
Proposals to modernise the law surrounding old public rights of way are a step in the right direction, the NFU said today.
Proposals to modernise the law surrounding old public rights of way are a step in the right direction, the NFU said today.
World
UK Minister breaks down food export barriers to China
From food and drink, to skills and technolgies, British businesses trying to break in to China are getting Government backing as Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice heads out to the country on a mission to open up trade.
From food and drink, to skills and technolgies, British businesses trying to break in to China are getting Government backing as Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice heads out to the country on a mission to open up trade.
AFBF: multi-legged stool best approach for Farm Bill
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill.
United Arab Emirates opens door to Scotch beef
Quality Meat Scotland today (Wednesday, 16th May) welcomed news that a health certificate for exports of deboned, fresh beef has been obtained by the UK for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Quality Meat Scotland today (Wednesday, 16th May) welcomed news that a health certificate for exports of deboned, fresh beef has been obtained by the UK for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
150 years of the USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighted the positive impact that USDA has on the life of Americans each day.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and highlighted the positive impact that USDA has on the life of Americans each day.
Fonterra establishes new chair in human nutrition
Dairy Co-operative Fonterra has announced the appointment of Professor Sally Poppitt to a newly established Fonterra Chair in Human Nutrition based out of The University of Auckland. The new Chair will also sit within the Riddet Institute, New Zealand’s Centre of Research Excellence for food science and technology.
Dairy Co-operative Fonterra has announced the appointment of Professor Sally Poppitt to a newly established Fonterra Chair in Human Nutrition based out of The University of Auckland. The new Chair will also sit within the Riddet Institute, New Zealand’s Centre of Research Excellence for food science and technology.
US soybean crop increases, but supply to dip to historic low
There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported.
There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported.
