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In week ended 5th January, the deadweight prime cattle average price levelled on the week at 365.0p/kg.
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As domestic lamb continues to compete with increased volumes of cheaper imports and demand remains subdued, DW lamb prices eased in week ended 5th January.
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World prices eased back towards the end of 2012 although remained at levels comparable to the same period in 2011.
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Having shot to record levels during September and October, GB finished pig prices continued to rise in November and early December, albeit more slowly.
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The GB weekly average price rose by £4.63/t to £227.93/t and the free-buy average fell by £4.45/t to £330.74/t.
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Mid-January saw the release of much-anticipated information from the USDA in the form of world supply and demand estimates, US winter wheat plantings, final 2012 production estimates and quarterly stocks.
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The USDA data set a bearish tone for oilseed markets with upward revisions to US and Brazilian crops.
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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 latest National Statistics produced by Defra on the activity of UK hatcheries and poultry slaughterhouses.
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USDA’s latest quarterly stocks report, released on 28th September, estimated US maize stocks (at 1st September) at 25.1m t, down 12% on the same point in 2011 and the lowest since 2004.
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Latest News 25 May 2013
‘Smart pig farming’ offers producers a brighter future
‘Smart pig farming’ — the application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) — will offer hard-pushed pig farmers a way to remain competitive in the future.
‘Smart pig farming’ — the application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) — will offer hard-pushed pig farmers a way to remain competitive in the future.
Coventry University student designs a tablet computer for farmers out in the field
A student from Coventry University has developed a high-tech tool which he believes will improve farmers’ productivity out in the field.
A student from Coventry University has developed a high-tech tool which he believes will improve farmers’ productivity out in the field.
New AstroKerb provides outstanding blackgrass control and much more
Dow AgroSciences has launched AstroKerb, a tailored formulation of propyzamide the outstanding answer to controlling blackgrass and other grass weeds in oilseed rape, together with aminopyralid to extend its control of key broad-leaved weeds.
Dow AgroSciences has launched AstroKerb, a tailored formulation of propyzamide the outstanding answer to controlling blackgrass and other grass weeds in oilseed rape, together with aminopyralid to extend its control of key broad-leaved weeds.
Growing the economy with agri-tech know-how
Rothamsted Research and Plant Impact launch a new collaboration to combine their leading scientific expertise to develop innovative solutions for UK and global agriculture, as Government prepares to launch new agri-tech strategy
Rothamsted Research and Plant Impact launch a new collaboration to combine their leading scientific expertise to develop innovative solutions for UK and global agriculture, as Government prepares to launch new agri-tech strategy
Tourism is key for rural economy in England and Wales, says CLA
As the late May Bank Holiday weekend starts, the CLA said today that more needs to be done by government, working with the tourism industry, to boost visitor numbers in England and Wales.
As the late May Bank Holiday weekend starts, the CLA said today that more needs to be done by government, working with the tourism industry, to boost visitor numbers in England and Wales.
Defra Minister praises the VI for its partnerships
Defra Minister Lord de Mauley has praised The Voluntary Initiative (VI) for establishing partnerships to encourage more farmers to use pesticides responsibly.
Defra Minister Lord de Mauley has praised The Voluntary Initiative (VI) for establishing partnerships to encourage more farmers to use pesticides responsibly.
Shadow Defra team visits the Co-operative’s Coldham farm
The Co-operative Farms has welcomed Labour’s shadow Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) team to its farm at Coldham, in Cambridgeshire, as part of a fact-finding visit.
The Co-operative Farms has welcomed Labour’s shadow Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) team to its farm at Coldham, in Cambridgeshire, as part of a fact-finding visit.
Crediton Dairy sold
Arla Foods amba has agreed to sell its Crediton Dairy milk drinks business to a management buy-out team led by former Milk Link chief executive Neil Kennedy and former Milk Link group finance director Tim Smiddy.
Arla Foods amba has agreed to sell its Crediton Dairy milk drinks business to a management buy-out team led by former Milk Link chief executive Neil Kennedy and former Milk Link group finance director Tim Smiddy.
Copa-Cogeca regrets withdrawal of EU plan to ban refillable olive oil bottles
Copa-Cogeca seriously regretted today the EU Commission move to succumb to political pressure and withdraw a much needed measure to improve the labelling and quality of EU olive oil - the measure was crucial for producer countries and to ensure a good quality product for consumers.
Copa-Cogeca seriously regretted today the EU Commission move to succumb to political pressure and withdraw a much needed measure to improve the labelling and quality of EU olive oil - the measure was crucial for producer countries and to ensure a good quality product for consumers.
More science needed in large-scale livestock debate
The debate around large-scale livestock farming has to shift away from emotion and focus on science if UK farmers are to be given the opportunity to produce more food in a sustainable way, says BSAS.
The debate around large-scale livestock farming has to shift away from emotion and focus on science if UK farmers are to be given the opportunity to produce more food in a sustainable way, says BSAS.
Politics
Growing the economy with agri-tech know-how
Rothamsted Research and Plant Impact launch a new collaboration to combine their leading scientific expertise to develop innovative solutions for UK and global agriculture, as Government prepares to launch new agri-tech strategy
Rothamsted Research and Plant Impact launch a new collaboration to combine their leading scientific expertise to develop innovative solutions for UK and global agriculture, as Government prepares to launch new agri-tech strategy
Tourism is key for rural economy in England and Wales, says CLA
As the late May Bank Holiday weekend starts, the CLA said today that more needs to be done by government, working with the tourism industry, to boost visitor numbers in England and Wales.
As the late May Bank Holiday weekend starts, the CLA said today that more needs to be done by government, working with the tourism industry, to boost visitor numbers in England and Wales.
Defra Minister praises the VI for its partnerships
Defra Minister Lord de Mauley has praised The Voluntary Initiative (VI) for establishing partnerships to encourage more farmers to use pesticides responsibly.
Defra Minister Lord de Mauley has praised The Voluntary Initiative (VI) for establishing partnerships to encourage more farmers to use pesticides responsibly.
Shadow Defra team visits the Co-operative’s Coldham farm
The Co-operative Farms has welcomed Labour’s shadow Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) team to its farm at Coldham, in Cambridgeshire, as part of a fact-finding visit.
The Co-operative Farms has welcomed Labour’s shadow Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) team to its farm at Coldham, in Cambridgeshire, as part of a fact-finding visit.
Copa-Cogeca regrets withdrawal of EU plan to ban refillable olive oil bottles
Copa-Cogeca seriously regretted today the EU Commission move to succumb to political pressure and withdraw a much needed measure to improve the labelling and quality of EU olive oil - the measure was crucial for producer countries and to ensure a good quality product for consumers.
Copa-Cogeca seriously regretted today the EU Commission move to succumb to political pressure and withdraw a much needed measure to improve the labelling and quality of EU olive oil - the measure was crucial for producer countries and to ensure a good quality product for consumers.
More science needed in large-scale livestock debate
The debate around large-scale livestock farming has to shift away from emotion and focus on science if UK farmers are to be given the opportunity to produce more food in a sustainable way, says BSAS.
The debate around large-scale livestock farming has to shift away from emotion and focus on science if UK farmers are to be given the opportunity to produce more food in a sustainable way, says BSAS.
World
BASF announces investments and initiatives for agriculture in Asia Pacific
Today BASF’s Crop Protection division presented its solutions for the future of food availability and quality of life in Asia Pacific.
Today BASF’s Crop Protection division presented its solutions for the future of food availability and quality of life in Asia Pacific.
TPP has the potential to revitalise Japan’s agriculture sector
Research released by the New Zealand Asia Institute has found that Japan joining the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) could potentially trigger a revitalisation of its agriculture sector.
Research released by the New Zealand Asia Institute has found that Japan joining the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) could potentially trigger a revitalisation of its agriculture sector.
NZ exports to China held up at the border
Federated Farmers is hopeful an administrative issue affecting New Zealand meat exports to China will soon be resolved.
Federated Farmers is hopeful an administrative issue affecting New Zealand meat exports to China will soon be resolved.
Contribution of forests to food security and nutrition needs more attention
Governments, civil society and the private sector should ensure and strengthen the contributions of forests, trees and agroforestry systems to food security and nutrition, according to participants in the first-ever International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition (13-15 May), organized by FAO.
Governments, civil society and the private sector should ensure and strengthen the contributions of forests, trees and agroforestry systems to food security and nutrition, according to participants in the first-ever International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition (13-15 May), organized by FAO.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack unveils vision for US organic agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed his vision for US organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success during remarks to the Organic Trade Association.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed his vision for US organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success during remarks to the Organic Trade Association.
Commission to call for African Caribbean and Pacific countries to use geographical indications in marketing agri-food products
A conference on the potential contribution of geographical indications ("GIs") to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries’ economies ("Geography of Food - Reconnecting with origin in the food system") is taking place in Brussels tomorrow.
A conference on the potential contribution of geographical indications ("GIs") to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries’ economies ("Geography of Food - Reconnecting with origin in the food system") is taking place in Brussels tomorrow.
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