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In the week ended 7th January deadweight cattle prices eased slightly as trade returned to a more normal pattern after the holiday period.
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In week ended 7th January, the deadweight SQQ fell almost 5p to 453.4p/kg.
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World markets show butter returns continuing to fall as available global supply increases.
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Following a period of stability in the run-up to Christmas, deadweight pig prices fell sharply in the first week in the New Year.
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The GB weekly average price increased by £8.05 last week to £113.14/t and the free-market average increased by £5.41 to £92.12/t.
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The latest US Department of Agriculture report, for January, led to raised eyebrows in the grain trade
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The near-term oilseed market lines up to be dominated by South American crop development, palm oil supply issues and Chinese will they/won’t they buying patterns.
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The EU market is coming to terms with variable quality in this year’s crop, caused by high grain nitrogen as a result of the dry spring weather.
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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 28 January 2012
New disinfectant wipes floor with animal diseases
Animal-lover Debbie Topping is bringing her passion to the world of business and moving animal hygiene firmly into the 21st Century.
Animal-lover Debbie Topping is bringing her passion to the world of business and moving animal hygiene firmly into the 21st Century.
Strong growth in the US for Belton Cheese
Shropshire’s Belton Cheese headed stateside last week to promote their range of award winning cheeses at North America’s largest Speciality Food & Beverage event.
Shropshire’s Belton Cheese headed stateside last week to promote their range of award winning cheeses at North America’s largest Speciality Food & Beverage event.
Improving visibility with the aid of cameras and monitors
Front and rear implements on tractors, either mounted or trailed, often obstruct the view of the driver, both on the move and when manoeuvring.
Front and rear implements on tractors, either mounted or trailed, often obstruct the view of the driver, both on the move and when manoeuvring.
New board members for EBLEX
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed three new members to the EBLEX board to help drive forward the organisation’s work for beef and sheep producers in England.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed three new members to the EBLEX board to help drive forward the organisation’s work for beef and sheep producers in England.
European agricultural machinery industry expects continuous market growth
While prospects for the global economy are deteriorating, the European agricultural machinery industry continues to be optimistic that their sales will rise even above the high level of the previous year.
While prospects for the global economy are deteriorating, the European agricultural machinery industry continues to be optimistic that their sales will rise even above the high level of the previous year.
Farm income forecasts a mixed bag - NFU
New government figures confirming a strong year for the farming industry are welcome, but the continued rise in input costs and the crisis in the eurozone means that there’s no room for complacency, says the NFU.
New government figures confirming a strong year for the farming industry are welcome, but the continued rise in input costs and the crisis in the eurozone means that there’s no room for complacency, says the NFU.
Environment Agency urges business to use less water
New figures released today by the Environment Agency show that rivers across the country are being restored to a healthier state due to tighter rules on the amount of water being taken from them by water companies, businesses and agriculture.
New figures released today by the Environment Agency show that rivers across the country are being restored to a healthier state due to tighter rules on the amount of water being taken from them by water companies, businesses and agriculture.
Action on scrap metal good news for farming - NFU
New legislation that will make it harder for people to sell stolen metal is good news for the farming industry, the NFU said today.
New legislation that will make it harder for people to sell stolen metal is good news for the farming industry, the NFU said today.
Spaldings announces record breaking show sales for LAMMA 2012
Spaldings today announced that sales from LAMMA 2012 set a new record with £121,000 taken over the two day event.
Spaldings today announced that sales from LAMMA 2012 set a new record with £121,000 taken over the two day event.
AIC launches new Assurance Alert System
AIC has launched a new email service for participants in its assurance schemes: UFAS, TASCC, FIAS and FEMAS.
AIC has launched a new email service for participants in its assurance schemes: UFAS, TASCC, FIAS and FEMAS.
Politics
Environment Agency urges business to use less water
New figures released today by the Environment Agency show that rivers across the country are being restored to a healthier state due to tighter rules on the amount of water being taken from them by water companies, businesses and agriculture.
Environment Agency urges business to use less water New figures released today by the Environment Agency show that rivers across the country are being restored to a healthier state due to tighter rules on the amount of water being taken from them by water companies, businesses and agriculture.
Action on scrap metal good news for farming - NFU
New legislation that will make it harder for people to sell stolen metal is good news for the farming industry, the NFU said today.
New legislation that will make it harder for people to sell stolen metal is good news for the farming industry, the NFU said today.
AIC launches new Assurance Alert System
AIC has launched a new email service for participants in its assurance schemes: UFAS, TASCC, FIAS and FEMAS.
AIC has launched a new email service for participants in its assurance schemes: UFAS, TASCC, FIAS and FEMAS.
Climate Change Risk Assessment shows the UK needs to adapt
The UK is set to be amongst the best prepared nations for the implications of climate change following publication of a groundbreaking study into the threats the country faces.
The UK is set to be amongst the best prepared nations for the implications of climate change following publication of a groundbreaking study into the threats the country faces.
Producing food whatever the weather
A new Government report into the impacts of climate change will help improve our understanding of how agriculture can be part of the solution to a major public problem, the NFU said today.
A new Government report into the impacts of climate change will help improve our understanding of how agriculture can be part of the solution to a major public problem, the NFU said today.
CLA welcomes ‘financial lifeline’ for BBC local radio
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is delighted that BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten will announce a financial lifeline to the BBC’s local radio stations.
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is delighted that BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten will announce a financial lifeline to the BBC’s local radio stations.
World
Changes to NZ dairy regulation won’t make milk cheaper
None of the proposed changes to New Zealand’s Dairy Industry Restructuring Act will reduce the retail price of milk, says its farm union Federated Farmers.
None of the proposed changes to New Zealand’s Dairy Industry Restructuring Act will reduce the retail price of milk, says its farm union Federated Farmers.
USDA unveils historic improvements to meals served in America’s schools
US First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the United States.
US First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack have unveiled new standards for school meals that will result in healthier meals for kids across the United States.
US egg legislation ‘replaces science with politics’
The American Farm Bureau Federation has strongly criticized a bill pushed by the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers to implement an agreement they reached to replace decades of science-based animal care practices with strict government control.
The American Farm Bureau Federation has strongly criticized a bill pushed by the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers to implement an agreement they reached to replace decades of science-based animal care practices with strict government control.
Elanco Animal Health Announces Lilly’s agreement to acquire ChemGen Corp.
Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, has announced that Lilly has signed an agreement to acquire ChemGen, Corp., a privately held bioscience company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative feed enzyme products that improve the efficiency of poultry, egg, and meat production.
Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, has announced that Lilly has signed an agreement to acquire ChemGen, Corp., a privately held bioscience company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative feed enzyme products that improve the efficiency of poultry, egg, and meat production.
Cooperatives central to hunger fight
Cooperatives and producer organizations will be increasingly important in efforts to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty around the world, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva told participants at the 2012 Thematic Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, during an official meeting with the Economic and Social Development Council (CDES) of Brazil.
Cooperatives and producer organizations will be increasingly important in efforts to eliminate hunger and reduce poverty around the world, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva told participants at the 2012 Thematic Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, during an official meeting with the Economic and Social Development Council (CDES) of Brazil.
NZ milk subsidy will line foreign pockets
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra said today it was still working through the detail of the Government’s proposals on the oversight of farmgate milk pricing, but said it was already clear that the proposed changes to Raw Milk Regulations were a backward step.
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra said today it was still working through the detail of the Government’s proposals on the oversight of farmgate milk pricing, but said it was already clear that the proposed changes to Raw Milk Regulations were a backward step.
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