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Market report: Northern Ireland embraces quality beef
A record percentage of Northern Irish beef is now farm assured, despite a drop in membership levels
Tories unveil five-point plan for farming R&D
The Tories have unveiled a five-point plan to boost farming research and development.
Bigger tank capacities feature in the latest sprayer developments
New control technology, more sophisticated booms and - inevitably - bigger tank capacities are among the common themes adopted by manufacturers for their latest sprayers. Peter Hill rounds up some highlights.
Currency volatility offers chance to boost SFP
An increasing number of farmers are reported to be taking advantage of the weak pound to hedge their single farm payments. The recent exchange rate...
Dropleg sprayer reaches parts that others cannot reach
This DroplegUL under-leaf spraying system for veg crops was jointly developed by sprayer maker Amazone, nozzle manufacturer Lechler and ag chem giant Syngenta.
Pesticide packaging saves on spraying time
A new range of pesticide packaging could reduce the time farmers spend on sprayer operations by 25% by being easier to open, empty and rinse out.
Farmers face payment cuts over cattle ID rules
Cross compliance checks have revealed nearly half of all livestock farms face having single farm payments cut because of failures on cattle identification rules.
Agronomists urged to back environment campaign
More agronomists must participate in the Campaign for the Farmed Environment, organisers have warned.
Crop Watch: Drier weather lets fieldwork commence
Spring barley and bean drilling has started and the top-dressers are out in force as soils dry out, our Crop Watch bloggers are reporting.
Keep an eye on liver fluke to prevent costly losses
Sheep and lamb losses have made controlling liver fluke a top priority at Langford Farm, Northwich, where 30 ewes and lambs have been lost over the last month
EBLEX parasite guide updated for 2010
Beef and sheep producers can be confident they're making an informed choice about parasite control products, thanks to the latest EBLEX parasite guide.
Milk beats sports drinks in athletes trial
Milk has outperformed sports drinks in a trial measuring muscle growth and fat deposits in female athletes.
Cattle ID: Know the rules or face SFP cuts
Dairy and beef farmers need to "spring clean cattle identification records" to make sure they are compliant with the rules, according to cross compliance adviser Simon Draper.
Cow tracks essential part of infrastructure
Cow tracks should be seen as a crucial part of a farms infrastructure, according to DairyCo extension officer Piers Badnell
Badger cull protesters target Welsh Assembly
The government in Wales is standing firm on its decision to cull badgers in west Wales despite mounting protest from wildlife groups.
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