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Bright prospects for home-grown exports
The UK could be well placed to build its grain export trade this season, according to one merchant
School Fairs lead way in communicating with kids
If you're going to get the next generation interested in farming, you have to start young. Bella Hall explores one successful event to see how these lessons can be applied elsewhere
Gall midge outbreak may force rethink on 2010 cropping plans
Growers with continous wheat crops affected by saddle gall midge infestations this season are being urged to consider growing a non-cereal next season.
2010 FW Awards: Arable Farmer of the Year - Chris Baylis
Turning around the fortunes of a struggling arable business single-handed is no mean feat. But that is exactly what Chris Baylis has achieved.
2010 FW Awards: Arable Farmer of the Year - John Goodchild
Sugar beet has gone from being simply a break crop at Bartlow Estate to being the most profitable crop, with yields exceeding 100t/ha in some fields.
Farmland prices rise as buyers chase fewer acres
Strong demand boosted farmland prices by 6% during the first half of 2010, according to the latest RICS rural land market survey
2010 FW Awards: Arable Farmer of the Year - David Miller
Achieving high yields and quality is the cornerstone of a successful arable business and David Miller believes this includes giving headlands that extra attention.
2010 FW Awards: Livestock Advisor of the Year finalist - Neil Howe
As the first vet in the UK to win a Nuffield Scholarship in 1986, Neil Howie has been a man in demand for his experience and willingness to challenge the norm.
Forward planning vital to prevent feed shortages
Supplementing stock at grass and forward planning winter feed stocks is a must to maximise finishing rates and prevent feed shortages this season
2010 FW Awards: Livestock Advisor of the Year finalist - Christine Lees
Wth an agriculture degree from the Royal Agriculture College and a qualification in homeopathy, it was natural Christine Lees should turn her attention to alternative therapy for farm animals.
2010 FW Awards: Livestock Advisor of the Year finalist - Mark Burnell
Recognising the need to change the business and the service it offers its clients best summarises Mark Burnell's ethos.
Tool launched to show CFE makes economic sense
An electronic tool has been launched for advisers and agronomists to demonstrate how the Campaign for the Farmed Environment is economically viable compared to the regulatory alternative.
Options for grass weed control
A new pre-emergence residual herbicide, pyroxasulfone, appeared to give outstanding control of grass weeds, according to Syngenta
Final chance to enter Farmworker of the Year
There is just one day left for entries to be made for Farmworker of the Year.
Harvest roundup: Friday
Showers are frustrating many attempts at harvesting, and yields, for many, are proving disappointing.
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