2013

FarmWeb News 09/05/2013

Thursday 09 May 2013

The poor quality of UK wheat, currently on the market, has forced Weetabix to cut production of some of its cereal ranges. The company is committed to sourcing UK wheat but the quality and quantity was adversely affected by growing conditions last year. UK wheat imports generally, are likely to have doubled to over 2m tonnes by the end of June 2013.

FarmWeb News 22/04/2013

Monday 22 Apr 2013

Livestock farmers are complaining that the late spring has added to their production costs. Grass pasture is up to six weeks behind and most have to buy in extra forage to tide them over. For dairy farmers, this is adding 3-4p/litre to their costs.

FarmWeb News 08/04/2013

Monday 08 Apr 2013

The debate on neonicotinoid pesticides continues with the EU decision to defer the ban on their use for two years. The pesticides are claimed to harm bees but conflicting evidence has been put forward for and against their use. They account for 24% of the pesticide market so form an important means of controlling pests.

FarmWeb News 20/03/2013

Friday 22 Mar 2013

As Easter approaches and the number of farm visits rise, farmers are being reminded of their responsibility to visitors and to follow industry guidelines to reduce the risk of infections. Pregnant women are particularly at risk.

FarmWeb News 04/03/2013

Monday 04 Mar 2013

The demand for quality assured beef and lamb, in the light of the horsemeat scandal, is forecast to remain strong for the next twelve months. With supplies tight across Europe, prices are set to remain high and exports to rise.

FarmWeb News 14/02/2013

Thursday 14 Feb 2013

The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) has been resurrected following its fall into administration in 2011. The Group is working with the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust and Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) and aims to expand to cover the whole country in due course.

FarmWeb News 30/01/2013

Wednesday 30 Jan 2013

Farmers with telecommunication masts on their property are coming under pressure to accept lower rentals on the grounds that the masts may become uneconomic and therefore decommissioned. The move follows increased consolidation and equipment sharing within the industry. There are 60,000 installations in the UK and the rental can be worth up to £5,000 or more.

FarmWeb News 14/01/2013

Monday 14 Jan 2013

Despite the fact that the Government referred to the Schmallenberg disease as "low impact", losses have continued to rise. The disease is present on over 900 farms across Great Britain with losses of up to 50% of lambs being reported. No vaccine is available yet.