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Farmers Union in Brussels for Cap Talks with Commissioner 04/12/08
NFU Scotland has impressed upon Europe's agricultural commissioner the need for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to continue to deliver for both farmers and consumers in the future.

Crop Market Update from Gleadell 04/12/08
International Grains Council leaves its 2008/09 global wheat production forecast unchanged at 683mmt. In its estimates for 2009/10 they predict a fall in the global harvested area of 1.6%.

Match Ploughing Win with McCormick and Stamford Tractors 04/12/08
A chance conversation between a ploughing enthusiast and his local machinery dealer led to a successful outing at the Market Deeping ploughing match.

Best Beef Cattle Performers Are Not Big Spenders 03/12/08
Forward thinking beef farmers have agreed that long term business survival can only be achieved through greater production efficiency coupled with a rise in earnings from the market.

Champion Nidderdale Beef to be Sold Locally 03/12/08
Local championship-winning beef will be on the menu for Christmas and New Year tables across Nidderdale following a trading coup between a Pateley Bridge farmer and butcher.

John Miles is the BASIS Barrie Orme Shield Winner 2008 02/12/08
John Miles, Field Operations Manager for KWS UK Limited, Thriplow, near Cambridge has become the first ever winner of the Barrie Orme Award to come from the plant breeding sector.

Black & Whites Sell to 20,000 Guineas at Borderway 01/12/08
The Borderway Black and White Sale attracted the very best of UK pedigree dairy genetics and resulted in a top price of 20,000gns and an overall sale average of over £5,000.

Spray Within the Law – UK Pesticide Guide 2009 01/12/08
With the safe use of pesticides being very much in the spotlight, it is now vital that advisers, farmers and growers have access to the most up-to-date information on pesticide use in agriculture, horticulture, pest control, forestry and amenity.