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Farmers Weekly gets on its bike
2008-06-13 21:00:00
Early on Sunday morning ? a little too early for some ? eight members of the Farmers Weekly editorial team will be setting off from Clapham Common in London, to cycle the 54 miles to Brighton.
Higher farmgate prices help farmers to replace old tractors
2008-06-10 13:00:00
UK tractor registrations for the first five months of 2008 totalled 7471, 14% higher than for the same period in 2007, suggesting farmers across the UK are continuing to replace ageing tractors as farm incomes rise off the back of higher farmgate prices.
Farmers Market Fare 8
2008-06-09 18:27:00
Spring finally exploded here, and my market haul took two trips to the car. For a mere $40.00 I came home with peaches, two bunches of asparagus, 2 lbs. of collard greens, 2 heads of lettuce, a huge...
Global price outlook positive for UK beef farmers
2008-06-09 14:00:00
The outlook for beef is strong and British beef farmers are well placed to meet growing demand, despite the pain of higher feed costs. Olivia Cooper reports
Fresh from the Brentwood Farmers? Market - 06.08.07
2008-06-08 23:55:00
I spend a lot of time mulling over the fact that I live on a busy street in a busy part of Los Angeles, and I often wonder if living within walking distance of some of my favorite things is worth fighting the traffic Monday through Friday.  But, when I walk to the Brentwood Farmers’ ...
Slurry storage is single biggest investment issue facing dairy farmers, con
2008-06-08 12:00:00
The whole dairy industry must work together if farmers are to meet the economic and environmental challenges posed by impending new nitrate rules, this year's Dairy UK conference heard.
Better cull cow returns for Sainsbury's dairy farmers
2008-06-07 10:00:00
Sainsbury's has launched a new initiative to source older cow beef from dairy farms in its direct supply group through its contract processor ABP.
World's farmers by-passed at UN food crisis summit: IFAP - AFP
2008-06-06 20:30:00
BernamaWorld's farmers by-passed at UN food crisis summit: IFAPAFP - 3 hours agoWARSAW (AFP) ? The world's farmers were bypassed at this week's Rome UN food summit, reflecting a crucial gap in addressing the crisis at its most basic ...Video: Global food prices affecting families in Malaysia - 3 Jun 08 AlJazeeraEnglishWorld leaders hammer out common response to food crisis XinhuaThe world food summit Only a few green shoots EconomistDaily Times - BBC Newsall 2,256 news articles
World's farmers by-passed at UN food crisis summit: IFAP - AFP
2008-06-06 20:30:00
MercoPressWorld's farmers by-passed at UN food crisis summit: IFAPAFP - 9 hours agoWARSAW (AFP) ? The world's farmers were bypassed at this week's Rome UN food summit, reflecting a crucial gap in addressing the crisis at its most basic ...Video: Global food prices affecting families in Malaysia - 3 Jun 08 AlJazeeraEnglishWorld Leaders Pledge to Combat Food Crisis Voice of AmericaLeading article: A missed opportunity to feed the world IndependentXinhua - Economistall 2,492 news articles
Lack Of Full Disk Encryption Affects 32,000 Canadian Farmers
2008-06-05 07:50:00
It seems just like the other day that I opined on whether companies take to full disk encryption and other data security measures only after they?ve experienced a data breach.  Now, in an act of cosmic timing, the winnipegfreepress.com is reporting that the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is encrypting computer data after they lost a laptop with information on 32,000 Canadian farmers.   The laptop was stolen on March 30, but affected people were not alerted of the fact until last week.  It?s at that point that farmers who were part of the CCGA became aware that their social insurance numbers, bank account numbers, and other data may have become compromised.  The delay in contacting the farmers, supposedly, was due to dealing with bureaucracy and working out the logistics of sending out so many letters.   According to CCGA general manager, the laptop that was stolen featured password?protection as well as biometric fingerprinting.  Unfortunate...
Farmers and the call of nature
2008-06-03 18:09:00
What to do if you're taken short in the countryside
Farmers Market Fare 7
2008-06-03 04:24:00
This week’s market fare is a short one, must be the busy start of summer! I am definitely with Joy in celebrating the fact that fresh berries are now in season. Really looking forward to a trip...
Leading article: The world ignores these farmers at its peril - Independent
2008-06-03 01:01:00
Leading article: The world ignores these farmers at its perilIndependent, UK -- 3 hours agoFood prices are pushing up shopping bills in the rich world too. But in poor nations the spiralling cost of sustenance has become a matter of life and death ...Oxfam presses world leaders over food crisis Economic TimesWorld leaders meet on global food crisis Reuters IndiaFood aid saves millions but world hunger lingers The Associated PressSunHerald.com - Brownfieldall 381 news articles
Digging For Victory: Sky Farmers and Guerrilla Gardeners
2008-06-01 11:13:00
Old News: Gardening is In Once again in the UK it has been suggested that we are behind the eco-friendly times, now caught red-faced and red-handed with basket-full of imported vegetables. The production and transportation of food is responsible for 23% of our carbon footprint; above home energy, personal travel, and running shared services like hospitals and schools. [source] China, Japan and Cuba are way ahead of us in their responsible actions, but being a tiny, densely populated island with horrible weather is no excuse, according to the more heroic amongst gardeners. No, gardening, especially growing vegetables, is not just for your granddad, a left-over habit from the War. It’s possibly the coolest pastime of now. To be caught with compost under your fingernails and a faint whiff of Brussels sprouts, rather than an air-freighted fistful of Zimbabwean mangetout, may be your ticket to unimaginable kudos. The Urban Farmer Take Fritz Haeg for example. The architect and design ac...
Use Food Stamps at Madison's Farmers' Market
2008-05-31 18:48:00
The Capital Times reports that the "Farmers' market fare [is] now available with food stamps":"Participants in Wisconsin's food stamp program are now able to buy fresh food from the Saturday and Wednesday Dane County Farmers' Markets."The program is an effort to help low income families get more healthy, fresh, locally-raised food. In the past, food stamp recipients were restricted from using food stamps at the market because vendors work on a cash basis.. . . "In Dane County, more than 10,000 families participate in the FoodShare Wisconsin program. Though the benefit amounts vary by household size and income, the average benefit for households here is about $182 per month. The program helps families purchase breads, grains, cereals, meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables."I think this is a great idea!
Take part in Farmers Weekly Interactive's latest caption competition
2008-05-30 18:06:00
If you can think of a witty caption to go with this picture, taken at Grassland and Muck 2008, then you could win a £20 cash prize
Farmers Weekly Interactive launches online dating service
2008-05-30 11:00:00
Looking for that perfect date? Searching for your ideal partner? Look no further than FWI's new online dating service
CAMEROON: Urban farmers profit from rising food prices
2008-05-29 12:18:00
Source: IRIN NEWS CAMEROON: Urban farmers profit from rising food prices YAOUNDÉ, 27 May (IRIN) - Jacques Biyiha came from the countryside to the big city to seek his fortune in the 1970s when the country was in the midst of a construction boom. He continues to live there today, but he hasn’t worked in construction for ...
Old farmers take out national paddy planting championships
2008-05-28 00:00:00
{mosgoogle right}OSHU, Iwate -- A group of 70-something local farmers has taken out the open division of the national paddy planting championships held here.The septuagenarian pastoralists completed planting their allotted paddy almost 30 minutes quicker than the winning high school team.Mizusawa Prefectural agricultural High School started the national rice paddy planting championships a decade ago and it has grown to include 23 teams this year, including three from out ...
How Radio Helps African Farmers Cope with Climate Change
2008-05-27 18:54:00
Kwabena Mensa, a small holder cocoa farmer in rural Ghana, readily testifies that the seasons have changed, and he no longer plants his crop in mid-year as he used to more than ten years ago. He has...
Farmers bet on high tech
2008-05-26 00:44:00
As a hedge against the inevitable downturn, owners of mid-size farms like Barbre's — and even some smaller-scale farmers — are investing that cash in technology that's increasingly integrated.
Farmers Market Time!
2008-05-25 22:57:00
<div><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/pho-tos/debbiegiordano/sets/7215760-5251967773/"><img alt="Farmers Market Time!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr-.com/3194/2521492919_d77cd37894-_t.jpg" /></a> <span ><a href="http://www.flickr.com/pho-tos/debbiegiordano/2521492919/"->Farmers Market Time!</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/peo-ple/debbiegiordano/">debbieg-iordano</a>.</span>-</div><p><a href="http://www.debbiegiordano-.com/" target="new">http://www.debb-iegiordano.com/</a>I really have to suggest that you try the berryessa farmers market on the border of Milpitas and San Jose. Located across from Piedmont High School and the Berryessa US Post office in the foothills of North San Jose's Penitencia Creek Area. The amount of fresh produce and other assorted food items as well as fresh cut flowers really make this a pleasurable 30 minutes to an hour stop. Plenty of v...
Who would you like to see interviewed by Farmers Weekly?
2008-05-25 11:04:00
Is there someone in the world of farming that you would like to see interviewed by Farmers Weekly? You name some names - and we will see what we can do.
Destination Washington DC: Random Local Farmers Market (Photo Blog)
2008-05-24 23:31:00
I came across a local farmers market during my last few hours in Washington DC. Actually, I had already checked out of the hotel and was dragging my suitcase around. But, once I saw this sign, I had to walk towards the arrow and check out this farmers market.I'm a big fan of farmers markets. You always find super fresh vegetables and totally delectable fruits of all sorts. You can't find anything as fresh as these in a supermarket. There's often an amazing selection of homemade jams and honeys and that sort.Oh yeah, most importantly, support local agriculture! (One of the vendors were from Pennsylvania, but they are only about 2 hours away. So, that is still pretty "local".)Well, this entry is more like a photoblog post but I thought the pictures were pretty sweet.
Rhubarb pie and the farmers? market
2008-05-24 00:35:00
It’s been a brisk week in Wisconsin. I’ve gone through these days trying to decide if a sweater was necessary or if it really was as warm as I hoped. Usually a sweater improved the situation. Because of the briskness I took the opportunity to fix a few of my cold weather favorites that ...
> Debt waiver for farmers hiked to Rs 71,680 cr
2008-05-23 10:40:00
*New Delhi, May 23:* The government on Friday hiked the provisions for debt waiver for farmers by a hefty about 20 per cent to Rs 71,680 crore, a move that would enlarge the scope for relief for peasants. The decision to increase the debt waiver amount from Rs 60,000 crore, announced in the Union Budget ...
> Debt waiver for farmers hiked to Rs 71,680 cr
2008-05-23 10:40:00
*New Delhi, May 23:* The government on Friday hiked the provisions for debt waiver for farmers by a hefty about 20 per cent to Rs 71,680 crore, a move that would enlarge the scope for relief for peasants. The decision to increase the debt waiver amount from Rs 60,000 crore, announced in the Union Budget ...
Farmers' game show is hit with city dwellers in Bangladesh
2008-05-22 18:04:00
*Farmers' game show is hit with city dwellers in Bangladesh* Image: http://stbjp.msn.com/i/5F/A9B4B-77613FFAB076C2A2AC36E322.jpg Image: http://www.mywire.com/Pubs/disp-lay/2008/05/20/6578416.jpg Image: http://www.mywire.com/Pubs/disp-lay/2008/05/20/6578418.jpg Image: http://www.mywire.com/Pubs/disp-lay/2008/05/20/6578420.jpg *Traditional rural games are being revived in Bangladesh with a television show in which farmers compete to show off their skill sowing seeds, raft racing and climbing oiled banana trees.* *In a remote northern village tens of thousands of people gather to watch the filming of the new programme which has astounded television executives by becoming a smash hit with village and city dwellers alike. * Excited crowds stand five deep around a huge sand arena; others perch in the trees eager to get the best view. On the starting line, 20 super-fit young Bangladeshis with bulging muscles jostle for position in an atmosphe...
Farmers debate subsidies, the press and the rising costs of production
2008-05-22 18:00:00
The CAP health check has sparked debate among farmers about the future of subsidies, how the press portray farmers and the rising costs of production. Read what farmers say and join the debate...
Video: NFU president Peter Kendall urges farmers to be positive
2008-05-22 13:15:00
Farmers need to continue to be positive about their futures but will need to ensure they use new technologies to improve efficiency to realise sustainable profits, Peter Kendall told visitors to Grassland and Muck 2008
Peter Kendall urges farmers to be positive at Grassland
2008-05-21 17:40:00
Farmers need to continue to be positive about their futures but will need to ensure they use new technologies to improve efficiency to realise sustainable profits, according to Peter Kendall.
LIVE BLOG: What goes on in the Farmers Weekly office?
2008-05-20 16:58:00
How do we put Farmers Weekly magazine together? Or how do we decide what story should take priority on the website? Find out through a live blog written by FW staff members
Farmers Market Fare 5
2008-05-20 05:12:00
While I missed a week’s posts due to a family emergency, all of you have been writing some amazing posts. Thanks for keeping at it and keeping me inspired. Great tips, photos, stories and...
The farmers wife - a varied and multi-faceted role
2008-05-19 14:00:00
The role of a farmer's wife today is almost unrecognisable compared with previous generations - especially on relatively small family farms such as ours.
Argentine farmers plan show of force
2008-05-17 22:34:00
Argentina's farm strike on Friday night headed for another week of stalemate after producers extended their action until next Wednesday and the government refused to negotiate.
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Chancellor Alistair Darling in farmers' firing line
2008-05-17 15:02:00
Calls by Chancellor Alistair Darling for a "fundamental reform of Europe's agricultural sector" have been descibed as predictable and shortsighted.
NVZ changes create slurry headaches for pig farmers
2008-05-15 17:00:00
With the NVZ final action plan nearing release, it is expected there will be a £36m cost to the UK pig industry, explained Nigel Penlington of BPEX ....
Farmers say Rural Payments Agency getting worse
2008-05-14 19:29:00
Farmer satisfaction with the Rural Payments Agency appears to be slipping to a new low.
Shelton trencher aimed at farmers who want to drain wet areas in fields
2008-05-14 11:51:00
Another company experiencing a surge in activity on the drainage front is Horncastle, Lincolnshire, firm Shelton Drainage.
Welsh organic farmers wins premiums to match conventional returns
2008-05-13 19:00:00
New figures for 2006/07 show Welsh organic farmers achieved returns from milk, beef and lamb to match those on conventional farms. ...
Welsh organic farmers win premiums to match conventional returns
2008-05-13 19:00:00
New figures for 2006/07 show Welsh organic farmers achieved returns from milk, beef and lamb to match those on conventional farms. ...
NFU calls for fairer margins for poultry farmers
2008-05-13 12:00:00
Shoppers want to buy British chicken, but producers need to receive a fair price to ensure they can meet the demand in the long term, according to the NFU.
Farmers launch podcast to give insight into agriculture
2008-05-13 11:28:00
A group of four farmers ? which includes Farmers Weekly columnist and blogger Matthew Naylor ? have launched a new podcast aimed at giving the public an insight into their lives and businesses.
US farmers to get $20bn in extra support?
2008-05-11 16:00:00
President George Bush is to veto a new US Farm Bill, agreed by the House of Representatives and the Senate in Washington this week, complaining that it will cost too much.
The EU - Help or hindrance for our farmers?
2008-05-10 17:10:00
From the Scotsman:The EU still takes more than two years on average to license a perfectly safe GM product. In the US, the average approval time is 15 months. Now the EU is once again in the news for delaying its approval of GM foods ? two maize crops and a potato with extra starch ? by passing the decision on to the European Food Safety Authority, causing consternation amongst those waiting for their authorisation.As consumers, we do not feel the impact of such time delays. But farmers, who are falling further behind in the world market as they are forced to feed their animals more expensive non-GM foods, are feeling this delay dearly. Scottish farmers are losing on average £20 for every pig slaughtered because of rising fuel costs and lack of access to cheap feed. There is a real danger that we will soon have no UK pig industry left. In the ten years from 1996 to 2006 the UK pig herd has fallen from 7.9 to 4.9 million. On the other hand, farmers across the world are feeding their ...
VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the YFC Young Farmers agm entertainments final
2008-05-10 15:00:00
The National Entertainments Final is the biggest competition at the Young Farmers Club agm.
Single Farm Payment delays get farmers talking
2008-05-09 18:49:00
Farmers are comparing notes about how much they are owed in single farm payments on the FWiSpace discussion forums
Who?s profiting from higher food prices? Certainly not the rice farmers
2008-05-09 08:33:00
Some people are making big bucks from the higher prices of food, including rice. But not the farmers. The Star (8 May) carried this tiny report on page 32 - it should have been front page headlines, Chun Wai! - telling of how over 2,000 rice farmers in the country’s “rice bowl” state of Kedah are ...
Farmers Weekly's top Youtube videos
2008-05-08 19:00:00
Farmers Weekly takes a look at the the weird and wonderful world of farming on Youtube.
?Fifty Million Farmers? by Richard Heinberg
2008-05-08 17:55:00
“There was a time not so long ago when famine was an expected, if not accepted, part of life. Until the 19th century - whether in China, France, India or Britain - food came almost entirely from local sources and harvests were variable. “In good years, there was plenty - nough for seasonal feasts and for ...
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