Low interest rates ‘mask upward pressure’
February 11, 2011 by admin
Filed under News & Business
THE Bank of England may have kept interest rates on hold again, but farmers have been warned that the cost of borrowing could be set to rise.
Spring opportunity for herbage seed
EASTERN counties farmers reviewing arable options are being urged to consider herbage seed.
Change of venue for Agrifac demonstration
POOR crop conditions have forced Agrifac to change the venue for this week’s sugar beet harvester demonstration.
Review at last for renewable tariffs
February 7, 2011 by admin
Filed under News & Business, Property
THE government is to review the way it rewards farmers who generate renewable energy.
Entitlement trading gathers pace
February 4, 2011 by admin
Filed under News & Business
TRADING ahead of the 2011 entitlement deadline is gathering pace, with strong demand.
Uncertain future for beet growers
GROWERS wondering whether to stick with sugar beet or quit the crop after a disastrous harvest are being urged to do their sums carefully.
Official: Writtle College reopens pig unit
A re-stocked and fully refurbished pig unit was officially reopened at Writtle College, Essex.
Top yielding spring bean stakes its claim
In a year of high cereal and oilseed rape prices, at least one plant breeder says growers shouldn’t overlook the benefits of pulses.