Tory pledge to unravel red tape
SHADOW farm minister Jim Paice has pledged to unravel the burden of red tape should the Tories win the general election.
Fengrain unveils above average pool results
East Anglian grain marketing specialist Fengrain has unveiled pool results with above average returns to members across all grades.
Police warning over counterfeit pesticides
Dangerous counterfeit pesticides are being illegally imported into the country, Suffolk police have warned.
Power line consultation leaves farmers in dark
Farm leaders have criticised National Grid for ignoring farmers’ views over a controversial new electricity power line in Suffolk.
Brighter prospects justify investment, says banker
Growing political support means farmers are in their strongest position for decades, claims a leading banker.
Openfield unveils £1m dividend to farmers
Openfield, the grain marketing and arable input co-operative, has unveiled a £1m dividend payout to its farmer members.
Green concerns top conference agenda
Concern over the impact of the environment on agriculture topped the agenda at this year’s Norfolk Farming Conference.
Agricultural inflation rises by 2%
INPUT prices are rising after a short period of deflation, reveal the latest farm inflation figures.
Spray prices set to rise, warns AtlasFram
Timing the purchase of crop protection products to obtain best value is more important than ever this season, with prices set to rise due to Sterling’s weakness on currency markets.
Downturn ‘not to blame’ for fall in income
Farmers must avoid the temptation to blame falling profits on the recession, one of the region’s top agricultural bankers has warned.