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Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of the periodical "Farmers Weekly." "New Payments for Action Plan," which discussed organic farming statistics; "Flat-Rate Payment Support Grows," regarding flat-rate subsidy payment in England; Response to Mark C. Smith's letter about the age of men and machines.

A review is offered for the Duchy Home Farm organic farm located in England.

The article discusses the choice of under-sowing crops in organic farming in England.

The article offers information on the trial of a crimper roller on the cover crops growing on his organic farm near Chipping Norton, England by James Alexander. Topics discussed include challenge of finding the right design for the crimper roller; killing of cover crops without herbicides and favouring a mix of species to protect against complete crop failure; and switching to crimping.

The article reports on the farm of Clive Martin in March, Cambridgeshire in England where a portion is allocated to organic produce. The selection of the organic crops, marketing and packaging are issues that need to be considered for the venture. An investment in equipment is made by Martin to maintain the quality of the organic produce before delivery to customers. There is a growing demand for the asparagus, globe artichokes and blueberries of Martin.

The article reports on the success of organic farming at Clinton Devon Farms in England following its shift from convention production. Analysis of milk cheques from March-December 2009 reveals an increase in milk revenue despite a decline in yield. According to Farm Manager George Perrott, Dairy Crest has guaranteed a full organic premium on the first 75 percent of predicted deliveries. Perrott also states the farm's commitment to organic food production. The farm is scheduled for crop rotation and preparations are being made for the lambing season.

The article focuses on the views of Simon Bainbridge, owner of an organic farm in Northumberland, England, on livestock management strategies. Topics discussed include scanning of heifers based on their fertility, management of under sown wholecrop, rotational grazing of lambs with red clover fogs and inspection of lambs' feet for foot rot.

The author relates his experiences in organic farming in Northumberland, England. Rain has destroyed the farm's milling wheat. He plans to apply masses of nitrogen to boost the protein content of wheat. He cites his reasons for not attending any demonstrations or shows that would help him gain points for the National Register of Sprayer Operators.

The article discusses the advantages of wheat growing when converting to organic farming in England. It cites the economic factors that affect wheat growing. Organic farming can make the farming business sustainable and offers a lot of opportunities. It relates the challenges of learning to grow crops organically.

The article discusses the author's experience of contemplating his cows to an organic system in Devon, England. He stresses that his location presents difficulties in changing to organic system. His farm stopped using beef from dairy herd in 2000. The demand for turkey meat influenced his decision to opt to organic conversion.

Focuses on the actions taken by Richard Long of Wye Court Farm near Ashford, England to cut operational costs. Downsides of putting the farm on a contract agreement according to consultant Matthew Berryman of Strutt & Parker; Complications in joining the Organic Entry Level Scheme; Factors that need to be considered in engaging with non-cropping option.

Deals with the possible financial disadvantage facing organic producers in England to farms converting in Wales. Emphasis of organic prices on premium according to Nick Lampkin of the Institute of Rural Studies; Organic premium accounted by conventional milk prices; Reason for the disadvantage of dairy farms entering conversion.

The article offers information on the Langleys Farm in East Sussex, England owned by Phil and Steve Hook. The 77 hectares (ha) organic farm has 65 Holstein Friesians averaging 4,000 litres a cow a year. The farm produces on site organic raw milk, cream, butter and ghee. It also conducts regular bacteria testing throughout the supply chain to ensure the milk is fit for consumption.

The article features Dorset, England-based Andrew Blenkiron, who manages a farm business near Witchampton in Dorset, England. He plants combinable crops, including organic crops, as well as runs outdoor pigs, dairy cows, beef cattle, horses and stewardship at his over 2,000-hectare (ha) farm. He claims that the winter wheat crops that they planted in January 2011 are already poking through as of February 2011.

The author describes activities at the organic farm she and her husband own on the Otterburn Firing Range in Northumberland, England, where they breed ewes and suckler cows. Her husband visit tup-breeders to view potential purchases in their natural habitat in preparation for the Blackface sheep tup sale season. The British Army training area commander will be the author's farm as part of his annual goodwill tour of range farms in October 2010. She also describes her trip to London, England to attend the Farmers Weekly Awards.

The article features the organic Elmhurst Farm that is up for sale in Warwickshire, England. It describes the farm as a 160-acre pasture and arable farm under organic management, the features of which include a modern five-bedroom farm house, a farm shop and four offices. Sales agent Jeff Paybody states that the lifestyle purchasers will be interested in the farm. It adds that the farm has received the Loraine Award for Nature Conservation and Organic Farming in 1998.

This article reports on the success of the Open Farm Sunday held in Shropshire, England in June 2008. Nearly 100 visitors attended the event. The event featured a Nuffield tour focused on organic businesses, visits to Belton Cheese and Bacheldre Water Mill and a visit to Sansaw Estate. The visits to Belton Cheese and Bacheldre Water Mill also highlighted the importance of maintaining an award-winning product, with quality ingredients a top priority and clear branding.

The article reports that Savills is selling an organic farm in Devon, England. Aller Farm's 183 acres lie just half a mile from the sought-after village of Dolton, near Winkleigh. They were converted 20 years ago by well-known organic farmer and rural priest David Ursell, along with his wife Susie and their three children. Organic wheat, triticale and oats have all been successfully grown and now command a 100% premium over conventionally grown cereals. The family has also been running sheep and a beef suckler herd, selling meat to Waitrose.

The article reports that experts at a Northern arable seminar in North Yorkshire, England has called for more cooperation between organic producers amidst a burgeoning demand for organic crops in Great Britain. Stephen Briggs of Abacus Organic Associates reported that about 200,000 tons of tradeable organic cereals and proteins were needed to meet current annual demand, and growers would have to more than double their area to achieve self-sufficiency.

The article features the Hazel Brow Organic Hill Farm and Heritage Center opened by organic dairy and sheep farmer Catherine Calvert at her farm in North Yorkshire, England. She opened the center to promote to people what they produce, how they produce it and why. She also added some attractions to inform children about farming. The Askham Bryan College uses the farm as an educational center to promote farming.

The article discusses the author's experience in organic farming in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He cites that the Tesco local group initiative will cause uncertainty among co-operative members who believe that a co-op is responsible to share returns equally with them. He cites that many farm owner operators with land values of £20 £28,000 per acre were using the leverage potential to borrow money. He mentions an early purple orchid Orchis marcula he had found in his farm.

The article features farmers Tim and Louise Downes of Shropshire, England. the couple farms 230 hectares in partnership with Tim's parents. The farm is fully organic, comprising of 140 dairy cows plus followers and Aberdeen Angus cross cattle for finishing. According to the couple, they are looking for ways to improve skills and training for the team.

The article reports that a Devon, England farm has been accredited for public and school visits under a national scheme to increase children's access to farmland. Ian and Lyndsay Shears of Highfield Farm Topsham, have been awarded a certificate under the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme, which seeks to provide safe, educational places for countryside teaching. It means that schools can use the 48-hectare mixed organic farm as a countryside classroom.

The article reports on the insistence of the Soil Association that conventional farming has a far worse impact on global warming discussed at a Labour Party conference in Manchester, England. Association spokesman Michael Green suggested that organic farming should take a much higher priority in climate change policies.

The article focuses on the decision of a livestock farmer in Northumberland, England to put the entire farm into organic conversion. The decision resulted in half yearly payments from Rural Payments Agency, no fertiliser or chemical bills and few salesmen to supply with coffee. The late spring has delayed many areas of production on the farm. Grass is disappearing at an alarming speed in July.

The author chronicles his organic cattle farming experience in Shropshire, England. he brown colour of our grazing night paddocks has been testament to more than 4 inches of rain in May. On the silage front he and his team are waiting for 50% of the red clover to flower before cutting. On the final tally they have calved three more Aberdeen Angus bulls than heifers and eight more Friesian heifers than bulls, which is certainly the best way round.

The article profiles farm manager Nick Williams. According to him, farming is really what he wanted to do. He opted to go to college and study straight-agriculture degree before working on a farm. He spent three years on an organic estate in Gloucestershire, England as assistant herdsman after graduating college.

The article focuses on the organic farming being employed by Stephen Colwill at his New House Farm in Cornwall, England. To provide some cover over the winter, he occasionally use stubble turnips before the peas. Natural pasture is being preferred by his livestock. He mentions that organic silage has improved the quality of his grass. INSET: LOWER NITROGEN INPUTS THE ORGANIC WAY.

The article discusses the author's experience on organic farming conversion in Devon, England. He and his family decided to sell of their calves to decrease stocking rates. The author bought few January-calving cows after deciding not to shut down completely. The completion of the animal parlor is expected as of January 20, 2006.

Focuses on the results of the Organic Crops Demonstration wheat trials project in England. Growth characteristics and adaptability of organic varieties; Average net margins and crop yields; Positive effect of the organic compound feed regulations.

Focuses on the difficulties encountered by farmer Bill Acworth in small-scale organic farming of conventional combinable crops in Berkshire, England. Concerns raised by Acworth over eelworm build up; Physical implications of organic farming; Role of the sheep flock in organic farming; Significance of the horse-riding school run by his wife Sue to the farm profit.

Presents information on organic potato production discussed during the Soil Association's annual conference in Newcastle, England in 2005. Level of copper fungicide that can be used; Alternatives to copper fungicides; Difference between converted soils and soils with history of composted manure; Identification of Scottish and Hungarian potato varieties with enhanced blight resistance.

Focuses on the organic vegetable box marketing strategy of organic farmer Andrew Dennis of Lincolnshire, England. Background on the scheme; Organic products offered by the farmer.

Reports on the box scheme implemented by organic farmer Alan Schofield for his Growing With Nature business in Lancashire, England. Expansion of the business; Reason behind the success of the business; List of vegetables offered by Schofield.

Reports on the opening of the Kindersley Centre at the Sheepdrove Organic Farm in Berkshire, England, which was attended by Prince Charles of Wales. Owners of the farm and conference center.

Forecasts an increase in sales of organic produce of Riverford Organic Vegetables based in Devon, England in 2004.

Focuses on an evidence that organic sugar beet is vulnerable to weed pressure at Duchy College's stockless organic farm Coswinsawsin near Camborne, Cornwall, England. Organic beet in 2001 and 2002, according to Steve Roderick of the college's Organic Studies Centre; Views of British Sugar on the situation.

Focuses on the organic seed production business of John Smales of Thornton Farm in Northumberland, England. Success of Smales on his first attempt at organic seed; Quality standards of Smales on organic seed production; Reason behind his decision to enter his farm into the organic conversion scheme.

Announces that the fair trade scheme run jointly by the FairTrade Foundation and the Soil Association will be launched on January 3, 2003 at the association's annual conference in Gloucestershire, England. Concerns surrounding the FairTrade scheme; Comments from Patrick Holden, Soil Association director; Theme of the annual conference.

Reports on the approval given to Brecon Market in England, to hold regular sales for organic store and breeding stock, in August 2002. Schedule of the organic sales; Comment given by auctioneer Chris Jones on the all-organic sale in June 2002.

Discusses the impact of plans to boost organic food production in England on farmers in Wales and Scotland. Amount of organic stewardship payments given to English organic farmers; Issues surrounding the lack of available stewardship payments to Welsh and Scottish farmers.

Reports on the potato blight control issue that was discussed by visitors at the Duchy College's Coswinsawsin organic arable unit in Cornwall, England in July 2002. Some varieties with blight resistance; Range of alternative sprays that shown promise to control blight in organic potatoes.

Reveals that the expansion of red meat sales through farmers' markets will be severely limited according to a Devon Red Meat Strategy report in England. Number of farmers' markets in Devon that have shown an adequate supply of red meat; Percentage of the county's farming which Devon County Council plans to convert to organic; Financier of the report.

Focuses on the use of non-organic feeds by organic sheep producers in England. Restriction on non-organic feed intake; Supplement administered to ewes; Weight gain of lambs.

Focuses on the priorities of Matson Ground Farm in Windermere, England on its organic conversion. Impact of routine worming at the farm; Predictions on prices without a local buyer of organic lamb.

Highlights the organic debate in the Oxford Conference in England in 2002. Percentage of agricultural land that should be certified as organic by 2010; Views on organic farming; Result of the Oxford Union debate.