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The article offers information about the organic crop market in Great Britain. It cites the shortage of home-grown organic cereals and proteins which impedes the development of organic livestock production in the country. Arable units could earn 60% of their conventional wheat yield under an organic farming scheme. It emphasizes the need for organic arable growers to learn fertility building and weed control.

The article offers advice on producing organic livestock in Great Britain. The market for organic meat has increased in the country and prices are becoming strong. The limiting factors for organic meat include the availability of organic grain and other feeds. The rules and regulations affecting the market of organic meat are also presented.

The article presents information on the implications of converting to organic milk production. British organic liquid milk sales are booming and are forecast by the Soil Association to grow 25% a year for the foreseeable future. Supplies are short and some processors are importing organic milk to keep up. The biggest challenge in going organic is to alter mindset so that one is thinking like an organic farmer rather than a conventional producer.

Presents news briefs on the agricultural industry in Great Britain as of February 25, 2005. Demonstration conducted by crop campaigners to demand effective protection for conventional and organic farming in Cardiff, Wales; Doubt on the validity of the slaughter policies adopted during the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak; Introduction of a cattle cull that targets bovine spongiform encephalopathy cohorts born on or after August 1, 1996.

The article focuses on the efforts of the Send a Cow charity to give farmers everything they need to build sustainable, organic businesses that last. The approach of the charity is being adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda to help impoverished family over the next decade. The periodical "Farmers Weekly" has collaborated with Send a Cow in Africa and Farmily Help in Great Britain to launch its Farmer to Farmer Christmas campaign.

For a farming business that depends on customer contact, social media has become an indispensable tool for Susie MacMillan, who runs the Mac's Farm organic egg enterprise in Sussex. Winner of last year's Farmers Weekly Awards Poultry Farmer of the Year, Ms MacMillan has learned through experience how to get the most from social media - and how to make it pay for her business. [Extracted from the article]

Simple grazing licences, short term tenancies, share farming or other joint ventures can all provide solutions to address the lack of livestock skills on arable farms. There are many livestock farmers, especially younger farmers, who are crying out for access to additional land. [Extracted from the article]

After years of struggling to make his conventional arable rotation pay, a tenant farmer has begun trialling a system that rewards him for environmental gains rather than bumper yields. John Hawkins runs 239ha of marginal land at Bagber Farm, Blandford Forum, and has abandoned his min-till regime, replacing it with a low-input rotation that builds natural fertility and reduces his reliance on artificial fertilisers. Until 2018, we were operating a min-till, medium-input rotation consisting of oilseed rape, feed wheat, two spring barley crops and a small area of beans to meet ecological focus area (EFA) requirements. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers news briefs concerning the farming industry in Great Britain. Farmers for Action chairman David Handley intends to make sure that National Farmers Union president Peter Kendall delivers on his promises. Symptoms of the avian flu include dullness and diarrhoea. Organic producers secured an assurance from the government that their flocks will be unaffected by compulsory housing order during an avian flu outbreak.

Presents news briefs on the farming industry in Great Britain as of January 2006. Penalty imposed by Cirencester magistrates on a farmer and his wife for admitting causing unnecessary suffering to cattle in England; Limitation on the use of genetically modified seeds in production by organic growers; Status of a plan to conduct a survey of bovine tuberculosis in found-dead badgers in Wales.

After 10 years of successful cover cropping, Kent grower Guy Eckley has added catch crops to his rotation with the aim of accelerating the benefits to his soil health. Oilseed rape crops are sown with a companion crop mix of buckwheat, berseem clover and vetch, sown at 9kg/ha to create a diverse soil environment that enhances plant health and reduces flea beetle risk. [Extracted from the article]

Organic grower Tim Sellers' rotation of primitive and ancient grains has allowed him to weather market volatility by supplying the growing artisan bread and granola market. Mr Sellers' first foray into this market was in 2006, when he set up the Side Oven Bakery on the farm to sell artisan bread, which is also when he switched from growing ordinary wheat to spelt. High-value crops such as einkorn and spelt are only options for Mr Sellers because he no longer seeks to supply to millers for supermarkets. [Extracted from the article]

It was great honour to see my new book, Sweet Home Hinton Ampner - the tenant farmer's diary from 2015, featured in the Farmers Weekly Christmas gift guide last week, tucked neatly between the FW desk diary and the Tractor Ted onesie. 40 units N on OSR"), the best-selling diaries of brave and hardy souls farming organic rare breeds on a mountainside (good luck to them, but not my thing), and the celebrity diaries which clutter up the bestseller lists, but whose sole purpose is to knock conventional agriculture. Not just the usual anti-farming eco stuff, but huge whopping falsehoods that anyone who actually knows about farming would have corrected. [Extracted from the article]

Faced with a bad blackgrass problem, Worcestershire grower Adrian Steele made the bold move of going organic to successfully reduce his weed problem and improve soil health. Chapel Farm, near Pershore, was in an impossible blackgrass situation, after his father, Richard Steele, grew continuous wheat during the 1970s, achieving yields in excess of 10t/ha. "Bringing livestock back on farm was simple as the existing Victorian farm buildings and soil type were suited to mixed farming", says Mr Steele. [Extracted from the article]

Switch to organic farming "would increase greenhouse gas" A wholesale switch to organic farming would result in a net increase in greenhouse gas emissions - unless consumers radically changed their diets, a study has found. The research concluded that net greenhouse emissions under a fully organic farming production method could increase by 21% over conventional farming baselines. [Extracted from the article]

Shropshire organic grower Mark Lea was concerned that docks might become a nuisance weed on his farm and, as he could not reach for a chemical can, he turned to sheep as a solution. Weeds are Mr Lea's biggest headache, well ahead of diseases and pests, and so getting docks under control is key to growing lucrative organic wheat, oat and pea crops. Minimum cultivations have been tried, but the grass ley would have to broken up much earlier to give time to destroy the ley and form a wheat seed-bed, and the farm would miss out on two or three months of valuable autumn grazing. [Extracted from the article]

Drilling dates have varied by five weeks and costs are being kept low as our Oilseed Rape Masters get this season's crops up and away. Mr Klenk was pleased with the farm's average oilseed rape yield of 4.1t/ha at harvest and is now looking to build on the progress that has been made by widening the rotation and improving soil health. In a year that many found very challenging for oilseed rape, results from his 2019 harvest show that a good proportion of the rapeseed grown on the Romney Marsh farm yielded just over 5t/ha. [Extracted from the article]

Drilling dates have varied by five weeks and costs are being kept low as our Oilseed Rape Masters get this season's crops up and away. Mr Klenk was pleased with the farm's average oilseed rape yield of 4.1t/ha at harvest and is now looking to build on the progress that has been made by widening the rotation and improving soil health. In a year that many found very challenging for oilseed rape, results from his 2019 harvest show that a good proportion of the rapeseed grown on the Romney Marsh farm yielded just over 5t/ha. [Extracted from the article]

"I get up now at the time I used to go to bed", laughs Nick Millard. The herd manager is reflecting on his time as a drummer, forming a band with two friends while still at school and later playing with a host of others, including the renowned indie-rock group The Kooks. [Extracted from the article]

"I get up now at the time I used to go to bed", laughs Nick Millard. The herd manager is reflecting on his time as a drummer, forming a band with two friends while still at school and later playing with a host of others, including the renowned indie-rock group The Kooks. [Extracted from the article]

Richard Thompson is using the latest varieties and technology to produce top-performing wheat, barley oilseed rape and potato crops on one of the oldest organic farms in Yorkshire. Otherwise, the farm's cold storage facility is used for sprouting control, while growing the crop in a six- to seven-year rotation means there are no potato cyst nematode issues. Oilseed rape is established by strip-till, so that it grows among either a clover or a cover crop, making it difficult for cabbage stem flea beetles to find the young rape plants. [Extracted from the article]

It's too early to tell how our organic harvest is going to pan out, as at the end of July, we have only done two days of harvesting in winter spelt and winter oats. Grasses and annual broad-leaved weeds usually see the disc and are shallowly cultivated, but any perennials or weeds with a taproot get the tine at a deeper depth. [Extracted from the article]

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of the periodical "Farmers Weekly." Outlook for the Common Agricultural Policy in Great Britain; "Organic Welfare Doubts," which focused on the assurance schemes of the Farm Animal Welfare Council; Speculations on the extent of operator input into a British built tractor due to the emergence of its design faults.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Second-hand Can Make Good Sense," which focused on second-hand trade of farming equipment; Regulations of the previous Potato Marketing Board in Great Britain; Comment on organic farming.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues of the periodical "Farmers Weekly." "Talking Point," which focused on a ban on hunting; "Safety Matters," which stressed the importance of safety in the farming community; "Organic Beats Conventional," which discussed the organic and conventional agriculture and biological diversity.

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.

The Farmers Weekly theatre at this year's Cereals event in Lincolnshire showcased three farmers and an agronomist from around the world who are pushing the boundaries of crop production. It is possible to establish a pulse crop and establish a cereal crop before harvest. Mr Jones says the technology is not about making seed and fertiliser savings, but pushing the crop based on yield potential of the soil. [Extracted from the article]

An alternative weed control technique that uses high-voltage electricity applied through purpose-built stainless steel applicators to kill weeds right down to the roots is coming to the UK later this year. "Just as you would with chemical weed control, it is possible to make use of a combination of control methods. [Extracted from the article]

Organic oilseed rape is the most profitable crop on Bent Jensen's Danish farm, as it fetches three times the prices of rapeseed treated with sprays and fertiliser, while his yields are virtually identical. In his organic system, heavily dependent on grass and clover seed crops, his long-term average oilseed rape yield is 3.5t/ha, which compares favourably with those using agrochemicals and bagged fertiliser. The biggest problems Mr Jensen has seen with switching over to farming oilseed rape organically are weed control and fertiliser, but mechanical weeding and plenty of pig slurry have help smooth the changeover. [Extracted from the article]

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

The article reports that land used for organic farming in Great Britain has declined for the ninth year in the past 10, as acreage with a low production value has ceased to be used for agriculture. The latest statistics for 2018 show that Great Britain has a total area of 474 hectare farmed organically, a decrease of 8.4% on the previous year.

The article reports that deferred mob grazing system and maternal native cows have helped slash costs and left a cash-only net profit of considerable amount a cow on one Worcestershire, England organic farm. It ,mentions that Rob Havard and his father David, who are farmers at Phepson Farm, near Droitwich, Worcestershire in England have cut fixed costs and inputs by building organic matter in their heavy clay soils.

The article reports on the increase of organic food sales in Great Britain and the amount of land used in organic farming in European Union countries.

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

The article focuses on organic farm which is declining fuel costs and making savings on cereal seed in machinery loan scheme. Topics discussed include event venue Goodwood Estate which is using steering systems and fuel efficient tractors for drilling to have organic seed, views of farm manager Tim Hassell on ploughing with tractors, and spring barley variety Propino.

The article offers information on challenges posed by the consumer's interest towards alternative protein sources on the meat and dairy industry along with its associated causative factors. The topics addressed include details on environmental impacts of the industries and information on the risk negative publicity which may put people off consuming meat and milk.

The article discusses no-deal Brexit is expected to wipe out organic farming in Great Britain. It mentions that no-deal advice papers relating to agriculture include documents on farm payments, rural development and developing genetically modified organisms. It presents views of NFU president Minette Batters on farm businesses and food supply chain in Great Britain.

The article offers the information on the Intensive farming that is less damaging than organic farming. The article mentions about the Intensive, high-yielding farming may be the best way to meet rising demand for food while conserving biodiversity; and Organic farming has long been considered more environmentally friendly than intensive, conventional farming.

The article discusses the issue of organic crop farming and the role of soil improvement in managing drought in South Africa.

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 informs that the amount of land in organic farming production in Great Britain has increased as of May 2018 according to the Great Britain's Dept. for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Topics discussed include organic sector dominated by livestock and mixed farms; an increase in organic sheep production; and views of Roger Kerr of Organic Farmers and Growers, on an increase in demand for organic food.

The article presents information on James Alexander, farmer in Great Britain who is planning to increase yields by cutting his diesel bill by switching to direct drilling across his organic cropping. Topics discussed include having a combination of cover crops, mechanical weeders and high seed rates; focusing on weed control; and using red clover and rye grass for blackgrass control.

The article discusses farm leaders in Great Britain have agreed a list of principles they want government to put at centre of post-Brexit agriculture policy. It mentions need for Great Britain's government to take every step to retain and protect single market access for food, agricultural commodities, live animals and plant and plant products throughout Great Britain. It also mentions need for politicians to maintain common frameworks across biotechnology, organic farming and animal health.

The article discusses oats as a top cereal crop for Cotswolds organic estate. It mentions that Daylesford farm is focused largely on producing milk and meat, but oats and triticale are very useful break crops for old grassland on the estate's land. It mentions views of senior farms manager Richard Smith, on the same.