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* A decade ago intensive agriculture came under fire for the damage it was causing to the country's natural environment. Swathes of the English countryside had become devoid of hedgerows, [...]

Property Week's annual survey of the UK's top property services companies clearly shows the impact of the red hot investment market. As the good times continue to roll, respondents have [...]

WHEN TOM DAVIS AND HOWARD GEORGE LEFT GVA Grimley in Manchester to set up their own north-west industrial agency DGI Davis George, the path was not well trodden. 'Previous thinking [...]

A revolutionary multi-tier system is helping one Nottinghamshire free-range egg producer improve bird welfare, while making production simpler and potentially cheaper. Patrick Lynn has become the first farmer in England [...]

In the final article of our series, Crops, in association with BASF, shows why the biggest job on earth is in farmers' hands. This month, Caroline Stocks examines how innovation [...]

In the fourth of our series, Crops, in association with BASFi shows why the biggest job on earth is in farmers' hands. Caroline Stocks examines how food production on the [...]

Since the mid-1990s, UK wheat yields have remained stubbornly flat, but in the face of feeding an ever increasing number of people, delivering more from crops is more important than [...]

* We've all heard the numbers: By 2050, food production will need to increase by 70% in order to feed a world which will have an additional three billion people [...]

Think cheese snacks are the preserve of kids' lunchboxes? Think again. Cheese snacking has acquired a grownup flavour of late, tempting adults with bold new variants and innovative formats. Although [...]

Lincolnshire fanning family LJ Fairbum and Son has decided to go back to its roots by dealing directly with retailers in a bid to get a better price for its [...]

It's no secret that provenance is big news in food, and dairy is no exception. As consumers become more interested in where their food comes from, regional dairy companies are [...]

They were supposed to make things simpler and fairer for farmers across the European Union's 27 member states. But plans unveiled by the European Commission to reform the Common Agricultural [...]

The Indian economy is moving back into the fast lane, with agriculture playing a leading role. A new financial review presented by the government in mid-December anticipated economic growth of [...]

Increased stress on modern broilers could be putting the eating quality of poultrymeat in jeopardy. As such, the industry needs to pay more attention to the effects of nutrition and [...]

Taking swabs, as well as regular blood samples, and maintaining accurate records can help egg producers spot diseases sooner and so prevent them from further spread. Identifying illnesses and understanding [...]

ASDA IS BRINGING A NEW MEANING TO convenience shopping for residents in London's Docklands. The supermarket is set to unveil plans to build a 16-storey residential development above its store [...]

Free-range producers must tighten their biosecurity and Defra needs to react faster if the UK's outdoor flock is to avoid the threat of avian influenza, according to the new chairman [...]

* The poultry industry has been challenged to help showcase what is best about working in the sector in a bid to recruit more young people and avoid an impending [...]

Britain's poultry industry needs to carry out a critical assessment of its management practices or face tough legislation from Europe over the use of antibiotics. Poultry vet Keith Warner of [...]

* The UK poultry industry needs to do more to strip costs from the entire supply chain if it is to take advantage of the predicted leap in consumption of [...]

Encouraging higher feed intake to increase egg mass is more effective than introducing energy-rich iced to raise flock productivity, according to a leading nutritionist. Steve Pritchard of Premier Nutrition said [...]

* Consumers should find it easier to buy British poultrymeat in future after Members of the European Parliament agreed to extend country of origin labelling rules. Following a vote at [...]

OFFICES Lettings at Exchange Tower and Thames Quay have prompted Jonathan Saxon, partner at Knight Frank, to predict that rents outside Canary Wharf will increase in the coming months. Software [...]

NEWPORT'S SKYLINE WAS TRANSFORMED THIS month as a 5m £ footbridge was erected over the River Usk. At 229 ft high, the imposing 850 tonne bridge is a new landmark [...]

WITH WEST 12 SHOPPING CENTRE IN SHEPHERD'S Bush lying in the shadow of the rising White City development, due to open in 2008, its owner could be concerned about the [...]

The article features the Young Farmer of the Year finalists of "Farmers Weekly" in England in 2011. It includes Scott Bagwell of Field Barn Farm in Dorset, who started a 1.2 million British pound investment plan in 2007 and built a slurry tower to comply with Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) restrictions. It also mentions James Down of Park Farm in Somerset, who is always searching for inventive ways to overcome problems on his farm. The farm of Andrew Gage in Suffolk is also discussed.

The article discusses the findings of a survey by "Building" on the behavior of British companies when it comes to spending on sustainability. When these companies were asked what sustainability meant, the top answer was recycling followed by environment and future-proof. The survey also found that sustainability spending is increasing citing Asda and Manchester council as examples which allocated £26 million and £280 million on sustainability spending, respectively. It was also reported that the 50 construction clients have spent £27 billion in 2005 and will commission £12.1 billion of work across 9,000 schemes.

The article discusses the importance of getting the right start to a calf's life through proper management of colostrum. It highlights the vitality of the practice in securing an animal's long-term health and productivity. According to DairyCo extension officer Karen Lancaster, increased infections, susceptibility to pneumonia and problems in lactation can be overcome through planning and herd management. She also cites the importance of the continuance of feeding colostrum.

The article looks at the plight and condition of farmers in Great Britain 25 years after the Chernobyl nuclear power disaster in Ukraine on April 26, 1986. Details of the explosion at reactor four of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant which released radioactivity into the air over Europe are provided. The impact of the disaster on almost 10,000 farmers in Great Britain is discussed. The radiocaesium from the incident still remains in the soils of 338 farms in England and Wales.

The article provides an outlook for agriculture in 2084. Great Britain Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary Hilary Benn believes agriculture will play a central role in resolving global challenges in the future. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) predicts volatility will continue to affect the sector. Soil Association director Patrick Holden forecasts the emergence of mixed organic farming as the norm in agriculture.

An interview with veterinarian Emily Sycamore of Scarsdale Vets on preventing infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) in the beef herd, is presented. Topics covered include symptoms of the viral disease, impact of IBR on cattle, how IBR is activated and transmitted and steps that beef farmers can take to prevent IBR in their herd.

The article informs that a family of teenager Harry Christian-Allan who died after faulty brakes on the trailer which he was towing caused him to crash have launched a safety campaign urging farmers to service trailers regularly. It mentions about fine imposed on GW Topham & Son, employer of Harry, for breaching health and safety rules which led to his death. It also mentions that the family is also launching a nationwide campaign to get farmers and tractor drivers to perform daily checks.

The article reports that a precision farming tool is being developed by scientists at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), which will use video imaging connected to a water trough to track the growth of beef cattle and predict the carcass characteristics of live animals.

The article focuses on the Syrian farmer Sobhee Rasheed and highlights his achievements on his farm with plants such as wheat and vegetables. It states that Rasheed has invested in infrastructure and technology to promote agricultural innovation. It also cites the impact of the lack of access to fertiliser and water to the growth of the plants in his farm.

The article reports on the impact of Syria's civil war on Syrian farmers and agriculture industry. Topics discussed include views of Syrian farmer Sobhee Rasheed on the experience of growing wheat and vegetables in Damascus, Syria; increase in cost of agricultural equipment and decline in farm income; and confidence of farmers on strong future of agriculture in Syria with support.

The article discusses the inability of the genetically modified crop technology in aiding the production of food in Great Britain according to Rothamsted Research's chief executive officer (CEO) Achim Dobermann. Topics include the importance of crop yielding methods in Great Britain, the condition of crop production post Brexit, and the efforts for producing crop technologies that would benefit crop producers.

The article discusses a report by French Institute of National Research which revealed that dairy exports to developing countries have doubled from 2000 to 2015. Topics discussed include another report from market research firm Ernst & Young on Germany's dairy industry, views of John Allen, of the company Kite Consulting, on milk price, and views of Nick Holt Martyn, of the Dairy Group, on growth of Great Britain's dairy industry.

The article offers information on several potential pitfalls for farmers in 2015 for Common Agricultural Policy which the agricultural policy of European Union. Topics discussed include views of George Dunn, chief executive at Tenant Farmers Association, on tenancy agreement with landlord, views of Charlotte Rogerson, chartered surveyor at law firm Berry's Solicitors, on dairy farmers with permanent pasture, and views of Julie Robinson of Roythomes solicitors on three-crop rule.

The article informs that Brussels, Belgium, is planning to approve a rural development programme for Great Britain enabling Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to introduce schemes for farmers, along with views of Defra Deputy Director Andrew Robinson.

The article details how dairy farmer Gavin Fowler benefited from the installation of wind turbines. Fowler farms 300 cows on his farm in Branton, England. He has installed two 11-kilowatt (kW) wind turbines in 2010 to reduce energy costs. Each turbine produces an average of 35,000kW, providing half of the energy needed to run the farm's parlour. Fowler expects the return on investment to be just five years.

The article reports on the business opportunities for livestock farmers in the food service industry, particularly in Great Britain. According to English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) food service project manager Hugh Judd, establishing relationships with customers who are ideal to the farmers' production systems are profitable. The strands of the food service sector are presented, namely, the cost sector like schools and hospitals, and profit sector such as hotels and pubs.

The article reports on the National Farmers Union's (NFU) call for tougher rules on regulating scrap metal dealer so as to stop metal thefts on farms in Great Britain. NFU President Peter Kendall stresses the need for a crackdown on metal crime and raises the problem about the negative effects of copper cabling and loss of broadband access in rural farms. Lord Faulkner urges the strengthening of registration of scrap metal dealers and discouragement of illegal fly-tipping on farmland.

The article reports on the Cropworld conference held in London, England on October 31, 2011 where British farm minister Jim Paice announced the delay of plans to overhaul the way farmers receive their single farm payment until 2015. According to Paice, changes to the Common Agricultural Policy would not be agreed by the end of 2013. He says that he does not see any agreement happening in 2013 and cites the need to be looking at how reform will fit with 2015.

The article discusses the efforts of British police officers to put an end to farm kit crimes on the shores of Great Britain in 2011. It says that thefts of tractors and farm machinery in Great Britain has increased as the trend for shipping stolen agricultural kit abroad improved. It mentions that the police are having a hard time tracking lost machinery since they do not have ideas where to find their serial numbers.

The article comments on the deadline for the approval of reforms to be implemented by the European Commission regarding the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Great Britain. It says that these reforms will modify the way farmers get their single farm payment. According to the author, the approval could be delayed if ever European officials do some tactics in the form of domestic elections in France and Germany.

The article provides an overview of the state of farming industry around the world. Challenges that farmers are experiencing in Great Britain include retailer power, supply and demand, and red tape. The farming sector in India is focusing on animal genetics, particularly the popularity of emu birds. Information on mushroom production in Pennsylvania and sheep rearing in Canada is also provided.

The article reports that British government has warned the negative impact of reforming the Common Agricultural Policy to be introduced by the European Commission on October 12, 2011 on farmers in the country.