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News updates from the field of agriculture: keep abreast of upcoming events, debates dominating the sector and the latest gossip and rumours about topics that could affect you or your company.
Boost to economy spuds as shoppers seek value
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131308/boost-to-economy-spuds-as-shoppers-seek-value.html
In the year to 25 December 2011, retail potato sales grew overall but some varieties suffered compared to last year.
VIDEO: Frustration at Schmallenberg delays
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131307/video-frustration-at-schmallenberg-delays.html
Further suspected cases of the Schmallenberg virus are being reported amid growing frustration among livestock producers at the time it is taking to get outbreaks confirmed.
VIDEO: Perth Bull Sales 2012: Aberdeen Angus
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131313/video-perth-bull-sales-2012-aberdeen-angus.html
The top title of overall male champion Aberdeen Angus has been awarded to Eastfield Jacobite from Messr T H Brewis, Lempitlaw Farm, Kelso.
Welsh Government accepts red tape cuts
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131310/welsh-government-accepts-red-tape-cuts.html
All 74 recommendations made by a committee charged with reviewing farming red tape in Wales have been accepted by the Welsh Government.
Welsh farmers warned over 'endemic' fluke
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131305/welsh-farmers-warned-over-endemic-fluke.html
Sheep liver condemnations at a leading Welsh abattoir due to fluke are nearly three times that of its English counterpart.
So you want to... buy a bull
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131304/so-you-want-to.-buy-a-bull.html
As the spring bull buying season kicks off, Jeremy Hunt takes a look at some of the decision factors when buying a bull.
Time away is time to reflect and plan
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131303/time-away-is-time-to-reflect-and-plan.html
After spending Christmas and New Year away from Fearn Farm, it's all go again for the Scott family. Suzie Horne reports
CPRE claims 55% of England faces planning threat
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131309/cpre-claims-55-of-england-faces-planning-threat.html
Campaigners are claiming that over half of England will be at an increased risk of development if the government’s proposals to reform the planning system go ahead
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