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Buoyant outlook for farmers everywhere...
By Philip Clarke

Everyone knows that farming has a bright future.

Well, those who have been to any recent farming conferences will have gleaned that, with world population expanding, diets changing and resources depleting, prospects for commodity markets over the next thirty years are positively glowing.

And it seems that the poultry sector is no exception. In fact, it probably has even more cause for celebration. Click here for more

One minute silence held during Young Farmers AGM

A one-minute silence was held during the Young Farmers AGM in the UK as a mark of respect to those members of the farming community who have lost their lives in accidents at work.

The tribute is part of the NFYFC's efforts to help reduce the number of deaths and accidents in the agricultural industry as part of the HSE's Make the Promise campaign, which is being championed by NFYFC vice chairman James Chapman who lost his arm in a farming-related accident.

James is calling on all 25,000 YFC members to support the campaign. Click here for more

If you were in any doubt as to the value of proper operator training, then ponder on the picture above. Sent in by Gordon Rubidge from Mozambique, this sorry scene shows what can happen when a novice driver is let loose on a tractor/trailer combination for the first time with only limited instruction. So, how do you think the tractor driver reported the incident back to his boss?

Benefits of organic farming 'over-exaggerated', says report
Caroline Stocks

Claims organic farming is much better for the environment than conventional farming are exaggerated, according to scientists.

Researchers at the University of Leeds say organic farming has limited benefits and intensive production is needed if agriculture going to meet future food demands. Click here for more

Tracks spread the load on soils
GRAHAM FULLER

WE'VE all witnessed the emergence of tracks as an alternative to tyres on some of the biggest broadacre tractors, a move increasingly being replicated across a wide range of farm machinery.

While track-style technology is spreading, offering potential buyers a new slant on their purchasing options. Click here for more