Clithero ' Chtheroe 22324 (Editorial), 22323 fAdvertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) 12 Clithernc Advertiser and Times, April 1st, 19S2 HIRE AND


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Sinister side to latest farm income figures


NORTH-WEST far­ mers are- not rubbing their hands with glee. . Although the latest of­ ficial statistics show that farming income in money term s in-- creased for the first time for five years the stark fact is that in real terms it is only half the level of a decade ago. Perhaps more sinister


for the overall well being of the agricultural indus­ try — second only in im­ portance as a primary in­ dustry to oil extraction and exploration — the G o v e rnm e n t’s 1982 Annual Review of Ag­ riculture revealed a bleak outlook. On pap e r , farming


Economist and Policy Ad­ viser: “The combination of


high levels of borrowing, historically low levels of investment, and continued depression of income pre­ sents a grave threat to the future development and prosperity of agricul­ ture. If the industry is to realise its full potential, the situation has to be reversed. “Real farming income must be increased signific­


antly if farmers are to have the means and the


determined that.the EEC 1 farm prices are fixed : at the right level and that. these should not.be depre­ ssed by any .fiddling about' with ' “green” : exchange rates. •'


incentive to raise invest­ ment.” That is why the,NFU is


into the.data surrounding the publication of the G o v ernm en t’s White Paper on .the state of- British farming is reve­ aling. •


Digging more deeply . • -


by. farmers for their inputs — the raw mate­ r ia ls and equipment needed for production —- have risen 28 per cent more, than the prices re-, ceived; for agricultural products.’’ And this ex­ cludes gross rents (up 90. per-cent more than .farm, gate • prices); hired unit labour-costs (up 50 per cent) and investment goods (up 58 per cent).


Since 1975, prices paid Productivity alone,' de­


Sheep breeders face a new challenge


income is forecast to have risen 14 per cent in 1981 — but after allowing for inflation this represents only a very slight rise in rea l terms from the lowest level in post-war years. The White Paper de­


monstrates the effect of financial pressures on the farming industry. The de-' cline in real income trig­ gered off two critical fea­ tures.


btedness has more than doubled in the last three y e a r s to a ro u n d £4,000m.; and


1. The industry’s inde­


dramatic downturn in in­ vestment to the lowest level for 20 years.


2. There has been a


the National Farmers’ Union say the overall pic-’ ture of individual com­ modities is of “depressed earnings and static or fal­ ling production.” Apart from some help


Top economic experts of


for the sheep sector through the introduction of an EEC regime the only advance has been for potatoes and beef where prices firmed due to fal- ing output. In most other sectors


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SHEEP farmers are’ taking more interest in the type and quali­ ty of lamb they pro­ duce for the meat market. This, is large­ ly due to the recent introduction of the EEC price support system .which penal­ ises over fat and over heavy^ lambs, high­ lighting the need to produce leaner car­ cases. The system recognises


the fact that the consumer is demanding leaner meat. This is particularly relev­ ant to the sheep industry as there has been a reduc­ tion of lamb .consumption over recent years. Failure to reduce levels of fatness is a major factor, but this is due. to a number of problems:—


increases in producer prices have been inadequ­ ate to offset the effect of cost inflation. So what of the future? According to Mr David Evans, the NFU’s Chief


1. Britain has a large num b e r of sheep breeds and crosses kept under widely dif­ ferent conditions. Far­ mers have rightly bred sheep to suit farm con­ ditions according to factors such as rainfall, soil type,- terrain and vegetation. Carcase quality in relation to fat content has natural­ ly been a secondary Consideration.


2. Most farmers do not meet, the full strength


b u ---------- --— Hugh Edwards,


Agricultural Advisorg Officer,


Accrington


-They could argue that there is little financial incentive from the trade to produce leaner carcases. Generally speaking the heavier the lamb the higher the return, provided that it is not rejected by the meat grader for price support.


of consumer demand as they ‘normally deal with meat wholesalers.


3.Meat traders are faced with the supply of a wide variety of lambs to meet a wide range of- demand in te rm s of c a rc a s e weight and finish. This is being done alongside continuing debate on how much fat is re­ quired for good eating quality and to preserve carcase appearance be­ tween abattoir and retail preparation.


Commission has defined the market requirement through a sheep carcase classification scheme. It can be used to describe carcases in terms of muscle development (con­ formation) and degree of fatness. Lambs judged to be in


The Meat and Livestock


a difference of 11 per cent in the proportion of total separable fat, on eligible carcases.


therefore, being encour­ aged to produce good shaped carcases with a minimum of fat content. The classification scheme gives clear information on types of carcases they are producing and those de­ manded by the trade. Unless a farmer deals


Sheep farmers are,


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•ment of fat cover by handling live lambs can then be checked .to see how accurate the selection for market has been. Farmers are therefore


directly with a wholesaler a visit to the abbatoir is necessary to obtain the in­ formation. The assess-


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encouraged to see if they can modify' their system of fat lambs production to meet consumer demand. Feeding and breeding


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' than others but there is variety within breeds and type of ewe should also be considered.


■ maturity and " type of lamb. It may be useful to group lambs of the same type for.different feeding. This would improve feed economy as well as help­ ing to -avoid over fat lambs. '


la rg e ly d ep en d s on economics but regard should. be given to breed


- ;


the highest fat class or to have poor conformation are not eligible for price support. Even so there is


• The carcase classification scheme and ensuing dis­ cussion must be a step in the right direction.


trade are facing a new challenge for the future.


Sheep farmers and the


A must for all sheep farmers


THE Agricultural De­ velopment and Advisory ■ Service, in conjunction with the Northern Area branch .of the National Sheep Association will be holding an open day at Denton Park, Ilkley on May 20th. • Mrs Peggy Fenner,


Parliamentary Sectetary at the Ministry of Agricul­ ture, is to open the de­ monstration, which is" ex­ pected to attract over 2.500 farmers and sheep- k e e p e r s th ro u g h o u t


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NEW FORD 6 6 1 0 TRACTORS


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v Milking Parlours, Cow Cubicles, Feed Barriers,.


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Progressive farmers are discovering thejnany advantages of conserving forage as silage in


preference to hay: — • Minimal capital expenditure ' '


• Suitable for sharing or contractor use • ' Can cope with sloping conditions • Field exposure time reduced


More intensive system of grassland management


by permission of the N. G. Bailey Organisation, of Denton Hall, Ilkley. Denton • Park is an


Northern England. ,. The event is being held


upland farm of around. 2.500 acres and carries a flock of 1,200 hill ,ewes,~ some bred pure and others crossed with'Blue­ faced Leicester rams. The


farm also has 350 'beef cattle and 220 Friesian dairy cows.


active policy of land recla­ mation and improvement has been carried out. Much of this will be de-


During recent years an . .


monstrated at the open day, which includes a farm tour. >A large number of


trade stands' dealing with all aspects of sheep. hus­ bandry and management will be included, with ex­ hibits by commercial firms, educational organ­ isations and ADAS. Both hill and lowland


sheep breeds found in Bri­ tain will be displayed by their appropriate breed societies and the open day is regarded as a must for all sheep farmers. ’ In addition, there will'


be a great deal to-interest those who ;are not con­ nected with sheep farming but have the interests of the countryside at heart.


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are importnat considera­ tions. It 'may not be prac­ tical to change breeds of| sheep, but on some farms there may be scope for improvement by ram selection. Some breeds are reputed to provide; | better quality carcases


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4 strand, sheep and cattle 2 — suckler cows and calves . •


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spite agriculture’s impres­ sive advance . over the years, cannot offset such a difference.


.......


and indirectly, provides employment for about two million people and the severe contraction over recent, years has reduced expenditure on invest­ ment goods, and encour­ aged destocking thus low­ ering agriculture and 'hor­ ticulture’s demand for inputs.


Agriculture, directly


gross output, labour pro­ ductivity growth over the last 10 years has averaged more than three per cent per annum — more than double th a t for the economy overall.''


Despite a downturn in


two important markers. Agriculture is important to the British economy . . . but' it’ also needs “brass” if it is to play its full part in.the recovery from recession.


. The White Paper makes PRIMROSE GARAGE ,769Gallons .£1899 1100Gallons "£2125


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