P168 CJEFAX 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:43/19 ] MEAT & LIVESTOCK 2/11 ] COMMISSION ] AVERAGE FATSTOCK PRICES on December 17 Price per kg Change GB cattle 99.38p - 2.72 GB sheep 149.52p - 0.32 GB pigs 72.31p - 0.60 England and Wbles Numbers Price Change Cattle -67.3% 98.59p - 3.44 Sheep -19.5% 149.79p + 0.10 Pigs +34.8 72.31p - 0.60 Scotland Cattle - 9.4% 102.27p - 0.47 Sheep -39.5% 147.82p - 2.73 Smithfield meat prices: ] see Prestel page 22551P168 CEEFAX 1v8 Sun 19 Dec 14:49/36 ] 3/11 ] HOME-GROWN CEREALS ] AUTHORITY SPOT PRICES December 17 Prices Change on last week FEED WHEAT Eastern 115.10 - 10 E Mids 114.80 + 60 N East 114.9Q - 40 FEED BARLEY E Mids 108.60 - 90 N East 109.40 - 80 Scotland 110.10 N/C UK Monetary Coefficient week "jginning Dec 20 expected to remain unchanged.P168 CEEFA( 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:44/29 5/11 ADAS PEST AND DISEASE REPORT ] W NTER BARLEY Mildew is the major disjasj but the recent cold weathej has slowed down its development. Barley yellow dwarf virus has been confirmed in some fields in the south. Yellowing due to wet soils and jrost is also reported. WJNTJ" WHEAT Crops are generally healthy but in eastern region take-all is causing concern in early sown second and third whjats. More in a moment ...P168 CEEFAX 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:45/08 6/11 ADAS PEST AND DISEASE REPORT POTATO Th mbin problem is oft rot. Farmj s are advised to check th ir store frequ ntly and bj prepared to nov stocks quickly if much soft rot is present. O LSEED RAPE Altern tia Phoma and Down mildew are r ported ut at low lev ls and no treatment i requjr d. BRASSICAS Ring spot is sjv r in some c ops of Brussels sprouts. Mot in a mom nt ...P168 CEEFA( 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:51/50 7/11 ADAS PEST AND DISEASE REPORT ] CHRISTMAS GREETINGS The ADAS Pest and Disjasj Intelligence Unit at Bristol thanks all contri"utors for their support throughout the year. We also send contributors and readers seasonal greetings for Christmas and the wish that 1983 will produce few pest and disjasj problems. More in a moment ...P168 CEEFAX 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:42/15 8/11 THE SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL ] COLLEGES (ESCA) BUSH AND CANE FRUITS Now is the time to plant raspberries, blackcurrants and gooseberries. Blackcurrants: recommended varieties for Scottish conditions are Ben More, Ben Nevis and Ben Lomond. Raspberries: recommended variety for fresh mbrket and pulp production in Scotland is Glen Clova. Two new varieties — Glen Moy and Glen Prosjn — will bj avbilabli soon. Gooseberries: standard variety — Careless; red vbriety for PYO — Whinhams Industry; yellow variety — Leveller; new vbriety available soon — Invjcta. >>>>P168 CEEFAX 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:46/00 9/11 THE SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL ] COLLEGES (ESCA) FOETAL LOSS IN EWES Careful management at supping and subsequent six weeks will reduce loss. Where possible, m!intain ewe body condition during supping. During this period do not dog ewes, excite or force ewes through gates, worm vaccinate or dip ewes.P168 CEJFAX 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:53/1u 10/11 THE SCOTTISH AGR CULTURAL COLLEGES (WSAC) SELLING BARLEY INTO INT RVENT ON Each consignment must 100 t or more. Standard interv ntion rice is p id on grain ave aging 64 kg/hl. Minimum qublity stand rds re: moisture content — 15 jt cent or less; p cific weight — 63 kg/hl or greater; total impurities — 12 p r cent or l ss. Price r ductions apply for c train impurities. Check quality with your grain merchant, or or some tests send kg to DAFT seed testing station, Each Craigs, Edinburgh. Intervention offer forms can bj obtained rom: Intervention Board, Chessj House, din urgh. Tel: 031-443-4929. Contact college adv sj s for urther det ilk.P168 CEEFAX 168 Sun 19 Dec 14:48/1 11/11 THE SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL ] COLLEGES (WSAC) HOUSING SH@EP HIS W NT R You must ensure: 1 Adequate ventilation - inlet and outlet 2 Clean and dry conditions underfoot 3 Allow individual jeed space for every sheep 4 -here lambing indoors - good pens for ewes and lambs More in a moment...