P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:14/55 +k 1/10 U REPORTSFOTLOWINAMOMENTP168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:15/47 ] MEAT & LIVESTOCK 2/10 ] COMMISSION ] AVERAGE FATSTOCK PRICES for December 23 Price per kg Change GB cattle 100.25p + 0.11 GB sheep 1v0.71p +12.99 GB pigs 62.50p -11.15 England and Wales Numbers Price Change Cattle -95.4% 100.18p + 0.61 Sheep -79.3% 1v0.63p +11.11 Pigs -100.0% 62.50p -11.15 Scotland Cattle -57.9% 100.32p - 1.62 Sheep -56.0% 160.91p +17.75 Smithfield meat prices: ] see Prestel page 22551P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:16/45 ] 3/10 HOME-GROWN CEREALS AUTHORITY SPOT PRICES ] December 22 ] Prices Change on last week FEED WHEAT Eastern 117.00 ---- North East Q17.50 +160 FEED BARLEY East Midlands 110.00 ---- North East 111.90 +150 UK Monetary Coefficient week "eginning Dec 27 is expected to change to 0.969P168 CEEFA( 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:16/23 ] 4/10 ] POTATOPRICES ] December 22 P CROWN KING EDWARD M PIPER DESIREE WJLJA AND SIMILAR VARIETIES PRODUCERS' PRICE PER TONNE SOUTHERN £54-75 55-85 EASTERN £u0]80 55-95 MID-AND £55-80 57-90 NORTHERN £53-68 57-70 SCOTLAND SOUTH £55-65 SCOTLAND CENTRAL £u0-6u 55-60 SCOTLAND NORTH £48-70 60-63 WHOLESALE PER 25KG LONDON 2.00-3.00 2.20-3.20 MANCHESTER 1.y0-2.40 2.25-2.90 BIRMINGHAM 1.80-2.70 1.85-3.00 EDINBURGH 1.y5]2^00 More in a moment..........P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:12/18 5/10 ADAS PEST AND DISEASE REPORT WJNTJR BARLEY Mildew is the major disease "ut the recent cold weather has slowed down its development. Barley yellow dwarf virus has been confirmed in some jields in the south. Yellowing due to wet soils and jrost is also reported. WINTER WHEAT Crops are generally healthy "ut in eastern region take-all is causing concern in early sown second and third wieats^ More in a moment ...P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:12/13 6/10 ADAS PEST AND DISEASE REPORT POTATO The m!in problem is soft rot. Farmers are advised to check their stores frequently and "j prepared to move stocks quickly if much soft rot is present. OILSEED RAPE Alternaria, Phoma and Downy mildew are reported "ut at low levels and no treatment is required. BRASSICAS Ring spot is severe in some crops of Brussels sprouts. More in a moment ...P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:18/51 7/10 ADAS PEST AND DISEASE REPORT CHRISTMAS GREETINGS The ADAS Pest and Disjasj Intelligence Unit at Bristol thanks all contributors for their support throughout the year. Wj 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 Wed 29 Dec 13:13/01 8/10 THE SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES (ESCA) BUSH AND CANE FRUITS Now is the time to plant rasp"erries, blackcurrants and gooseberries. Blackcurrants: recommended varieties for Scottish conditions are Ben More, Ben Nevis and Ben Lomond. Raspberries: recommended variety jot fresh market and pulp production in Scotland is Glen Clova. Two new varieties — Glen Moy and Glen Prosjn — will bj available soon. Gooseberries: standard v"riety — Careless; red vbriety for PYO — Whinhams Industry; yellow variety — Leveller; new variety available soon — Invjcta. >>>>P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:09/22 9/10 FARM BUILDING Christmas is the time to plan "uilding projects for next year. It is usually more economical to build in winter when when extra discounts are often available on materials. An early start also means completion without panic in time for the harvest. The frame, roof and side cladding of a new building should bj built "y a specialist contractor, leaving the local "uilder or farm labour to finish the work under cover. More in a moment...P168 CEEFAX 168 Wed 29 Dec 13:24/27 10/10 THE SCOTTISH AGRICULTURAL ] COLLEGES (WSAC) DAIRY COW FEEDING Sudden changes in d!iry cow rations m!y advjrsjly affect milk yield and eertility. Introduce new feed or change from second to jirst cut sileage gradublly. Check that you have enough feed to last the winter. If not, now is the time to consjdjr purchasing more feed or reducing stock numbers. For $etailed advice on rations consult your local college agricultural adviser More follows in a moment...