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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
NFU AGM - Farming to Help Kick Start Economy UK - The UK's £100 billion food and farming industry can help to kick start the country's economic recovery, writes Chris Harris.
NFU AGM - CAP Greening Will Not Penalise Champions UK - The greening of the Common Agricultural Policy will not "penalise the champions", writes Chris Harris from the National Farmers Union Conference in Birmingham.
Attraction of Renewable Options for Farming Community ANALYSIS - The major drivers for the farming community to adopt a variety of renewable fuels will be the high and rising oil process and the problems of food security, writes TheCropSite Editor...
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
UK DROUGHT - Save Water Now to Limit the Effects Says Spelman UK - Everyone must find a way to save water to help limit the effects of drought, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said yesterday following a major summit. This came on the same day it...
NFU AGM - Protests Greet Conference Delegates UK - As delegates gathered at the National Farmers' Union conference in Birmingham today (Tuesday) they were greeted with protest from animal welfarists protesting over forthcoming badger culls,...
Friday, February 17, 2012
ENERGY NOW - Farmers Interest Visible UK - The third annual Energy Now Expo wrapped up yesterday, after another successful year.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
ENERGY NOW - NFU Offers Energy Advice Service UK - The National Farmers Union is launching an energy helpline service for farmers.
ENERGY NOW - Help for Farmers to Develop AD UK - A new consultancy service for farmers looking to branch out into anaerobic digestion and biogas production was launched at the Energy Now exhibition and conference at the Three Counties...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
63 Per Cent of Essex Farmers feel CAP Reform Unfair UK - Proposed changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the future of British agriculture were the main issues aired by Emeritus Professor Allan Buckwell at the Savills seminar for...
Oilseed Crops Require Careful Spring Canopy Management UK - Following near perfect conditions for oilseed rape crops to establish during the autumn of 2011, many arable farmers will need to deploy a careful canopy management strategy to ensure that...
Monday, February 13, 2012
UK Crop Protection Conference Announced UK - This year’s Crop Protection in Southern Britain conference, organised by AAB and supported by BCPC, will take place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on 27 to 28 Novembe...
UK Diesel Rules Relaxed to Help Fight Freeze UK - HM REVENUE and Customs has relaxed the rules on the use of red diesel to allow farmers to help grit and clear snow from public roads during extreme weather conditions.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
NFU UK Conference Available Live Online UK - The NFU conference takes place later this month, however if you can't make it to the event, the NFU will be streaming live video content on the internet.
Stepping Up Pressure for Practice in Rural Rat Control UK - The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use will be focussing on farmers and gamekeepers during 2012, to help them improve rat control efficacy and eliminate poor practice.
December 2011 Retail Animal Feed Production Down UK - The total production of animal feed during December 2011 was lower than in December 2010 by 3.5 per cent.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Reshuffle - What's the Fallout for UK Farming? UK - A dramatic announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service on Friday led to a ministerial reshuffle that could have important implications for farming.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
January Ends with ‘Optimistic’ Outlooks for Scottish Farmers UK - Half the amount of rain fell in the Scottish Borders last month, in comparison to the same time last year.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Unfounded Drive for New Mycotoxin Rules Leaves UK Farmers at Risk UK - The NFU has called for EU legislators to think very carefully before approving rules which could see around 16 per cent of UK oats removed from the food chain.
NFU Pays Tribute to Former President Sir Richard Butler UK - Sir Richard Butler, President of the National Farmers Union from 1979 to 1986, died at the weekend at the age of 83.
John Deere Graduation Celebration UK - A total of 28 young service technicians recently graduated from the John Deere Ag Tech and Turf Tech advanced apprenticeship programmes, run by national training provider Babcock.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Forecasts Show Many Sectors on the Up UK - New government figures confirming a strong year for the farming industry are welcome, but the continued rise in input costs and the crisis in the eurozone means there's no room for complacency,...
Friday, January 27, 2012
Farm Income Forecasts a Mixed Bag UK - New government figures confirming a strong year for the farming industry are welcome, but the continued rise in input costs and the crisis in the eurozone means that there's no room for...
Govt Looks to Increase Food Exports UK - A Government-backed drive to boost exports of British food and drink to high growth markets like India and China will be an engine for economic growth, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice said...
Thursday, January 26, 2012
NFU Livestock Board Chairman Steps Down UK - Outgoing National Farmers Union (NFU) livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh believes the industry is more optimistic now than when he was elected in 2008.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Consumer Focus for NFU Campaign UK - A major NFU campaign will be launched this year highlighting the value of farming to Britain.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Record Apprentice Numbers for John Deere & Babcock UK - A record 45 apprentices have signed up to begin John Deere's award winning Ag Tech, Turf Tech and Parts Tech apprenticeship programme for 2012.
Get on the Right Track with The UK Pesticide Guide 2012 UK - The latest edition of The UK Pesticide Guide is now in stock and is described as a "must-have" reference book for anyone using, or advising on, pesticide products in the UK market.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Discovery of Plant "Nourishing Gene" Brings Hope UK - University of Warwick scientists have discovered a "nourishing gene" which controls the transfer of nutrients from plant to seed - a significant step which could help increase global food...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Breeding Better Grasses for Food and Fuel UK - Researchers from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC) have discovered a family of genes that could help us breed grasses...
New Transmission & Gator at LAMMA UK - In addition to the new 9R Series tractor, which is making its UK debut at LAMMA 2012, John Deere is showing a 6210R tractor equipped with the newly designed 24-speed DirectDrive transmission,...
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