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Monday, May 21, 2012
Arrest Made After Break-in at GM Wheat Trial SiteUK - A trial of a genetically modified (GM) strain of wheat has been vandalised a week ahead of a planned demonstration in which protesters threatened to destroy the crop.
UK Farmers Enjoy Boom as Economy SuffersUK - If there's one green shoot that continues to grow and has the potential to help kick-start Britain’s economic recovery then it's farming, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU)...
John Deere AutoTrac Controller Widens the NetUK - John Deere’s proven multi-brand satellite guidance system is now available as a more fully integrated solution for other makes of tractor and older John Deere models.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Fixing Single Farm Exchange Rate Removes Euro UncertaintyUK - Farmers electing to take their support payments in Sterling in their recently completed SPS 2012 application forms should now seek advice on the merits of fixing the exchange rate.
Farmers Advised to Get Head-Start on NVZ AppealsUK - Farmers have just 59 days to prepare their appeal against proposed changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) designations announced this week, the NFU has warned.
Maize 'Perfumes' Attract Beneficial BugsUK - Scientists at Rothamsted Research and the University of Sheffield have discovered that maize crops emit chemical signals which attract growth-promoting microbes to live amongst their roots....
Thursday, May 17, 2012
UK Farmers Challenge GM Trial on NewsnightUK - Wheat farmer Peter Lundgren will join other GM sceptics in a public debate on Rothamsteds GM wheat trial hosted by BBC’s Newsnight on Thursday 17th May.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Outlook Conference Examines Future of UK AgricultureANALYSIS – There are some signs of improvement in the UK economy, according to an agricultural economist speaking at the UK Outlook Conference last week, reports senior editor, Jackie Linden....
Renewable Energy Gathers Pace at Cereals UK - Growing farmer interest in renewable energy is reflected by the record number of exhibitors from this sector displaying their wares at Cereals 2012 on 13 and 14 June.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Urgent Need for Strategy on Sustainable FoodUK - The Government must develop a joined-up strategy to change the UK's unhealthy and environmentally damaging food system, as fears mount about global food security, MPs on the Commons Environmental...
AD 'the Missing Link' for BioenergyUK - Achieving sustainable intensification in farming was a hot topic at the 2012 National Farmers Union (NFU) Conference earlier this year and is a significant aspect of Europe’s Common Agricultural...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Funding Granted for Research into 'Beneficial Bugs'UK - A research project, sponsored by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Crop Improvement Research Club (CIRC), will investigate how farmers can make better use...
Friday, May 11, 2012
NFU: Draft Water Bill - Making Sense for FarmersUK - In the Queen’s Speech on 9 May, it was announced that a draft Water Bill will be published to reform the water industry in England and Wales.
Horse Power in Agriculture the Focus at East of England ShowUK - A new attraction for this year’s East of England Show charts the role that horses have played in the farming, agriculture and forestry industries over the years.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Cereals 2012: New Crop Protection Technology on ShowUK - From the latest self-propelled sprayer to a set of nozzles to fit it, there’s something for every spraying need and budget at Cereals 2012.
Mixed Reactions to Go Ahead for Grocery Adjudicator UK - The announcement in the Queens speech yesterday (9 May) that the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill is likely to be introduced shortly has been met with mixed reactions.
Action on GHGs Builds MomentumUK - The agricultural industry in England is making significant progress towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report published yesterday.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
AHDB: Three-Quarters of Farms Affected by Ag Policy 'Greening'UK - The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that up to three-quarters of arable farms would be affected by Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ‘greening’ or crop...
Research: Increased Sclerotinia Risk for Oilseed CropsUK - This is a time when oilseed rape growers are nervous about crop disease. High prices mean many more vulnerable hectares have been planted, so warnings of increased risk from the fungus disease...
Monday, May 07, 2012
Wheat at High Risk of Septoria Across England, WalesUK - HGCA's CropMonitor risk forecasts for Septoria continue to indicate high risk across England & Wales.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Obesity Is Complex, Long–Term ProblemANALYSIS - Obesity is one of today's leading human health issues but it is a complex issue, often over-simplified in the media, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden. Food intake and calorie imbalance...
BCPC Deplores Proposed Attack on Rothamsted’s GM Wheat TrialUK - The anti-GM lobby group “Take the Flour Back” has asserted that the Rothamsted GM wheat trial poses a “contamination” threat to the local environment – and to the UK wheat industry....
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Ambitious New Entrants Essential to Farming, Food SecurityUK - Attracting the best young talent into agriculture was identified as a priority at a food and farming industry forum jointly hosted by Lloyds TSB Agriculture and its farming ambassador Adam...
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Scientists Respond to Anti-GM ProtestersUK - A group of activists is planning to target a plot being used to trial a new strain of wheat. Scientists developing the genetically modified (GM) wheat say the plants could benefit the environment...
Record Farm Output Levels Spur Solid PerformanceUK - New government figures show farming is performing strongly despite the on-going struggles of the wider economy, the National Farmers Union (NFU) said today.
Key EU Fish and Farming TalksSCOTLAND, UK - Ensuring the particular needs of Scotland’s farming and fishing industries are represented in crucial EU reform negotiations is paramount, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for...
Lords Warns of Urgent Need to Plan for Future of Water ResourcesUK - Europe is not doing enough to protect itself from the threats to water resources in large parts of the continent, says the Lords Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment EU Sub-Committee in...
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
NFU Seeks Emergency Approval for Unique Grain Pest ProductUK - The NFU has written to Defra in support of a 120-day emergency approval which would put Actellic Smoke Generators back on the market ready for this harvest.
International Conference Focuses on ‘Greening’ CAPUK - Scotland’s leading food and farming organisation, National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland, has welcomed guests from across the EU’s northern Member States to discuss ways in which the...
CAP Reform Must Work for Tenanted SectorUK - The Tenant Farmers Association has published its formal response to the proposals tabled by the European Commission for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and has stressed the...
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