To view our latest
Mini Ad Spot
Popular of Late
- RPA action results in £3k fine for owner of Halifax shop
- Research suggests farmers lack confidence in badger vaccination
- Simple precautions could reduce risk of E coli O157 in the environment say researchers
- DairyCo appoints two new research managers
- The search begins to find 2012’s most wildlife friendly farmer
Latest News from FMN...
Animal Health News
BVA says 'step up vigilance' after new virus detec.... 25 January 2012, 16.07
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for heightened vigilance following confirmation by AHVLA that Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has been detected on four sheep farms in Norfolk, Suffolk and East Sussex.
At this early stage the virus is....Read More
Forestry News
Between 20% and 50% of the world’s timber is fel.... 25 January 2012, 16.03
Between 20% and 50% of all timber sold worldwide has been illegally sourced according to Projects Abroad – the world's largest volunteering organisation.
"For many years the volume of timber taken from rainforests by far out-strips the rate of planting," said....Read More
Renewables News
DECC should invest in renewables rather than appea.... 25 January 2012, 16.01
The CLA today (25 January) said the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) must end the uncertainty in the renewables industry rather than continuing to appeal against the High Court's ruling that its plans to cut solar FIT payments on projects....Read More
Dairy News
Powys dairy decision “called in” by Welsh gove.... 25 January 2012, 15.57
Philip Lymbery, CEO of Compassion in World Farming said: "Compassion is delighted the Welsh government has decided to call in the Powys mega dairy application.
"The result of the application at Lower Leighton Farm could help set a precedent for dairy farming in....Read More
Farming & The Environment
Simple precautions could reduce risk of E coli O15.... 24 January 2012, 12.21
Researchers investigating the risk of E coli O157 in the countryside as part of the UK research councils' Rural Economy and Land Use Programme, say that simple measures and coordinated action from the relevant authorities could play a major role in keeping....Read More
Next Event
Energy Now Expo 2012
on 15-02-2012
at Three Counties Showground
takes place in
17 days 15 hours 47 minutes
Future Events
- 15.02.2012 - 16.02.2012 Energy Now Expo 2012
- 13.03.2012 - 14.03.2012 Biopower Generation