Machinery News

Home from home for alpine tractor 03 February 2012, 15.56

Nestling in its own twenty-acre estate of beautiful landscaped gardens and woodland, Cragwood Country House Hotel and restaurant enjoys stunning views overlooking Lake Windermere.    The Lake District is a challenge in many ways. In contrast to the warmth and....Read More

Show & Event News

Seed certification database to be showcased at Wor.... 01 February 2012, 18.57

   Scottish seed producers will soon be able to view seed certification data in real time from 2012, thanks to the latest online roll out of Scotland's certification scheme. At the event, Dr John Kerr of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) will be....Read More

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