Next CAP should include Young Entrants Scheme, says Next Generation
Forum chairman William Lawrence will outline the forum’s position on CAP and young entrants during the ‘Changing Perceptions for a Career in Farming’ session on Thursday morning. His speech will highlight concerns over the barriers of entry for new entrants into the industry, the need for a Young Entrants Scheme and call for succession planning […]
Alvan Blanch receive Queens Award
Local manufacturers, Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd, have been presented their Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012 by the Lord Lieutenant for Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton. The Award – a celebratory cut-glass bowl – and a short speech were given by the Lord Lieutenant on Tuesday, 19th February. This marked a great occasion to […]
McDonald’s comment in response to horse meat
Ahead of speaking on how farming delivers for consumers on the final day of the National Farmers Union Conference, Warren Anderson, Vice President, Supply Chain, McDonald’s UK said: “Since reports first broke last month that horse meat had been found in a number of food products some of the biggest businesses and their supply chains […]
Supermarket Watchdog success
St Ives MP Andrew George has joined fellow campaigners in welcoming the creation of a supermarket watchdog, saying it will “protect hardworking British businesses from unfair trading practices”. The watchdog was given the go ahead at today’s third reading of the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill in the Commons, passing with support from all sides. Mr […]
Single Payment Scheme 2013 – online applications now open
The free SPS Online service has opened today (26/2) and claimants who use it benefit from an automatic check for common errors, no postage fees and an instant online receipt. RPA Customer Services Director Justin Chamberlain said: “Increasing numbers of SPS claimants are finding that is quicker and easier to make their SPS claims online […]
Royal Backing for Careers Event
A grant of £10,000 has been given by The Prince’s Countryside Fund to help the event expand, both in terms of student numbers and in the range of careers which are showcased. Hazel Baker, Education Adviser for the Society said: “We are absolutely delighted with the news and this will enable us to grow the […]
Study reveals need for new service to match young farmers with farming opportunities
A recent study by leading rural youth organisation the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) reveals the industry’s demands for a service to match young farmers with farming opportunities. The report highlights that there is currently no central marketplace for either young farmers to advertise their skills and their business ambitions or for existing […]
New UK Sales Director for Alltech UK
Alltech, one of the UK’s leading animal health and nutrition companies has appointed Graeme Smith as UK Sales Director. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in animal nutrition”, comments Graeme, “our global research on Programmed Nutrition, Algae and Nutrigenomics has the capability of creating huge advancements in efficiency of production across all species, allowing […]
Meirionnydd farmer diversifies in preparation for CAP reform
A Meirionnydd farmer has gone the extra mile to ensure he is financially prepared to deal with a possible cut in his single farm payment following CAP reform and the loss of income after his Tir Gofal scheme comes to an end. Farmers’ Union of Wales member Geraint Edwards, 41, who farms 600 acres of […]
